​🌱 ​Housing=Human Right + No Streetlights, No Safety

Good morning, San Diego! It's Wednesday and I'm back in your inbox with what's happening today. Feel free to sip that hot cocoa and read along:

• City Council declares: "Housing is a human right."
• Chula Vista Fire Department paramedic is back on the job after attack.
• 36 streetlights are out in Rolando — the city didn't "Get It Done."
• Traffic alert: Northbound I-805 to Eastbound I-8 connector will close on Wednesday night.

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A shower; breezy in the p.m.🌧️High: 68, Low: 56.

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

San Diego City Council declared housing a human right. “This is important for us as a city to make this commitment to the residents of San Diego amidst our housing and homelessness crisis, and we will do what it takes to meet the moment,” San Diego City Council President Sean Elo-Rivera said. To meet this commitment, the city needs to add 100,000 housing units by 2029, and 45,000 of those units need to be designated for low-income earners. (KPBS)

A Chula Vista Fire Department paramedic was assaulted while trying to give medical aid. “He was violently attacked in a small area while trying to provide care,” commented Chula Vista Firefighters union president Darrell Roberts. Physical assaults on those who arrive at the scene to help are becoming more common. Firefighters, medics and paramedics need to continue training in how to de-escalate situations and protect themselves from attack. Fortunately, the paramedic was able to return to work. (NBC San Diego)

Residents of Rolando are in the dark about why the city didn't "Get It Done." “The streets here in the neighborhood are pitch black. It's not safe for the kids, it's not safe for the parked cars,” said resident Daniel Berge. He's sent pictures of crashes, has sent in Get It Done reports, and sent emails to city officials, but to no avail. Now, after two years of complaints, the city indicated that it will do an assessment on the neighborhood's broken streetlights before the end of this year. (CBS News 8)

Caltrans announced several road closures in San Diego. The northbound Interstate 805 connector to the Eastbound Interstate 8 will be closed midnight - 5 a.m. on Wednesday. The off-ramp will also be closed at that time. According to Caltrans, drivers should continue on northbound I-805 to Murray Ridge Road and head south on the southbound I-805 on-ramp to the eastbound I-8 connector. Travelers can check Quick Map online for real-time traffic information. (FOX 5 San Diego)

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Today in San Diego:

• Qi Gong: Recharging Body & Mind — Riford/La Jolla Branch Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Family and Tiny Tots Storytime — Carmel Valley Branch Library. (10 a.m.)
• Mind/Body Fitness for Older Adults — San Carlos Branch Library. (10 a.m.)
• Grief Support Group — OASIS San Diego. (10:30 a.m.)
• Toddler Storytime — University Community Branch Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY — San Carlos Branch Library. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Día de Los Muertos altars: "Haven't been on one of our Día de los Muertos Altar Tours yet? Don't miss your chance! The last two tours will take place on Nov. 2nd at 3 p.m., starting at the Robinson-Rose Visitor Center. There is limited space, so make sure to sign up early." (Old Town San Diego State Historic Park via Facebook)
• Lighting the Botanic Garden: "Lightscape install has officially begun at the Garden! With less than a month until opening day, the Garden will be transforming for Lightscape now through Nov. 17. Select areas may be closed during your visit, please contact our Visitor Services team with any additional questions." (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• Operation Mike Drop: "Today, the San Diego Police Department announced a major investigation called "Operation Mike Drop." Chief David Nisleit, Mayor Todd Gloria, Deputy District Attorney Robert Hickey, FBI Special Agent in Charge Stacey Moy, @HSISanDiego, and other law enforcement partners, shared the results of the operation targeting violent crimes and answered questions." (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• Pictures of Zoro Gardens: "San Diego through the years. Check this! Before and After of Zoro Gardens. Browse more historic photos here: https://collections.sandiegohistory.org" (San Diego History Center via Facebook)
• Supporting the Garden: "Donate your old car to the Garden this year! Your donation helps keep our Garden beautiful, educates people of all ages about plant wisdom, and supports our conservation and restoration projects, benefitting the San Diego region and beyond." (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— Bettyann Pernice

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