🌱 La Jolla Concours d'Elegance​ + Coastal Bioluminescence​ Is Back!

Good morning, San Diego! Sip that coffee/tea, crunch that French cruller, and read on for today's local news:

• Love old cars? You've got to visit La Jolla Concours d'Elegance.
• Coastal Bioluminescence Is Back!
• The La Jolla Music Society does it again.

But first, today's weather:

Not as warm with some sun.🌞High: 67, Low: 57.

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Here are the top stories today in San Diego:

1. Love classic cars? See 140 automobiles today at the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance at Scripps Park. See the famous Duesenberg, as well as other old and beautiful cars. Admission is $95. Proceeds benefit the La Jolla Historical Society. Come enjoy the cars, the music, Champagne, and the fresh air today! (La Jolla Light)

1. On some evenings, 90 minutes before and after high tide, there is a show of ethereal beauty at the shoreline: algae blooms of plankton bring bioluminescence to our beaches. From Newport Beach to Scripps Pier and Torrey Pines, bioluminescence brings people back outside to view the amazing glow of the ocean. (NBC San Diego)

1. The La Jolla Music Society, known for bringing world class performances to San Diego, will host Summerfest 2023, Journey into “The Great Unknown.” Showcasing twenty-0ne dynamic performances and featuring 75 international musicians, Summerfest, held July 28 - Aug. 26, will celebrate innovative chamber music. For more information, click Conrad. (Times of San Diego)

Today in San Diego:

• San Diego County Orchid Society International Spring Show and Sale - Balboa Park (10:00 AM)
• Rock Band for Adults (Spring Semester) - Villa Musica (10:30 AM)
• Presidio Walking Tour - San Diego History Center (1:00 PM)
• Kingsday family festival celebrates Dutch Heritage - The Inn at Ranch Santa Fe (1:00 PM)
• Spreckels Presents “The Enchanted Tail" - Balboa Park (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A smoother ride: "Cruising into the weekend on repaved roads. Crews removed and replaced several inches of asphalt across parts of Division Street in Valencia Park this week, leaving San Diegans with a smoother ride! Mayor Todd Gloria is pushing for more of this work in the future. His recently proposed "Getting It Done" budget for fiscal year 2024 includes $104 million for full repaving. That's up from the $18 million allocated for full repaving in the current fiscal year 2023 budget!" (City of San Diego via Facebook)
• A wave of animals: "Spring has sprung, bringing with it a wave of animals in need of our help — and yours! The generosity of friends like you will help us provide rescue, shelter, and lifesaving medical care to thousands of vulnerable animals at this busy time of year. Fortunately, if you give today, your donation will be matched by our friends Dr. Charles and Mrs. Carol Baum, and go TWICE as far to make an even bigger impact the pets and wildlife counting on us! Please give here on Facebook or visit sdhumane.org/SpringMatch to donate."
• Stop the misinformation: "San Diego County health misinformation is spreading faster than ever! It has been declared a public health crisis. Let’s take action to stop health misinformation. Learn how to protect yourself by reading the Surgeon General’s Community Toolkit at SurgeonGeneral.gov/HealthMisinformation. (San Diego County Library via Facebook)
• A view from the San Diego Botanic Garden: "Want to stay up to date on everything happening at the Garden? Sign up to our newsletters to get updates on the Garden, first looks at upcoming classes and events, and other highlights and programs. From General Monthly newsletter, Adult Programs, Children's Activities, and our Science and Conservation newsletter, never miss out on all fun and exciting happenings in the Garden. Click the link to sign up! https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp..." (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Sunday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update!

— Bettyann Pernice

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