🌱Infrastructure💵 + Diegoaelurus + Kids Free October + Homes Listings

Hi, all. I'm here with your fresh copy of the San Diego Daily. Grab a glass of hot cocoa and read on to find out what's happening locally:

• Infrastructure needs — where will the $ be spent?
• What's a Diegoaelurus?
• Why you should take advantage of Kids Free October.
• Homes/lots for sale here in San Diego.

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Mostly sunny and beautiful: a typical San Diego Day!🌞 High: 74, Low: 58.

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

1. Infrastructure spending will shift to underserved areas. Using a new scoring system, San Diego will provide a higher priority to neighborhoods in the southern part of the city. According to Rania Amen, Engineering and Capital Projects Department Director: "We want to ensure we have increased that scoring weight to really address the underserved communities." (Del Mar Times)
2. Diegoaelurus, a.k.a. San Diego’s cat, was a saber-toothed predator in San Diego’s coastal rainforests about 42 million years ago. Earlier this year, a lower jawbone at the San Diego History Museum was identified as Diegoaelurus. "San Diego has become an incredible resource for saber-tooth evolution," according to Ashley Poust, a researcher at the museum. "San Diego has a lot to tell us. There are teases of both modern cats and saber-teeth true cats." (Del Mar Times)
3. Take kids to a museum during Kids Free October. For Alethea Arguilez, this opportunity was a no-brainer. As executive director of First Five San Diego, Alethea and the San Diego Museum Council joined together to create an enriching experience for children. "Touching things, tasting things, feeling things, hearing things, smelling things — all of those activities are really going to help them thrive and develop," Arguilez explained. Ninety percent of children's brains develops before the age of 5. So, develop your child's brain — take your kids to a museum during Kids Free October. (Spectrum News 1)
4. See the newest homes/lots on the market. Despite the small inventory of properties available in and around San Diego, there are still some bargains to be had. Looking for a cozy place? See the 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence in a 55+ community for just under $150K. Looking for something more substantial? See another home with 3 beds and 4 baths for $1.4 million. Need something in between? How about this home with 2 beds, and 2 baths, listed at $670K. Want something different? Take a look at a property with a small studio in Poway with an asking price of $119K. Take a peek – you may be pleasantly surprised at what you find. (San Diego Patch)

Today in San Diego:

• Conquering Your iPhone (Part I) — San Diego Oasis. (10 a.m.)
• Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults — Riford/La Jolla Branch Library. (11:30 a.m.)
• Career Training/ Certificate Programs: SD College of Continuing Education information table — Malcolm X Library and Performing Arts Center. (3 p.m.)
• Forces In Action workshop — Fleet Science Center. (4 p.m.)
• Prepare with Pedro: Emergency Preparedness for kids — American Red Cross. (4 p.m.)
• Tai Chi/Qigong — Ed Brown Center for Active Adults. (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Protect pets from Halloween frights: "Ghouls and ghosts aren't the only scary things this season! Trick-or-treaters, doorbells ringing on repeat and spooky decor can be frightening (and hazardous) for our pets. Treat your pet to a happy Halloween with these trick-free tips: 🍬Make sure sweets are kept out of reach for pets 🎃 Check that your pet's cute costume fits correctly, and don't leave them unattended while in their spirited attire, 👻 Watch out for decorations that could harm your pet, such as candles, glow sticks, electrical cords and smaller items that are choking hazards 😺 Doors are opening non-stop for parties and costumed revelers, so be sure your pet has up-to-date identification, including an ID tag, license and microchip!" (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• Get your Dia de los Muertos map: "Old Town Day of the Dead Old Town Dia de los Muertos Old Town Map of the Event on October 29th & 30th also Tour of Alters through out Old Town, For more information and to down load the map go to dayofthedeadSD.com." (Old Town San Diego via Facebook)
• An evening of macabre fun: "The San Diego Chapter of the Horror Writers Association (HWA) and San Diego Public Library present an evening of macabre fun and hijinks with a live virtual panel featuring some of the best horror writers in the San Diego area: Brian Asman, Theresa Halvorsen, James Jensen, and Chad Stroup." (San Diego Central Library via Facebook)

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• How to Prepare for & Navigate the Divorce Process — Vesta Carlsbad, CA Hub. (Oct. 26)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— Bettyann Pernice

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