🌱Early Monsoon Season + Urban Native Americans Share Their Traditions

Hey, neighbors! It's me, Bettyann Pernice, your host of the San Diego Patch newsletter. I'm signing off, retiring from my Patch career today. I'll miss you!

Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening these days in town:

• Will San Diego face an early monsoon season?
• Our urban Native Americans share their traditions.
• Here's the good news: contractor steps up, completes couple's swimming pool.

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and comfortable. 😎 High: 70, Low: 58.

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Here are the top stories today in San Diego:

1. Weather surprise may be on the way! Forecasters say monsoonal weather may be on the way beginning next week. This means that more hot and humid temperatures will blanket our area, along with storms, thunderstorms, and potential flash floods. Monsoonal moisture will most likely begin over San Diego's mountains and deserts and may reach the inland valleys as well as our coastal areas. (NBC San Diego)
2. The San Diego American Indian Community Health Center in Bankers Hill is a space for Native Americans of all nations to connect. The center helps Native Americans learn their language, and offers classes in beading, moccasins, and traditional talking circles. The center welcomes everyone to enjoy the 35th annual “gathering of the people” at the Balboa Park pow wow this weekend. (KPBS)
3. After Josh Marshall, president of Superior Pools, took his clients’ money and left unfinished work behind, another contractor came to the couple's rescue. Sergio Martinez, the owner of S Squared, Inc. offered to complete the pool construction at cost. He said it’s his way of standing up for the good reputation of San Diego’s pool-building industry. Superior Pools is no longer licensed, and the California Contractor State License Board is investigating eight complaints against Superior Pools. (NBC San Diego)
4. Tomorrow is Mother’s Day and what better way to celebrate than with a Mother’s Day brunch? Local restaurants will serve morning and afternoon delicacies to honor your mom. Check out our list of local restaurants and make your reservation today. (Times of San Diego)

Today in San Diego:

• Village Quilters — Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center (9:00 AM)
• Annual Pow Wow 2023 — Balboa Park (10:00 AM)
• PAWS to Read! — Logan Heights Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY — Weingart City Heights Library (10:00 AM)
• Dance Pants Bash! — Mission Hills Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• San Diego Community Jazz Band Free Concert 2023 — Rancho Bernardo Branch Library (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• We honor the brave: "Today, we paused to remember and honor the brave men and women of the San Diego Police Department who gave their lives in the line of duty. They were more than police officers. They were mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, friends, and colleagues, who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the city we all love." (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• Happy raccoon: "Wanna see a happy raccoon? We've gotcha covered! Our animal ambassador, Rita, received an exciting present from her caregivers at the Ramona Wildlife Center last week, and we were lucky enough to capture her ecstatic response." (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• City wins awards: "More than a dozen city infrastructure projects received awards from the APWA San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter today. Seven of those projects were named 'Project of the Year.'" (City of San Diego via Facebook)
• Browse historic images: "Photo Collections - Chinese fruit and vegetable vendor, San Diego, 1905. Browse more historic images by visiting this link: https://bit.ly/3Mm5kwg" (San Diego History Center via Facebook)
• Career Fair: "Come for a job, stay for a career! Join us for the Career Fair at East County Training Center on May 18. When you work at The Arc of San Diego, it’s not just a job. You’re joining a community and making a difference!" (The Arc of San Diego via Facebook)
• Come, munch on your favorites: "626 Night Market returns Downtown this weekend! The free mini event features three dozen local street food chefs, merchandise, crafts vendors, and live music. Enjoy the outdoor vibe and casual setting while munching on your favorite eats." (Downtown San Diego Partnership via Facebook)

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That's it for today. Wishing you the best of everything. Goodbye everyone!

— Bettyann Pernice