​🌱 New Veteran Homeless Policy + What's That Noise? Sound Of Freedom!

Good morning, everyone! I'm here bright and early with your fresh copy of the San Diego Daily. Sip that coffee/tea, much on your eggs, bacon, and hashbrowns, and read on to find out what's going on in town today:

• County leaders propose a new veteran homeless policy.
• What's all that noise? It's the sound of freedom!
• Poway loses one of its best!

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy with a shower.🌧️ High: 63, Low: 46.

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

1. County Supervisors proposed a plan for a new initiative to help homeless veterans in San Diego. The goal is to provide the resources necessary to get homeless veterans off the street, into shelters, and eventually into housing. If the policy passes, stakeholders, lawmakers, local representatives, as well as those who have experienced homelessness, would join together to help veterans, depending on their needs. (NBC San Diego)
2. Been wondering about those loud booms heard around San Diego this week? Residents in Pacific Beach, Del Mar, Mission Valley, Kearny Mesa, and East Village have been complaining about the noise and shaking of their homes. The ruckus is being caused by pre-planned military training exercises, using live-fire operations with high explosive munitions. Some call it the sound of freedom. (FOX 5 San Diego)
3. Mary Shepardson was truly history maker. She served on Poway’s first city council, was the city’s first female mayor, and was one of Poway’s preservers of history. A founding member of the Poway Historical and Memorial Society, Shepardson was also its current president. As a journalist, she was a monthly contributor to the News Chieftain. Mary’s passing is a huge loss to her friends and to the City of Poway. R.I.P. Mary Shepardson. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
4. Through Feb. 12, the Fleet Science Center welcomes applications for the Better Education for Women in Science and Engineering (BE WISE) program. This free program offers females and female-identifying students interested in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) opportunities to collaborate at STEM companies, universities, and research facilities. To apply, contact BE WISE. (Times of San Diego)

Today in San Diego:

• Market & Live Music — Lane Field Park. (10 a.m.)
• The Black Joy Picnic — Grant Hill Neighborhood Park. (11 a.m.)
• Annual Tu B’Shvat Food Forest Festival — Coastal Roots Farm. (11 a.m.)
• Free Eco-centric Concert: Dryad — Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve. (Noon)
• WBB-First Sunday Concert — Friends of the Encinitas Library Bookstore. (2 p.m.)
• Ziggy Marley — Del Mar Fairgrounds. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Universal Transitional Kindergarten: "Start learning with us beginning at age 4! The Universal Transitional Kindergarten (#UTK) pre-enrollment priority window is now open, providing parents an opportunity to apply for a space in San Diego Unified schools where UTK is offered." (San Diego Unified School District via Facebook)
• Ready to serve 24/7: "The clock may strike midnight, but for the brave men and women of the San Diego Police Department, the call to serve never stops. We’re always ready to respond to any call that comes our way, 24/7. #police #sandiegopd #sandiego #sdpd #on..." (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• Birds of North America: "MOXIE Theatre's im-peck-able new production, Birds of North America, will really soar on Feb. 17 and Feb. 19 thanks to a post-show Q&A with our Project Wildlife team! In addition to enjoying this moving play, you'll be able to ask our experts about local wildlife and our efforts to help them thrive." (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• Agaves in bloom "Close up of some of our Agave blooms, our pollinators are all over them lately and we can see why! You can spot these blue foxtail agaves around our Seeds of Wonder Garden." (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• Black History Month contest for youth: "Last year, students had a blast showing off their creative talents for SDPL's first Black History Month contest for youth and it's back this year for round two! Showcase your talents and creativity by submitting an essay, poem, visual artwork, song, rap or other creative work that represents a Black historical figure or an event in Black American history that has shaped the world." (San Diego Central Library via Facebook)
• City fixes potholes: "When we said "all hands on deck," we meant it! City crews have been working non-stop to address pothole reports that spiked after the recent rains. Last night, crews were out in multiple areas patching potholes, including locations on Clairemont Mesa Boulevard and La Jolla Parkway." (City of San Diego via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

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