🌱 Landslide Disrupts Amtrak Service + Lawsuit Over Abandoned Theater

Good morning and happy weekend! Sip that decaf/Chai, munch on that Greek yogurt with muesli crunch and almonds, and read on for news of what's happening today in San Diego:

• Landslide disrupts Amtrak service to San Diego.
• City Attorney sues owner over abandoned theater.
• Join the mental health walk and interactive expo today.

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Here are the top stories in San Diego today:

1. A landslide in San Clemente halted Amtrak rail service from Laguna Niguel through San Diego this week. The landslide occurred near the Casa Romantica Cultural Center in San Clemente, causing dirt and debris to come down onto the hillside. Passengers are advised to call or text 800-USA-RAIL (872-7245) for travel information. (Times of San Diego)
2. City Attorney Mara Elliott filed a lawsuit against Caydon Property Group for abandoning its property and creating a continuing public nuisance. The property has become a venue for crime, to which police have been called 68 times since 2019. Owners would have to pay $2,500 dollars for each day that the building violates city codes. (ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV)
3. The 19th annual San Diego NAMIWalks and Mental Wellness Expo will be held today at 8:15 a.m. at Liberty Station. Starting with a free community walk, from 7 – 11 a.m. attendees can visit the Mental Wellness Expo, which features 70 exhibitor booths that offer community resources to improve mental health. The purpose is to raise awareness and address the stigma surrounding mental illness. (countynewscenter.com)
4. The La Jolla Playhouse takes theater arts outside the confines of the theater walls and into unique spaces, bringing the four-day Without Walls Festival to the Rady Shell venue. The festival is free, and will continue through Sunday, featuring theatre, dance, music, puppetry and more. (NBC San Diego)

Today in San Diego:

• DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY - San Ysidro Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Tech Help - Skyline Hills Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Dance Pants Bash! - Mission Hills Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Introduction to Game Design (Ages 13+) - Mira Mesa Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• ArtWalk Little Italy - Mission Fed (11:00 AM)
• Every Day is Earth Day: One San Diego - Malcolm X Library and Performing Arts Center (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Viz, a special pup: "We recently shared the story of Dixie, a boxer puppy who beat the odds. Now we'd like to introduce you to Viz, her lifesaving blood donor! Despite his heroism, this special pup is still looking for a home after than 400 days in our care. You won't regret giving this courageous pup the loving home he deserves. Call us today at 619-299-7012 to arrange an intro!" (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• Slurry seal: "👷🏼 A new slurry seal project to repair and resurface roads began this week. This project starts in La Jolla and expands to University City, Scripps Miramar Ranch and Tierrasanta in the coming weeks. The ongoing slurry seal program prevents the deterioration of streets, which is key to improving the overall condition of San Diego’s road network and reduces the need for more costly asphalt overlay and reconstruction required for badly deteriorated streets." (City of San Diego via Facebook)
• Vines and buds: "There are still a few vines with buds getting ready to fully bloom throughout the next few weeks! Located inside our Conservatory where they have the perfect conditions to grow, they can be found growing along the glass wall near the left-hand side of our Conservatory." (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• Students get reusable water bottles: "Reusable water bottles are now in the hands of 20,000 more students across San Diego. Made possible through the Rob Machado Foundation, the reusable bottles went to San Diego Unified School District students at 50 schools." (San Diego Unified School District via Facebook)
• Stop health misinformation: "Eagle eyed travelers may have spotted 👀 our signs go up at MTS stops around town. Together with the San Diego Circuit Libraries, we're fighting to #stophealthmisinformationsd! Take a look at our online guide. Take a look at our online guide. It's full of vetted and trustworthy resources and links to send folks the medical information they need. Check it out: mysdpl.org/healthlibguide"
• Knowledge is power — Unite against book bans: "Today is Take Action for Libraries Day! Show your support by letting your local governments, boards and officials know that you support the freedom to read! #NationalLibraryWeek #UniteAgainstBookBans" (San Diego Central Library via Facebook)

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

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