Sheriff LGBTQ Advisory

Hey, San Diego! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. These are the most important things happening today in San Diego.

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Partly sunny. High: 65, Low: 56.

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

1. America’s Finest City hit a new high. It now ranks as the least affordable city in the United States to buy a home. While San Diego does not have the most expensive homes, it is behind in terms of income. While San Francisco‘s average home price is more than $1 million, its average income is just over $112K. In San Diego, the average home price is $764K, while its average income is just over $79K. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (FOX 5 San Diego)
2. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is seeking applicants to serve on its LGBTQ+ Advisory Council. The Council will be comprised of 15 members from all walks of life. "The relationship between law enforcement and the LGBTQ+ community has seen significant progress throughout the years," said Acting Sheriff Martinez. "My intention is to bolster that relationship through meaningful dialogue and relationships with a newly reestablished LGBTQ+ Advisory Council." To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Patch Press Release Desk)
3. “I lost my job because I lost my childcare. So, I didn't have childcare, and I didn't have housing, so I didn't have clothes. My money went to a hotel room," said Shavonte Davis, a participant in the YMCA’s HIRE Program. Help Individuals Retain Employment (HIRE) assisted her to get back on her feet. The HIRE program is sponsored by the San Diego Workforce Partnership. They provide training in areas like apprenticeship, career readiness, and financial literacy, among dozens of other fields, to help Davis, and others between the ages of 16 and 24 years-old, to get internships and jobs. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (CBS News 8)

Today in San Diego:

• SD Automotive Museum's Cars & Coffee community event — Balboa Park. (7:30 a.m.)
• New village arts presents world premiere of desert rock garden — Oceanside Theater Company. (9 a.m.)
• Take a Walk on the Wild Side with Daniel Ryan — Exclusive Collections Gallery. (1 p.m.)
• San Diego Legion Gears up to Play Seattle Seawolves — San Diego State University. (2 p.m.)
• Small Business Community Resource Mixer — Small Business Community Expo. (2 p.m.)
• Harry Mack, Daygo Fatts, Sur Jazz — Music Box. (9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• San Diego Humane Society: "Regular walks make for great quality time with your pup, and are also important for their physical and mental health. And the number one essential for any great walk is a leash! While it's the law to have your dog leashed when not in a designated off-leash area, it also helps keep your dog, yourself and others safe" (Facebook)
• Museum of Making Music: "Two freshly tuned Steinway & Sons Model B grand pianos grace out stage! They’re ready for tomorrow night’s concert “Two Pianos, Four Hands” with Dr. Ching-Ming Chong and Dr. Janet Kao. A few seats remain or you can RSVP for the live stream!" (Facebook)
• San Diego History Center: "Celebrate San Diego: Black History & Heritage Harold’s background includes being a school teacher, a banker, and the deputy director of the U.S. Peace Corps in Lesotho, Africa. He returned to San Diego State University in 1971 to accept the position as assistant to the SDSU President and established the Afro-American Studies program becoming its first director and later became an Associate Dean in the College of Business Administration." (Facebook)
• Feeding San Diego: "Last weekend, we participated in the Love Your Heart Community Fair at the Islamic Center of San Diego - ICSD in El Cajon. Over 500 people attended the event to receive free food and health services from an incredible group of community organizations." (Facebook)
• City of San Diego: "All City of San Diego administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 21, for Presidents Day." (Facebook)
• San Diego Public Library Foundation: "Our Library Shop is hiring! 🎉 Do you LOVE libraries and enjoy working towards a greater cause? Our non-profit, independent bookstore and gift shop located in the downtown San Diego Central Library is seeking a part-time Retail Associate! Interested in joining our Team?" (Facebook)

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