🌱 EV Chargers Coming Soon To 400 Parking Lots​ + Project New Village

Hello again, everyone! Today is Tuesday so let's get started: sip that coffee/tea, crunch that Old Fashioned donut, and read on for what's happening today:

• 400 parking lots will get EV chargers in the future.
• Project New Village combats food deserts.
• A case of NIMBY at Balboa Park?

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cool.🌞 High: 62, Low: 45.

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

1. The City of San Diego will install electric vehicle chargers at 400 city parking lots at libraries, beaches, parks and recreation centers that will comprise a regional charging network. The city expects the network to be in place within two years and it will help achieve its Climate Action Plan by 2035. A private vendor will have a 10-year contract and will pay the city fees while sharing the revenue produced through the EV chargers. When the contract ends, the city can purchase the stations for $60 million. (La Jolla Light)
2. With the goal of making healthy foods available, Project New Village offers food to those living in “food deserts,” areas traditionally shunned by big supermarket chains. It’s a nonprofit, grassroots organization that brings mobile farmers markets to neighborhoods experiencing food insecurity. In addition, community gardens are encouraged as another way to provide produce to the area. (NBC San Diego)
3. A proposal to shelter unhoused persons in Balboa Park doesn't sit well with the nonprofit advocate Love Balboa Park, which objects to the shelter in the park program. According to the group, which complained to the planning board, the proposed use is an inappropriate and illegal non-park use. Though the group believes the project is not without merit, it believes placement in Balboa Park is inappropriate. (Times of San Diego)
4. Looking for a career, instead of just a job? If so, consider working for the Oceanside Police Department! On Saturday, April 8, you can visit the department’s open house at 3855 Mission Avenue at 9 – 11 a.m. Find out about the career opportunities available and be guided through the hiring process. Check it out! (Times of San Diego)

Today in San Diego:

• Free Tax Prep - Rancho Bernardo Senior Services (9:00 AM)
• The Aging Process: 40 Years of Research - CECRB (10:00 AM)
• Music and Motion - MountainView/Beckwourth Branch Library (11:30 AM)
• Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults - Riford/La Jolla Branch Library (11:30 AM)
• Baby Play & Learn - Ocean Beach Branch Library (12:00 PM)
• DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY - Linda Vista Branch Library (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Little Italy Mercato farmers market: "Stroll through the Little Italy Mercato Farmers Market and take in smells of fresh food, colorful arrays of fruits & floral arrangements, local makers, and live music, making the best vibes." 🥰 (Visit San Diego via Facebook)
• Rebel With A Clause: "This week's recommendation comes from the San Carlos Library's Youth Services Librarian, Erin Moore. She recommends Ellen Jovin's 2022 book, 'Rebel with a Clause.' Part grammar reference, part travel writing, Jovin's journey through the United States explores many of the English language's curiosities." (San Diego Central Library via Facebook)
• Against book bans and censorship: "In honor of #LibraryGivingDay (April 4th), Library Foundation SD is standing up against book bans and censorship by advocating for our librarians - the backbone of our library system." 📚 (Library Foundation SD via Facebook)
• Find "the one": "Don't let this cuteness overload overwhelm you! If you have yet to find 'the one' in the shelter, your new best friend could be waiting for you on our rehoming platforms. With more options than ever to find the furry, feathery or scaley face that makes your heart go pitter-pat, you're sure to find your perfect match! Visit sdhumane.org/newhome to learn more about these sweet critters and others who are also looking for new families."

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll see you soon.

— Bettyann Pernice

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