​🌱 New Sheriff's Priorities + Animal Stories + Mystery Eggs At Beach

Good morning, everyone! It's me, Bettyann Pernice, your host of the Daily💻. Sip your coffee/tea, nibble on that blueberry muffin, and read on to find out what's happening in San Diego today:

• She is Kelly Martinez and she has outlined her priorities as the new sheriff.
• San Diego shares some great stories about the animals in our midst.
• What are these mystery eggs found at Imperial Beach?

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny.🌤️ High: 67, Low: 52.

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

1. A new sheriff is in town and her name is Kelly Martinez. What does Martinez bring to the table? In addition to her 37 years in the sheriff's department, Martinez will concentrate her efforts on public safety, particularly in three areas. Keeping drugs from entering the County at the border and convicting those who attempt to bring drugs in will be among her goals. Another of her goals is to prevent deaths within the seven County jails by screening for medical and mental health issues before those convicted enter County facilities. Martinez also wants to hire a diverse workforce so that people will see themselves in the police force. She welcomes anyone looking for a career to consider joining the sheriff’s department as all are needed to keep San Diego safe. (NBC San Diego)
2. Everyone loves an animal story, and San Diego certainly has an abundance of them. Whether it’s a story about a tiny blue penguin who gets his custom orthopedic shoes, to a baby sea lion who is rescued from Pacific Coast Highway, to a story of the world’s oldest dog, these are stories that will make you laugh, cry, or cheer. (San Diego Patch)
3. No, they're not pods from Invasion of the Body Snatchers, but we do not know exactly what they are. Found in Imperial Beach, these may be sea turtle eggs. Our area is not typically a nesting area for the turtles that usually nest along the warmer Baja California Sur coast. So, why are they here? Scientist would like to study the eggs to find the answer. If you find turtle eggs along the beach, please notify a lifeguard and contact NOAA. (CBS News 8)
4. It’s a remarkable sight. It’s an 88-foot Norfolk Pine, and it’s located at Liberty Station. On Friday night hundreds of people gathered for the tree lighting and entered the public market at Liberty Station to get an early start to shop prior to small business Saturday. If you’re in the neighborhood, stop by and enjoy the holiday atmosphere. It's a treat for the spirit. (FOX 5 San Diego)

Happening today:

• Japanese Friendship Garden — Balboa Park. (10 a.m.)
• How the Grinch Stole Christmas — The Old Globe Theater. (10:30 a.m.)
• Del Mar Thoroughbred Racing — Del Mar Race Track. (11 a.m.)
• Yoga @ Balboa Park w/ Live Music — Balboa Park. (11 a.m.)
• Live Music at the Ferry Landing — Coronado Ferry Center. (1 p.m.)
• Spreckels Organ Sunday Concert — Balboa Park. (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• 🎅🏽Santa's helpers: "This year, Santa Claus and his little helpers have been making plans to keep your #HolidayShopping safe. Santa Claus has partnered up with Westfield Mission Valley Mall Security, SDPD Retired Senior Volunteers and SDPD Officers in an effort to enhance your shopping experience." (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• 🛍️Shop local: "Instead of fighting the crowds at the malls, join us and support small, locally owned and operated businesses at Small Business Saturday. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria will kick off events at two locations. Logan Heights is showcasing more than 10 restaurants, cafes and food stands at the “Taste of Imperial Avenue” between 19th and 31st Street on Nov. 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m." (City of San Diego via Facebook)
• 🌿Relaxing meditative classes at the Garden: "December is right around the corner and the Garden has a variety of classes in line to celebrate the end of the year! With classes to make the perfect gift this holiday season, to relaxing meditative classes to help you get away and center yourself, there are many options to choose from." (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• 💝GivingTuesday: "Mark your calendars: GivingTuesday is only a few days away! GivingTuesday is about the power of radical generosity. When it comes to making the world a better place, every act of generosity counts. That's why we're hosting a telethon with 10News – ABC San Diego KGTV on Tuesday, Nov. 29, to rally the community behind our mission of ending hunger through food rescue." (Feeding San Diego via Facebook)
• 🎀December Nights: "Are you ready for December Nights? We're just one week away from the City's largest free holiday festival in beautiful Balboa Park. Want to make your visit stress-free? Purchase pre-paid parking. Learn more at: sandiego.gov/DecemberNights" (City of San Diego via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Sunday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Bettyann Pernice

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