​🌱 Ground Zero For Fentanyl + Hospitals Erect Tents For Flu Cases

Good morning, everyone! I'm back with your fresh copy of the San Diego Daily. Grab your cup o' Joe and let's find out what's happenin' today:

• They say that San Diego is Ground Zero For Fentanyl.
• Hospitals, overcome with patients, erect Tents For Flu Cases.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sun.🌞 High: 68, Low: 49.

Here are the top stories in San Diego today:

1. San Diego is said to be ground zero for fentanyl due to its location near the border. Fentanyl overdoses are way up over last year, affecting mostly those 18 - 45 years of age. First responders and recovery specialists remain on high alert. Although border officials have made a record number of seizures, the crisis continues. It is a tragedy for parents and loved ones. (CBS News 8)
2. Several San Diego hospitals have begun setting up tents outside emergency rooms to handle the overflow of influenza cases, as well as COVID-19 cases. Dr. Ghazala Sharieff, Scripps Health’s chief medical officer of acute care operations explained, “The fear is that everything is just sort of bouncing off everything else, and once you’ve been through the flu, you could still get hit by COVID, or whatever other virus you’re going to get.” Avoid getting sick — Schedule your COVID and flu shots today. (KTLA Los Angeles)
3. There are budget troubles ahead for the City of San Diego. Over the next five years, the city will face a deficit of $360 million. Pension costs will rise, and reserves will need to be shored up to needed levels. Inflation may also push up expenses. Meanwhile, the city’s annual revenue will increase to more than $2 billion. However, that will not be enough to avoid the trouble ahead. To find out more, read on. (La Jolla Light)
4. The San Diego County Public Defender’s Office named 25 students the most remarkable teens in San Diego. Selected from 155 nominees, these teens, aged 13 – 19, received the award for acting as leaders, innovators, activists, and trailblazers. The winners are talented, they are driven to succeed, they have overcome adversity, and they have a passion for civic issues. These students represent the very best of San Diego. (countynewscenter.com)

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Today in San Diego:

• Baby Storytime — Logan Heights Branch Library. (11 a.m.)
• Dance Party — Ed Brown Center for Active Adults. (12:30 p.m.)
• Mindful Meditation — Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center. (1 p.m.)
• Beginning Genealogy — Mira Mesa Branch Library. (1:30 p.m.)
• DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY — Weingart City Heights Library. (3 p.m.)
• Crafternoon — Tierrasanta Branch Library. (4:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Gun & drug trafficker arrested: "Our Ghost Gun Apprehension Team (GAT) arrested a man wanted for trafficking firearms and selling large quantities of narcotics throughout San Diego County. On November 9th, the GAT team, with the assistance of SWAT, Special Operations Unit (SOU), Central Division’s Crime Suppression Team, and the DEA Narcotics Task Force, served two search warrants in a month-long investigation." (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• Parks & rec jobs: "Looking for a career that combines work and play? The City's Parks and Recreation Department is hiring for more than 100 positions! Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 16, for an in-person job fair at the Balboa Park Club from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m." (City of San Diego via Facebook)
• Stinky Corpse plant: "Have you checked up on our Corpse plants since they bloomed last year? Around this time a year ago we saw our two corpse plants flower and stink up our conservatory with hundreds of people coming in to see, and smell, it for themselves. A year later, they are back in action but as leaves!" (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• Food Network winners donate: "Congratulations to our friends Troy Johnson and Claire Johnson on winning Guy's Ultimate Game Night on Food Network. And a huge thank you for donating your winnings to Feeding San Diego! We hope you both had a blast hanging with Guy Fieri and Chef Antonia Lofaso." (Feeding San Diego via Facebook)
• Standing against medical misinformation: "San Diego Public Library is proud to take a stand 🤚 against medical misinformation. We look forward to bringing these essential programs ⚕️ to our local communities!" (San Diego Central Library via Facebook)
• Walk for a dog app: "Don’t just take your dog for a walk. Take your walk for a dog! Join the WoofTrax Autumn Challenge and help us earn $1 in lifesaving funds for each dog walk through Nov. 30. Simply download the free WoofTrax - Walk for a Dog app, choose San Diego Humane Society as your charity and join the challenge." (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)

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Events:

• Co-Parenting, Divorce & the Holidays — Vesta San Diego Hub. (Nov. 16)
• The Holidays, Self Care, and Divorce — Vesta Carlsbad, CA Hub. (Nov. 16)
• Sip & Learn at Free Real Estate Educational Seminar. (Nov. 17)
• Lights at the Lakes Holiday Light Show. (Nov. 25)
• Jazz at the Ballroom Presents "HOLIDAY IN." (Dec. 1)
• Add your event

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update!

— Bettyann Pernice

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming San Diego Daily? Contact me at sandiego@patch.com