​🌱 COVID Surge + July 4 Drone Show + Chula Vista Teen Returns Purse

Good morning, San Diego! It's me, Bettyann Pernice, your host of the Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's going on in town these days.

First, today's weather:

Clouds, then sun. High: 75, Low: 66.

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

1. Right now, there are more than 7,000 cases of a new COVID-19 variant right here in San Diego. “We’re seeing people who have been very careful for two-and-a-half years becoming infected with these strains of virus, which I think reflects their really extreme transmissibility,” said Robert Schooley, chief of the UC San Diego Health Division of Infectious Diseases. These strains may result in more hospitalizations and deaths. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (inewsource)
2. The Imperial Beach Pier will be the venue for a drone show with synchronized music. This will be a new July 4 event for Imperial Beach. Fire danger from traditional fireworks is one of reasons behind the change. Noise, smoke, and debris were also reasons that contributed to the change according to City Manager Andy Hall. The Verge Aero will produce the show for Imperial Beach. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (FOX 5 San Diego)
3. His mother taught him well! A young man, Adrian Rodriquez, found a purse in a supermarket parking lot and was determined to deliver it back to the rightful owner. Folks in Chula Vista pooled their money and rewarded Rodriquez for his honesty and admirable character. They donated more than $1,115 in less than a day. “It feels good. I appreciate it. I really do, everything everybody’s doing,” said Rodriquez. “My mom always told me since I was little to always do the right thing when nobody’s around.” What would Rodriquez do with the gift? He wasn’t sure. but he did mention getting gas for his car. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (NBC San Diego)

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Today in San Diego:

• Qi Gong: Recharging Body & Mind — Riford/La Jolla Branch Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Toddler Time: Crafting in the Park — Pacific Beach/Earl and Birdie Taylor Branch Library. (10 a.m.)
• Technology 101/Tecnologia 101: QR Codes & Hyperlinks — Logan Heights Branch Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• Bilingual Storytime: Spanish (Cuentos Bilingües: Español) — Riford/La Jolla Branch Library.(10:30 a.m.)
• Wild Wonders — University Community Branch Library. (2 p.m.)
• Children Yoga & Stories — San Carlos Branch Library. (2:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• San Diego Zoo: Did you know that squirrel monkeys are among the smallest of primates? Weighing in at about two pounds, these primates eat just about everything from flowers and fruits to insects and small invertebrates. (San Diego Zoo via Instagram)
• San Diego Humane Society: Calling all pet parents! Plan ahead to keep your fur baby safe this Independence Day. Humane Officer Milam shares the simple steps owners can take now to protect their precious pets — like microchipping, ensuring they have a collar and tags, and keeping pets securely indoors. Pets tend to be frightened of fireworks, but we can help create a comfortable and stress-free holiday. See for more safety tips. (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• San Diego Police Department: We are all concerned about internet safety. Check out these infographics from Thorn and our San Diego Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Learn what you need to know about kids sharing images online. (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• The Arc of San Diego: We congratulate Team Possabilities for completing the 2022 Race Across America last night. Our team completed their journey in just 8 days, 5 hours, and 5 minutes! (The Arc of San Diego via Facebook)
• San Diego County Bicycle Coalition: Learn the rules of the road, as well as essential bike riding skills. In this 3-hour class, a trained bike instructor will discuss where to ride, best practices, emergency maneuvers, legal rights, and responsibilities. (San Diego County Bicycle Coalition via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Bettyann Pernice

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