🌱 Family Justice Center Adds Kids Interview Room + Rents On The Rise

Good morning, San Diego! Sip that coffee/tea, crunch that croissant, and read on to find out what's happening today:

• Sticker shock on rentals in San Diego - Rents on the rise!
• Thanks to Golden Door Spa, Family Justice Center adds a child-appropriate interview room,
• Urban Corps plants trees around San Diego bringing us more green for the environment.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny.🌞 High: 67, Low: 57.

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Here are the top stories in San Diego today:

1. Thanks to Golden Door Spa in San Marcos, children who are victims, or witnesses of domestic violence, sexual assault, or trafficking will be interviewed in a new room at the San Diego City Attorney’s Office’s. The room will be located at Your Safe Place and will include child-sized furniture, toys for kids from diverse cultures, and will also have two-way computer monitors for observation in a safe environment. (The Coast News)
2. According to Zumper, the median price of a one-bedroom apartment in San Diego rose to $2,400 last month, while two-bedroom units now costs $3,180. San Diego is now the seventh most costly for renters in the country. Looking for a less expensive place to live? Consider Tucson, Akron, and Wichita where you can rent a one-bedroom unit for $700. (Times of San Diego)
3. By Arbor Day 2023, Urban Corps planted 2,000 trees throughout San Diego County as part of CAL FIRE Urban Forest Expansion and Improvement, bringing a total of 8,500 trees planted by Urban Corps over the past three years. Founded in 1989 Urban Corps is a certified local conservation corps and charter high school where students receive paid training in environmental and conservation work for the community. (Patch)

Today in San Diego:

• Bicycle Art Auction - ArtReach (10:00 AM)
• MotorCars on MainStreet - Downtown Coronado (10:00 AM)
• Rock Band for Adults (Spring Semester) - Villa Musica (10:30 AM)
• Music - Seaport Village (1:00 PM)
• Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical at San Diego Junior Theatre - Casa del Prado Theatre (2:00 PM)
• Live Music Buy the Bay at Coronado Ferry Landing! - Ferry Landing Pier (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• San Diego Central Library: "Happy #arborday! 🌳 Couldn’t help but share last year’s Otay Mesa Nestor Library’s planting photos with Mayor Todd Gloria, City of San Diego and #OdiTheCoyote with their crew of helping hands! 🙌 Look at how well these trees have taken since then, thanks to the extra TLC Nancy Y gave to keep these tiny trees happy!" (San Diego Central Library via Facebook)
• San Diego Botanic Garden: "Arborists volunteered their time and skills to work on trees throughout the Garden for Arbor Day. A huge thank you to Bishop's Tree Service, Green Valley Landscape & Maintenance, Treehugger Care & Consulting, West Coast Arborists, and Professional Tree Care Association!" (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• San Diego County Bicycle Coalition: "🚴🔍 Attention all bikers! Celebrate Bike Month in Encinitas with our Bike Scavenger Hunt all May long! 🎉 Explore the town on two wheels while solving clues and completing challenges to win prizes. 🏆 Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a casual rider, this event is perfect for anyone who loves to have fun and stay active." (San Diego County Bicycle Coalition via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Sunday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Bettyann Pernice

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