​🌱Homelessness: Public Health Crisis? +🚂​Service Out Until February

Good morning, everyone! It's Bettyann Pernice, your host of the Daily. Grab your coffee/tea and crumb cake, and let's find out what's happening in San Diego today:

• San Diego County wants to declare homelessness a public health crisis
• Orange County-San Diego train service repair schedule extended through February

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny.🌤️ High: 67, Low: 48.

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

1. Regional leaders and community partners, as well as the chair and vice chair of San Diego County Board of Supervisors, are continuing their efforts to end homelessness. Those involved hope that the board will approve a letter declaring homelessness a public health crisis. The declaration would be a collaborative effort to access county programs and create new incentives for communities that are working to improve housing. (CBS News 8)
2. If you’re planning to ride the train between Orange and San Diego counties before the end of January, you will be disappointed to learn this news: The final completion date for the project is now estimated to be sometime in February 2023. The service outage affects as many as 5,000 residents who commute daily. Freight traffic is also affected. (Voice of OC)
3. The "smart streetlights" were originally purposed to monitor traffic patterns. Installed during Kevin Faulconer’s term as mayor back in 2016, the lights were never used for that purpose. Instead, they were used for surveillance video to solve violent crimes. However, there was no transparency or accountability. Community members felt that the surveillance infringed on personal privacy. Now, efforts are being made to balance public safety and personal privacy. (CBS News 8)
4. Caltrans announced several closures that may affect your travels. Affecting the Northbound I-15 and the SR-78, the closures will take place overnight. If traveling northbound, motorists will need to continue on I-15, exit El Norte Parkway, turn left to the southbound I-15 onramp, and connect to SR-78. Westbound motorists will need to continue on SR-78, exit Nordahl Road, turn left to the eastbound SR-78 onramp, and connect to northbound I-15. Read on for further details. (FOX 5 San Diego)

Today in San Diego:

• Internationally Acclaimed "Lightscape" — San Diego Botanic Garden. (9 a.m.)
• Aging Successfully Lectures — Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center. (10 a.m.)
• Free Play Fridays on the Grass — Allied Gardens/Benjamin Branch Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• Silver Age Yoga — Carmel Valley Branch Library. (1 p.m.)
• Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival — Seaport Village. (2:30 p.m.)
• One Book Event: We Are Water Protectors — Riford/La Jolla Branch Library. (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Tantalizing restaurants: "Have you experienced San Diego's dining dynamos? 🍽 Feast into our vibrant dining scene with these category topping restaurants. Click here to bite into them all: https://bit.ly/3EDfzYX 📍: Mister A's Restaurant 📷 IG: themichelingirl 📍" (Visit San Diego via Facebook)
• Orphaned bear cubs are loving life: "Remember the three orphaned bear cubs who came to our Ramona Wildlife Center in July? You won't believe how big they are getting! Here's a little glance into the busy daily routine of growing cubs, complete with climbing, splashing around and a most adorable sploot at the beary end!" (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• Graffiti got you down? "We're #GettingItDone! Our graffiti abatement crews recently responded to these requests across the City. To report #graffiti, download the Get It Done app today: sandiego.gov/get-it-done" (City of San Diego via Facebook)
• Giving thanks: "Food, fiction, history, harvest, and getting along with family. Get ready to give thanks with our titles: https://sdcl.overdrive.com/col... #SDCL #libraries #givingthanks" (San Diego County Library via Facebook)
• Winter wonderland fashion show: "There's still time to join us for Winter Wonderland Fashion Show & Luncheon on December 2nd! Don't miss out on this magnificent affair featuring a fashion show produced by Leonard Simpson, luncheon, silent auction, and vendor boutique." (The Arc of San Diego via Facebook)
• Nurturing trust and safety: "Trust is essential to any relationship, particularly when working with shy and fearful animals. Our Behavior & Training team works hard to nurture feelings of trust and safety to make a life-changing difference for animals like Shadow." (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Events:

• Real Estate & Economic Update Free Educational Webinar. (Nov. 21)
• Lights at the Lakes Holiday Light Show. (Nov. 25)
• Jazz at the Ballroom Presents "HOLIDAY IN." (Dec. 1)
• Add your event

Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you soon!

— Bettyann Pernice

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