🌱Mayor's Budget Proposal + Electrical Cost Rising Due To EV Charging?

Good morning, everyone! Sip that coffee/tea, chow down that bacon, eggs, and hashbrowns, and read to learn what's happening in San Diego today:

• Mayor's Budget Proposal targets infrastructure, roads, and homelessness.
• Electrical cost rising due to EV charging? Find out more.
• One new affordable housing project completed, and another is on the way.

But first, today's weather:

Sunshine and some clouds.⛅ High: 67, Low: 53.

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Here are the top stories today in San Diego:

1. Mayor Todd Gloria proposed a Fiscal Year 2024 budget of $5.12 billion to improve infrastructure, street paving, public safety, as well as funds to shelter unhoused persons under a Safe Sleeping program. The plan would also provide $2.3 million in rental assistance for those at risk of losing their housing. $140 million will be designated for street repair/resurfacing. $38.6 million will go to parks, playgrounds, and green spaces. $2.2 million to fund police and civilian position to support administrative functions. (NBC San Diego)
2. Is the rising cost of electricity in San Diego tied to EV charging? According to SDG&E, the Department of Energy, and the Utility Consumer’s Action Network (UCAN), the answer is no. Although 100,000 electric vehicles are being charged in San Diego, it can actually have a downward pressure on costs. According to the Department of Energy, heating water heaters and homes draw more electricity than charging an electric vehicle. UCAN cautions that the costs may increase in future as SDG&E invests in analytics, data, infrastructure, and grid upgrades. (CBS News 8)
3. Nonprofit developer Community HousingWorks has opened Amanecer Apartments in Linda Vista with 10 units for young adults and 10 units for veterans facing homelessness. Both the county and city each provided $7 million towards the project which cost more than $50 million. Community HousingWorks is currently constructing another housing project which will be developed for low-income seniors and is expected to open Nov. 30, 2023. (FOX 5 San Diego)

Today in San Diego:

• Spring Tails Family Day — Helen Woodward Animal Center, Rancho Santa Fe. (9:00 a.m.)
• Bridal Bazaar — Exhibit Hall, Del Mar. (9:30 a.m.)
• Windmill Classic Cars And Music | Monthly — Windmill Food Hall, Carlsbad. (Noon)
• San Diego Opera Presents Ghosts — Balboa Theatre. (1 p.m.)
• Mariachi Festival — California Center for the Arts, Escondido. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Job fair: "🚨 Join us for a public safety dispatch job fair! 🗓️ Friday, April 21, 2023 ⏰ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm 📍 San Diego County Operations Center, 5590 Overland Avenue, San Diego, CA 💰 Competitive pay and benefits 👍 No experience required 💼 Explore career opportunities in public safety dispatching. Make a difference in your community" (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• Slurry seal: "Looking good Otay Mesa! Vista San Simeon and Vista San Rafael recently got the slurry seal treatment, as part of Slurry Project S2124. This ongoing project is resurfacing 36 miles of road in the Uptown, College, Rolando and Otay Mesa neighborhoods. #FridayRoadFix Keeping our streets in good shape."
• Attract hummingbirds: "Our Euphorbia xanti are beginning to bloom in our Desert World Garden! These shrubs are fast growing and produce large clusters of fragrant pink and white blooms that attract hummingbirds. Plant one in your own garden, currently available in our plant and gift shop, find the perfect plant for you and your garden." (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• Admin job: "Office Technician Old Town San Diego SHP is looking for a detail-oriented administrator to support our visitor center, school programs coordination, and scheduling. Interested applicants can learn more at CalCareers.ca.gov or visit bit.ly/oldtownadmin #livetheparkslife #oldtownsandiego #californiastateparks"
• Fruit Friday: "Ready to squeeze the day this #FruitFriday? Did you know lemons are full of Vitamin C which is a powerful immune booster? Vitamin C is also an antioxidant and has been known to help your skin, reduce the risk of complications from a cold or flu, and reduce inflammation in the body. Whether you throw them in a pasta dish or add a few slices to your tea, lemon is sure to add zesty flavor to anything." (Feeding San Diego via Facebook)

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