🌱 Mayor Earmarks $140M For Street Repair + Tenant Protections Pass

Hi everyone! Lovely weather, isn't it? Sip that coffee/tea, enjoy that jelly donut, and read on to find out what's happening in San Diego today:

• The mayor earmarked $140 million for street repair, and it can't come soon enough!
• City of San Diego passed new protections for tenants.
• Hear that humming and buzzing? Gnats and midges are biting!

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny.⛅ High: 73, Low: 55.

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Here are the top stories in San Diego today:

1. As part of his “Getting It Done” budget, Mayor Todd Gloria earmarked $140 million for road repairs and repaving. If approved, the funds will be spent on 150 miles of streets throughout the city, bringing citizens the high-quality roads they expect and deserve. In addition, funds will be used to address the homeless crisis, for parks and recreations centers, to bring back Smart Streetlights, to support investigations, and to hire additional police. (NBC San Diego)
2. After hours of comments from both renters and property owners, the San Diego City Council passed an ordinance to protect renters from unjust evictions. If it passes a second vote on May 16, the ordinance will go to the mayor for signature and will go into effect 30 days later. The plan will protect renters and keep them from homelessness. (NBC San Diego)
3. Walked into a cloud of gnats at the lake area lately? Yuk! An uptick in gnats, midges and other flying pests caused by the wet weather is plaguing areas around the county. Turning off your outside lights a little earlier than usual might help to make your area less attractive to them but, unfortunately, the pests are here to stay until we dry out completely. (CBS8)
4. Entering the world of the future, the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) resolved to be free of fossil fuels, and to electrify all district infrastructure, bus fleets and maintenance vehicles. In addition, all new buildings will be powered by 100% electric energy. The plan is to achieve net-zero energy throughout the district by 2035. (FOX 5 San Diego)

Today in San Diego:

• Qi Gong - University Community Branch Library (9:30 AM)
• Fun & Games for Seniors - Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center (10:00 AM)
• Storytime in the Park - Balboa Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Mandarin Chinese Story Time - Mira Mesa Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• Baby Sign Storytime! - San Ysidro Branch Library (11:30 AM)
• Tai Chi Chuan: Beginning (à la carte) - OASIS San Diego (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Cabrilla National Monument: "#NationalParkWeek wouldn't be complete without Cabrillo National Monument's beautiful views, history, and unique discoveries including trails, tidepools, and exhibits. What is your favorite way to explore the park? 📷 IG: rick.stahl512" (Visit San Diego via Facebook)
• Donate your old vehicle: "Cluttered garage ruining your good vibes? Give peace and love to animals in need by donating your old vehicle and make a lifesaving difference. Call us at 877-540-7387 or visit sdhumane.org/vehicle to get started." (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• SAPlinGS: "Join us every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for SAPLinGS from 10 a.m. to noon for learning, hands-on activities and fun! Each month we focus on a different plant or nature-based theme, with May's theme being Flower Power." (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• Youth needed to create AI mascot: "Calling all City of San Diego high school youth! We need your help in creating a mascot using Artificial Intelligence technology. This no-cost, volunteer-based workshop, which will provide a great opportunity to work with professional graphic designers, will take place from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 6, at the City Heights/Weingart Library, 3795 Fairmount Ave. Lunch will be provided." (City of San Diego via Facebook)
• Check out the archives!: "Community members and students have the opportunity to physically access the Research Archives. Member spots still available! RSVP by visiting https://bit.ly/3A9Cfgt #SanDiegoHistoryCenter #SanDiego" (San Diego History Center via Facebook)
• SDPD K9 Academy: "🎉🐾 Hot dog, we've got some fantastic news! Chico, Goraz, and Xantos have graduated from the SDPD K9 Academy! These three top dogs are now officially certified K9 officers, and we couldn't be more proud of them." (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Bettyann Pernice

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