​🌱 Active Tuberculosis Cases + New Women's Shelter At The Library

Good morning, San Diego! I'm here in your inbox with your fresh copy of the San Diego Daily. Sip that coffee/tea, munch on that Pop-Tart, and read on for news about what's happening today in San Diego:

• Been at the Boys and Girls Club in National City? You should be tested for TB.
• An old library was revitalized as a new women's shelter.
• Want a career? The U.S. Postal Service offers careers, not jobs.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. 😎 High: 63, Low: 47.

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

1. HHSA Public Health Services and the Boys and Girls Club officials in National City are working together to notify those who may have been exposed to tuberculosis (TB). The exposure timeline includes May 28-Nov. 8, 2022. For those who were exposed, testing will be provided free of charge. Tuberculosis is a serious disease that affects breathing but can be cured with proper treatment. Call Boys and Girls Club National City at (619) 452-1859, or San Diego County TB Control Program at (619) 692-8621 to get tested. (County News Center)
2. The old Central Library in downtown San Diego sat empty for more than 10 years. Now, it's revitalized as a 36-bed shelter for women. It will be run by the National Alliance for Mental Illness under contract with the city’s Homeless Strategies and Solutions. It was funded by a Capital Emergency Solutions grant from the county, as well as an Encampment Resolution grant awarded by the state. The ultimate goal is to get people off the street, into temporary shelters, and finally back on their own feet and into permanent housing. (NBC San Diego)
3. It's not just a job — It's a career! That's how Human Resources Field Manager Carol Capone explains it. Working for the USPS is different from working for other delivery services. It does not hire seasonal employees. The Post Office is looking for 300 people here in San Diego who want to work with the USPS until retirement. Starting salaries begin at $21 per hour and postal jobs provide comprehensive benefits and pensions. For more information click here. (NBC San Diego)
4. February is FREE for Seniors 65+ at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Seniors can ride the African Tram to view platypuses, roam through Tiger Trail, meander around the Mombasa Lagoon, and visit other places of interest at the park. There are so many great places and animals to see! Refreshments are available for purchase at Kijamii Overlook. Seniors 65+ must show a valid ID at the turnstiles for free entry. Parking is not included. Find out more here. (SanDiego.org)

Today in San Diego:

• Saturday Story Time in the Park (Preschoolers) — Kensington/Normal Heights Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• Korean American Heritage Celebration — San Diego Central Library. (Noon)
• Admit One: SAT Test Prep — Community Room/Rancho Peñasquitos Library. (1 p.m.)
• Don’t Downsize, Rightsize! — OASIS San Diego. (1 p.m.)
• Teens Chess Club — Carmel Valley Library. (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Walk for Animals: "There's just ONE WEEK left to grab early bird registration for the Walk for Animals – North County. With our Walk only a month away, this is the best deal we'll offer — so sign up at sdwalkforanimals.org before Tuesday!" (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• Visual Arts Star: "Did you know? Teachers and school staff can now submit entries to 'Visual Arts Star,' a new feature to highlight our student artists and their creative work. Take a look and hear from our first Visual Arts Star, Mailin Martinez, a senior at Mission Bay High School!" (San Diego Unified School District via Facebook)
• Lost in translation: "📣Upcoming Exhibition Alert 📣 Join us Saturday Feb. 4, 2023 for the Opening of Lost in Translation: A Game of Telephone at the San Diego Central Library Art Gallery. Beginning at 6 p.m., the results of a yearlong game of Telephone." (San Diego Central Library via Facebook)
• Wildlife caught on film: "Wildlife is all around, even when we don’t see it. Located at the San Diego Natural History Museum, Caught on Camera features remarkable images of southern California wildlife “caught” on film with the help of camera traps." (San Diego County Library via Facebook)
• Supporting foster youth: "The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to accept recommendations from Child Welfare Services (CWS) to increase funding to support foster youth for up to three years as they transition out of care." (San Diego County Library via Facebook)

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