🌱 Fentanyl Public Health Crisis + New Rules For Boaters Pre-July 4

Hello all. I'm here with your Thursday edition of the San Diego Daily, full of all the local news you need to know right now. Keep scrolling for the scoop.

First, today's weather:

Clouds giving way to sun. High: 75, Low: 66.

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

1. There is a fentanyl crisis in the United States and in San Diego. According to the CDC, the number one killer of people 18-45 years of age is fentanyl. In San Diego more than 850 fentanyl-related deaths occurred last year, and this trend is expected to increase by the end of 2022. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors declared illegal fentanyl a public health emergency. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (NBC San Diego)
2. Thinking about a day out on the water? If so, you need to know about the new rules for boaters. Now, boaters 45 years and younger are required to have a “California Boater Card.” In addition, unless inside an enclosed cabin, anyone under 13 years of age must wear a life jacket. Harbor Police will be watching for boaters who are DUI, for reckless boaters, and for speeders. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (FOX 5 San Diego)
3. Stay away! That is the message from the Gaslamp Quarter Association to those causing violence in the area. "The association has expressed their concerns about the fact that we need more police. We need more PD officers in downtown, so we hope that they hear our plea," Michael Trimble, executive director of the Gaslamp Quarter Association, said. "Stay away from Gaslamp [and] stay away from downtown because if you're carrying weapons, you will be caught, and the police are out and they're looking for you." To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV)
4. Looking for something fun to do? Come on out to the Lions Club Carnival, Thursday through Monday, July 4, in National City. On Saturday, the Miss National City Educational Pageant is schedule to begin at 7 p.m. on the stage at Kimball Park. Fireworks will follow at 9 p.m. Come on out and enjoy! To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Patch)

Today in San Diego:

• Qi Gong — University Community Branch Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Hullabaloo — Kensington/Normal Heights Branch Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• San Diego Blood Bank Mobile Drive — Skyline Hills Branch Library. (11 a.m.)
• Thursday Story Time — Oak Park Branch Library. (11:30 a.m.)
• The Science Behind Making Healthy Lifestyle Changes — San Diego Oasis. (1 p.m.)
• Chess Club — Mira Mesa Branch Library. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• San Diego Police Department: The SDPD is saddened by the passing of Chopper the Biker Dog. Chopper was a community therapy dog, who was a loyal companion, and brought happiness and comfort to officers and their families. (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• San Diego Humane Society: Still looking for your perfect match pet? See our Pets Being Rehomed page, which features over 300 animals in our community who are waiting for their forever home. (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• City of San Diego: We send our thanks to the more than 4,000 San Diegans who have contributed their thoughts and ideas about climate action. Those contributions will be shared at the City’s Sustainability and Mobility Department during our presentation of the updated Climate Action Plan (CAP) draft to the Environment Committee. (City of San Diego via Facebook)
• San Diego Central Library: Join our team! We have several open positions at the SDPL! Whether you're old, young, new to the city (or the country!) SDPL welcomes everyone. (San Diego Central Library via Facebook)
• San Diego Rescue Mission: We are so thankful to our long-time partner, Bumble Bee Seafoods, makers of protein-packed canned tuna, salmon, and other seafoods. They have commitment to making a difference in our community. (San Diego Rescue Mission via Facebook)
• Feeding San Diego: Nordstrom has honored us with the Nordstrom Cares grant. This funding will help us provide healthy meals to families, military families, and others in need. (Feeding San Diego via Facebook)

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

— Bettyann Pernice

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