🌱 Laser-Equipped Van Checks Our Streets + Get Rid Of Graffiti Free!

Hello, everyone! Let's get this day started with a cup o' joe/or tea, a strawberry pop-tart, and the latest copy of the San Diego Patch newsletter to find out what's happening here today:

• Why is this van roaming our streets?
• Graffiti got you down? Now you can have it removed free of charge.
• Enjoy Arts, Culture & Creativity Month at the ARTS DISTRICT in Liberty Station.

But first, today's weather:

Breezy with variable clouds. High: 59, Low: 46.

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

1. It’s radar! It’s lidar! No! It's a laser-equipped van roaming our streets in search of the worst potholes in the City of San Diego. The findings will be compared to a survey from 2016 to assess the quality of streets. Minor bumps will get them repaired by smoothing them with slurry seal, while the major repairs holes will be repaired by resurfacing. (La Jolla Light)
2. Got graffiti? The County of San Diego is now offering a program to help residents get rid of graffiti free of charge. The goal of the initiative is to help beautify San Diego. Graffiti abatement can be scheduled through the Tell Us Now app, by calling 858-694-2705, or by emailing CodeCompliance@sdcounty.ca.gov. Residents can also report the issue in person at the County Operations Center in Kearny Mesa. (FOX 5 San Diego)
3. April marks the fifth annual Arts, Culture & Creativity Month at ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. With 100 acres, 145 museums, galleries, artist studios, dance companies, fine dining, creative retail, the ARTS DISTRICT offers innovative experiences to the public. The event sponsored by California for the Arts, celebrates a variety of artistic events throughout the month. View the entire lineup of activities here. (There San Diego)

Today in San Diego:

• Conquering Your iPhone: Part I - OASIS San Diego. (10 a.m.)
• Palomar's Floral Design Forum - Rancho Peñasquitos Library (11:30 AM)
• Stay and Play - MountainView/Beckwourth Branch Library (12:00 PM)
• Baby Storytime - Riford/La Jolla Branch Library (12:00 PM)
• Mindful Meditation - Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center (1:00 PM)
• DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY - North Park Branch Library (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• April is arts, culture & creativity month!: "The City of San Diego supports diverse, dynamic projects that engage communities in arts, culture and creativity and contribute to a more accessible and sustainable creative ecosystem, from cultural festivals and art exhibitions to film screenings and performances. Join us in celebrating the month to raise awareness of the value arts and culture brings to our communities. (City of San Diego via Facebook)
• Poetry celebration: "Join us on April 7th for the 2023 Kowit Awards and San Diego Poetry Celebration ✍️📖! Library Foundation SD is proud to co-sponsor the event alongside San Diego Writers Festival, SD Poetry Annual, and the San Diego Public Library for an ..." (Library Foundation SD via Facebook)
• Your vote is needed to pick the "final fur": "These rookies are ready to paw-ty because our San Diego State Men's Basketball have advanced to the Final Four! While we already know which teams will be hitting the court on Saturday, we still need your votes to pick the "Final Fur" in ..." (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• Satka's 6-week old cubs: "NEW at the zoo - dwarf leopards Dwarf leopards, aka panthera pardus minimus, are the smallest leopard species at 10 lbs. They also do not exist. These photos are actually of Satka's 6-week-old cubs but we almost had you there. #AprilF..." (San Diego Zoo via Instagram)

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