​🌱 Multiple Rallies In University City​ + Affordable Housing Waitlist

Hey, San Diego! It's me, Bettyann Pernice, your host of the San Diego Patch newsletter. Sip that coffee/tea, crunch that cereal and blueberries, and follow along to find out what's happening around town today:

• Weekend rallies in University City
• Want to get on a waiting list for affordable housing?
• Want to find a good job? Check out jobs at the City of San Diego.

But first, today's weather:

Times of sun and clouds.⛅ High: 65, Low: 53.

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

1. Several demonstrations for and against took place over the weekend regarding the proposed housing units to be built in University City. More than 30,000 new units are planned for the area. Opposition against the influx of people, the additional traffic, and the lack of infrastructure has brought some out to protest. Others say that building high density units near transit is the best way for us to meet our housing and climate action plan. (ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV)
2. Wondering how to get on the waiting list for affordable housing? Right now, there are a total of 13 lists out there, and you will need to check out which one is right for your situation. There are housing vouchers for members of the military, the elderly, the disabled, those with two or more with at least one dependent, those about to become homeless, etc. Find the right list(s) for you here. (FOX 5 San Diego)
3. How about a good paying job, with competitive benefits, and a chance for career advancement? Sound good? Right now, the San Diego has jobs available for you to consider. Whether you are seeking a job in law, accounting, engineering, city planning, policing, zoning, surveying, or jobs in electrical, dispatch, aquatics, fleet tech, heavy equipment, safety, victim services, customer service, grounds maintenance, utilities, environmental services, library, and more, you might to follow this link to find the listings. (ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV)

Today in San Diego:

• Digital Navigator — Logan Heights Branch Library. (11:30 AM)
• Baby Storytime — Riford/La Jolla Branch Library. (12:00 PM)
• Mindful Meditation — Scripps Miramar Ranch Library. (1:00 PM)
• Rummikub at the RB Library — Rancho Bernardo Branch Library. (1:00 PM)
• Paws to Read - Serra Mesa — Kearny Mesa Branch Library. (3:00 PM)
• Study and Chill — Malcolm X Library and Performing Arts Center. (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Honoring PAWfessionals: "🎬 "Lights, Camera, Adoption!" The Academy Awards aren't the only prizes being handed out this weekend. Tonight, we're honoring a few PAWfessionals for their stand out performances. 🥁 Drumroll 🥁 And the Pawscars go to.... 🎥 Maclin (84..." (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• World of Orchids open now: "The day is here, World of Orchids is now open to the public! This year is filled with exciting new installations and beautiful blooms, running until April 9th be sure to reserve your tickets to visit the Garden and experience our third annual World of Orchids exhibition." (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• Feeding San Diego partners with San Diego Restaurant Week: "Save the date for San Diego Restaurant Week coming up March 26 through April 2! Feeding San Diego is the charity partner for this spring's event, thanks to a generous donation from Chef Works. For every meal ordered during San Diego Restaurant Week, $2 will be donated to Feeding San Diego by Chef Works, up to $10,000, to support people facing hunger in San Diego County. Head to sandiegorestaurantweek.com and make your reservations today!" (Feeding San Diego via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Bettyann Pernice

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