🌱Construction = Delays At Airport + Food Waste Recycling Coming Soon!

Good morning, neighbors! It's Wednesday in San Diego, and I'm back in your inbox with the latest issue of The Daily. Dip that biscotti into your morning coffee/tea, munch away, and join me for a look at what's happening here in our community today:

• Flying out for the holidays? — Get to the airport early!
• Green bins will begin rolling out and into your neighborhood!
• Help refill San Diego blood supplies!

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine.🌞 High: 68, Low: 46.

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

1. Beware! Construction at the airport is likely to cause delays and stress this holiday season. Work on Terminal 1 has been going on for over a year, and parking is limited. The Transportation Security Administration expects that the number of people traveling, picking up, and dropping off will also cause delays. So, arrive early! Phase one of Terminal One will open in 2025, while the second phase will be completed in 2027. (FOX 5 San Diego)
2. The City of San Diego will begin distribution of green compost bins in January. Food scraps and paper products that have touched food, as well grass and garden clippings, will need to be placed into the new green bins to be picked up and turned into compost. This is our opportunity to help save the planet by reducing methane gas levels in our air. Information is being rolled out now, with bins due to arrive at homes beginning in January. (NBC San Diego)
3. San Diego Unified School District filed a security breach letter with the attorney general’s office, stating that a security breach occurred Oct. 25, 2022. Personnel records, including current and former employee names, Social Security numbers, health plan information, and direct deposit information were all breached. Employees were finally notified five weeks later. The district reported that it has since "implemented additional security measures to enhance our existing cybersecurity protocol." (NBC San Diego)
4. Blood supplies are currently at extremely low levels. Supplies of Type O blood will last only a day or two. An urgent request for blood donors was issued here in San Diego. In addition, those with Type O-negative blood are urged to donate, as that blood type is universally compatible and can save lives in an emergency when a person’s blood type is unknown. However, all blood types are welcome! Open your heart and become a blood donor! (Patch)

Santa Sightings

Santa at the North Pole

Today in San Diego:

• Qi Gong: Recharging Body and Mind — Riford/La Jolla Branch Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Storytime — Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center. (10 a.m.)
• Bilingual Storytime: Farsi (قصه گویی به دو زبان: فارسی) — Riford/La Jolla Branch Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• Kearny Mesa Planning Group — Serra Mesa -Kearny Mesa Branch Library. (11:30 a.m.)
• Creative Writing Group — Rancho Bernardo Branch Library. (1 p.m.)
• After School Crafting — Pacific Beach/Earl and Birdie Taylor Branch Library. (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Safe holiday season: "Wishing a safe and happy holiday season to all our friends and neighbors in San Diego! As you gather with loved ones and celebrate the season, please remember to keep an eye on your belongings and be mindful of your surroundings. From all of us at the San Diego Police Department, have a joyous holiday!" #SeasonsGreetings #HappyHolidays #Hanukkah #MerryChristmas (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• Vulnerable animals: "This holiday season, you can make twice the difference for vulnerable animals like sweet Freddie Mercury. When he was an embryo, Freddie's heart didn't develop normally, and he needed lifesaving surgery to give him a second chance. This kind of advanced medical care is only possible with donations from friends like you." (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• Good news — Lightscape is extended: "Following a successful debut and sold-out shows, we’re pleased to announce that Lightscape at San Diego Botanic Garden has been extended with additional dates to January 8th! A truly unique winter experience, the Garden comes to life with 11 awe-inspiring artistic installations, festive music, and more than one million twinkling lights." (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• Winter reading challenge: "The 2023 'All The Feels' Winter Reading Challenge will be starting in just a couple weeks! The program runs January 1 - 31 and readers of ALL ages are welcome. All you have to do is sign up and read a combination of 5 books, hours, or activities to claim your finisher prize. Sign up today at:
  https://www.sandiego.gov/publi.../kidsandteens/winterreading" (San Diego Central Library via Facebook)
• We have magazines: "If you are lucky to have free time on your hands this winter, try a magazine for reading material. We have many titles in many interest categories. Available at your branch or on our e-library. sdcl.org/elibrary" (San Diego County Library via Facebook)
• Role play: "Have you ever wanted to try role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, but didn’t know where to start? Join our new role-playing game program for adults in a judgment free zone that's perfect for new and experienced players! On Mondays from 6 p.m. to closing beginning on Jan. 9. Sign up online at our event calendar– space is limited!" https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/.../fortune-glory... (San Diego Central Library via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update.

— Bettyann Pernice

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