🌱 Gas May Hit $5 + Respect Indigenous Women + Air Canada Travel

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Here's what's going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 64, Low: 42.

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Here are the top stories in San Diego today:

1. California gas prices may hit $5 per gallon due to the international crisis between Russia and Ukraine. The U.S. and several other countries have imposed sanctions against Russia. As a result of the sanctions, Russia may withhold oil from the rest of the world. This will lower the availability of gas, and that will drive prices higher. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Patch)
2. "Words matter, particularly in our work to make our nation's public lands and waters accessible and welcoming to people of all backgrounds," Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said in a statement. That is why the names of some sites need to be changed to cut sexism and racism. Names such as: Squaw Canyon, Squaw Peak, and Squaw Tit must be replaced with names respectful of sex, ethnicity, and racial background. Those names are particularly disrespectful of Indigenous women. The U.S. Department of the Interior plans to consult virtually with tribal partners. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (fox5sandiego.com)
3. Air Canada will resume Toronto trips from San Diego. It will also add trips to Montreal. "The new service on Air Canada to Montreal provides our region with a much-needed nonstop connection to this metropolitan Canadian city and beyond,” said Kimberly Becker, San Diego County Regional Airport Authority president and CEO. “Until today, Montreal was our largest and most requested unserved market in Canada, so we are thrilled with today’s announcement. Our thanks to Air Canada for expanding both business and tourism between our two regions.” To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (fox5sandiego.com)

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Today in San Diego:

• Riverbed Encampment Census — Mission Valley Preserve. (6 a.m.)
• Mandarin Chinese Story Time — Mira Mesa Branch Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• Preschool Storytime & Craft with Ms. Dana: Celebrating Black History Month — Point Loma Branch Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• Gender Identity and Nonbinary Identities, Free Training — LGBT Community Center. (11 a.m.)
• Aging in Place: Support for You and Your Loved One — ElderHelp of San Diego. (1 p.m.)
• Telecare — Mission Hills Branch Library. (1 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• San Diego Zoo: "Feisty fennecs. Don't let their charming appearance fool you. These pint-sized predators are excellent hunters and feast on a variety of prey including insects, rodents, snails and lizards. Fennec foxes are also opportunistic omnivores and enjoy plants, fruits, roots, and eggs." (Instagram)
• San Diego Police Department: "We’re on the beat with Western Division. A man was casing cars in an alley. The man’s actions caused some concern from the neighbors who called us and gave us the license plate of the car he arrived in. To everyone’s surprise, it was stolen." (Facebook)
• San Diego Humane Society: "On this WorldSpayDay, we're reminding our community about the importance of spaying and neutering our pets! Not only is this the best way to prevent unplanned litters from one day entering shelters but spaying and neutering also offers protection against reproductive cancers and other illnesses." (Facebook)
• San Diego History Center: "Celebrate San Diego: Black History & Heritage 1968: San Diego reacts to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. The day after Dr. King’s assassination, students from University of California, San Diego, called outside the City Council chambers. A memorial was held for Dr. King at the Balboa Bowl three days after his assassination. Over 5,000 people attended the service, which was organized by the South East San Diego Ministerial Alliance. Religious leaders from Catholic, African American Methodist Episcopal, Jewish and other faith communities were present to honor Dr. King." (Facebook)
• San Diego Botanic Garden: "Calling all SAPlinGS! Drop by anytime Wednesday-Friday from 10 a.m.-noon for science, art, and play at The San Diego Botanic Garden. Wednesdays are spent in the Incredible Edible Garden!" (Facebook)
• Miracle Babies: "Maternal Mental Health is important and seeking help is often not the easiest task. As mothers, we are used to taking care of others, but let us not forget to take care of ourselves." (Facebook)

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