🌱 Dozens Arrested In Drug Bust + Secondary Impacts Of Mass Shootings

Good morning, San Diego! I'm back in your inbox this winter morning with your fresh copy of the San Diego Daily, fresh off the presses. It's hot cocoa time, so sip that hot drink, munch on your bagel, and read on for news of what's happening in our town today.

• After months of investigation, dozens are arrested in drug bust
• On mental health: secondary impacts of mass shootings
• For the first time in the college's 108-year history, San Diego City College will offer bachelor's degrees.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and windy.🌞 High: 65, Low: 43.

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

1. After a 10-month investigation, authorities arrested 70 people allegedly involved in a drug- trafficking ring operating out of Clairemont. Oxycontin, fentanyl and heroin, as well as firearms and 24 stolen cars were recovered in the raid. Officials report that the suspects have white supremacist ties and that more suspects will be taken into custody. To date, 47 defendants were charged with felony crimes. (FOX 5 San Diego)
2. The recent California mass shootings traumatized many in our community. One attack happened during a Lunar New Year celebration. The tragedies resulted in feelings of fear, sadness and trauma among Asians and Pacific Islanders. But people need not suffer alone. Mental health therapists urge those in need to call the new National Suicide and Crisis lifeline number: 988 for help. (NBC San Diego)
3. Want a bachelor’s degree in cyber defense or health information management or public safety management? San Diego City College plans to offer four-year degrees in these areas. Applications will be accepted next fall through winter. The program is expected to help diversify the workforce by allowing more women, veterans and people of color to qualify for good jobs. (San Diego Metropolitan)
4. Want to bring a bundle of happiness into your home? Right now, pets are looking to find their forever homes right here at San Diego area shelters. Check out your local shelter and adopt a pet suitable to your situation and family. Adoptable dogs, cats and other animals, of both genders and all ages are waiting for you! (San Diego Patch)

Today in San Diego:

• Preschool Storytime — Tierrasanta Branch Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Qi Gong — University Community Branch Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Fun & Games for Seniors — Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center. (10 a.m.)
• Mandarin Chinese Story Time — Mira Mesa Branch Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• Navigating Retirement: Finding a New Purpose — OASIS San Diego. (1 p.m.)
• David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab — Logan Heights Branch Library. (2:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Lost2Found: "We’re excited to announce a new tool designed to help people get lost pets back home faster! Our Lost2Found texting program provides step-by-step instructions, useful tips and important information to guide owners in their search." (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• Golfers' paradise: "Torrey Pines is prepped for tomorrow's Farmers Insurance Open kick-off at the nation's foremost municipal golf course. The event begins tomorrow and runs through Saturday. Good luck golfers!🏌🏽 ⛳" (City of San Diego via Facebook)
• Botanical odyssey: "Join Michelle Balk, Research Associate from the Science and Conservation team, on a botanical odyssey throughout California as she shows us her best photos of her favorite plants taken over the last approximately two decades." (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• Homeless strategies: "Last week the City of San Diego’s Community Coordinated Access to Resource and Engagement (CARE) event took place in Old Town. Partnering with SDCountyHHSA and other local agencies and nonprofits, the Homelessness Strategies and Solutions." (City of San Diego via Facebook)
• Korean American folk dancers: "Drum roll, please! 🥁 The ladies of the San Diego Korean American Folk Dance association are coming BACK to Central to celebrate #KoreanAmerican heritage and #lunarnewyear once more and the San Diego Korean Pungmul Institute / 샌디에고 한국풍물학 is coming too!" (San Diego Central Library via Facebook)

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That's it for today! See you tomorrow for another update.

— Bettyann Pernice

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