🌱 Monkeypox In SD + Pollution At Beaches + SD Juneteenth Closures

Good morning, friends! It's me, Bettyann Pernice, your host of the Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

Low clouds and fog breaking. High: 70, Low: 64.

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

1. Monkeypox has been identified in San Diego County. What does it mean to you? Is it as dangerous as COVID-19? Is it highly contagious? "We have seen an increasing number of cases of the monkeypox virus across the world and in the U.S. in recent weeks, so our public health department was prepared for possible local cases," said Dr. Wilma Wooten, county public health officer. "Overall, the risk of monkeypox to the general population remains very low." To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (City News Service)
2. Several San Diego County beaches have been closed since May 5, due to pollution from the Tijuana River. “Normally it’s a problem after a rainfall, more in the fall and the winter,” explained Jan Baker, owner of Blue Wave Surf. “It’s never been a problem like this during the summer.” “We’ve never seen closures like this in May and June ever,” added Imperial Beach Mayor Serge Dedina. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (NBC San Diego)
3. Juneteenth, June 19, is a day to honor the end of slavery in the United States. In observance of the holiday, all public San Diego County offices will be closed on Monday, June 20. Libraries, family resource centers, and animal shelters will also close. Find out about more public facilities that will close on Monday. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Patch)

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Today in San Diego:

• Collecting San Diego: Black History & Heritage — San Diego History Center. (All Day)
• Off the Beaten Path: Amsterdam (Online) — San Diego Oasis. (10 a.m.)
• All about Pets — San Diego Humane Society. (10 a.m.)
• Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytime with Mr. Luan — Linda Vista Branch Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• Science Club — Weingart City Heights Library. (4 p.m.)
• Hops on the Harbor With Port Brewing Co. — Flagship Cruises. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• San Diego Humane Society: We care for more than 40,000 animals each year. Join us for our annual Day of Giving campaign. Donate and help us reach our goal and a $15,000 match from Purina. (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• San Diego County Bicycle Coalition: Bike riding helps the environment, traffic, and health. Ride your bike — leave your car at home. (San Diego County Bicycle Coalition via Facebook)
• San Diego Botanic Garden: Come to our final plant sale! Find orchids and specialty pots for your plants. (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• City of San Diego: Need help paying for your water bills? The California Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program offers one-time financial aid to pay overdue bills. Find out more. (City of San Diego via Facebook)
• Museum of Making Music: Join us on Friday, June 17, 7 p.m. for a concert with singer/songwriter Mariela Contreras. (Museum of Making Music via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Bettyann Pernice

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