🌱City Seeks Your Input​ + Alert: Road Closures + Frozen Fruit Recall

Hello everyone! It's Wednesday in San Diego, and I'm back in your inbox with the latest copy of the San Diego Patch newsletter. Sip that coffee/tea, enjoy that Greek yogurt with banana slices, nuts and muesli, and read on to find out what's happening in our town today:

• Now is the time to give the City of San Diego a piece of your mind!
• As rains continue, more roads close down around town.
• Alert: frozen fruit recall!

But first, today's weather:

🍃Breezy with a bit of rain.☔High: 62, Low: 50.

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Here are four of the top stories in San Diego today:

1. Give officials a piece of your mind! The City of San Diego wants your opinion on the 56-year-old Ocean Beach Pier. The options are repair, rehabilitate or replace. According to a 2018 study completed by an outside consultant, a replacement would be the best option — considering the ongoing costs of repairs, the need to modernize the facility and the anticipated future sea level rise. (NBC San Diego)
2. Rain, floods, potholes, sinkholes and closed roads cause a traffic nightmare in San Diego. Even more roads are being closed as the latest storm brings high winds and torrential rains to our area. Stay at home if you can and avoid the inclement weather. If you must drive, check out this list of road closures around town: SanDiegoCounty.gov.
3. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall of products due to a hepatitis A outbreak. The products originated from California Splendor, Simply Nature and the Scenic Fruit Company. Frozen strawberry and tropical fruit products sold at Costco, Aldi and Trader Joe’s should not be ingested and should be returned to stores for a full refund. (East County Magazine)
4. On Monday, the San Diego Humane Society’s Project Wildlife team helped rescue an osprey who was wrapped in fishing line and caught on her nest above a light pole in Ocean Beach. The osprey tried desperately to free herself and bring food to her three babies. Luckily, her partner stayed close by and brought food to the nestlings and their mom. Using a bucket truck provided by SDG&E, rescuers cut the bird free. With only minor injuries, she was released and returned to her nestlings. (NBC San Diego)

Today in San Diego:

• Men's Forum - OASIS San Diego (10:00 AM)
• Mind/Body Fitness for Older Adults - San Carlos Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Ramadan Storytime - College Rolando Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Digital Literacy Training Designed for Seniors: Using Your Smart Phone! — Tierrasanta Branch Library. (10:30 AM)
• Toddler Storytime - University Community Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• STEM Storytime with Ms. Joslyn - Malcolm X Library and Performing Arts Center (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Plant your garden: "Spring has sprung! Now's a great time to plan your gardens, whether large spaces or containers. Fresh, homegrown fruits and vegetables save you money at the grocery store and provide healthy meals." (City of San Diego via Facebook)
• Bridge to Home program: "Through the Bridge to Home program, the City Council has approved a loan agreement for Cuatro at City Heights, a 115-unit affordable housing project with 30 units for veterans who are at risk of experiencing homelessness. Learn more about Bridge to Home at https://bit.ly/403vrw7"
• Historic photos: "Celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth Photo Collections - Women's Soccer - Robb Field (ca. 1975) Get this historical photo by visiting this link https://cutt.ly/s8mknNn" (San Diego History Center via Facebook)
• World of Orchids: "Stay warm and dry this week while enjoying World of Orchids! With new blooms brought in every week, there are hundreds of orchids and species on display. Get inspired and add to your own collection over the weekend with our plant vendors offering unique and rare species to take home." (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update.

— Bettyann Pernice

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