🌱 Pelican Stops Aircraft + Child Care Crisis + Art Program At Parks

Good morning, San Diego! Let's get this Saturday started off right. Here's everything worth knowing in town today.

First, today's weather:

Fog, then sun. High: 69, Low: 59.

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

1. Horizon Airlines flight passengers were delayed at San Diego International Airport on Thursday due to an unexpected situation on the runway. "2179 sir... You're not going to believe this, but we are unable because of a pelican sitting here on the taxiway... He's not moving. You got somebody that can come down and move him out of the way?" A spokesperson stated that the pelican had landed "on the center line of taxiway bravo. It was not injured; however, I was told it was a bit reluctant to leave." After a short while, the aircraft was able to continue on its way to Everett, Washington. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (NBC San Diego)
2. Ever wonder what child care costs are here in San Diego? As parents already know, for one infant in a licensed child care center, the cost is over $19K, and more than $33K for two children. It is a financial burden for many families, and there is also a shortage of spots at local child care centers. How does this impact San Diego parents and businesses? “Many parents are forced to make a difficult decision — stay engaged in the workforce, or care for their children themselves,” said Katie Rast of The San Diego Foundation. “The availability of quality, affordable child care is critical to maintaining and growing San Diego’s workforce.” To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Times of San Diego)
3. It is called ‘Park Social,’ and it is a public art initiative to bring local artists and visitors together. In May, the program will launch in 28 different San Diego parks. City of San Diego officials hope that visitors and residents will visit the parks while experiencing ‘engaging and thought-provoking ways to experience public art.’ The purpose of the initiative is to help support local artists. The city’s Public Art Fund will fund Park Social, along with an endowment from an anonymous family bequest. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Patch)

Today in San Diego:

• World-Renowned 'Belgian Waffle Ride' (BWR) — Belgian waffles, craft beer, and entertainment at this bike ride. (5 a.m.)
• SD Fixit Clinic in Encinitas — San Diego Reuse & Repair Network, SDRRN. (10 a.m.)
• Dia de los Ninos at Memorial Park — San Diego Public Library Outreach. (10 a.m.)
• Advocate for Foster Youth! — CASA Volunteer Information Session. (10 a.m.)
• Hullabaloo — Kensington/Normal Heights Branch Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• 38th Annual Mission Fed ArtWalk — Artwalk San Diego. (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• City of San Diego: "As part of ongoing efforts to maintain and invest in City of San Diego infrastructure, repair work will begin within the next two weeks on Hodges Dam, located at the Hodges Reservoir north of Rancho Bernardo." (Facebook)
• San Diego Central Library: "... and they're OUT! From bags to boxes to mailing envelopes —these tiny seeds are going across San Diego Public Library. Library staff have been hard at work getting these out and restocking supplies for our free seed distribution." (Facebook)
• Downtown San Diego Partnership: "Our annual Golf Invitational ⛳, brought to you by Clearway Community Energy, returns June 10! This signature event is San Diego’s premier business golf tournament and the ultimate client relations event." (Facebook)
• Feeding San Diego: "Community voting is now live! After receiving hundreds of entries, our panel of judges has narrowed it down to ten incredible submissions from K-12 students who entered the Hunger Action Hero Art Contest in collaboration with the Comic-Con Museum." (Facebook)
• Miracle Babies: "IG LIVE ANNOUNCEMENT! 📢 On Tuesday, May 3 at 12 p.m. PST, we will host our 7th episode of our 'Love & DNA: Coffee Chats with Dr. D' series on Instagram Live! ☕ This episode's special guest will be mother, licensed clinical social worker, and My Brain & My Baby Clinical Director Sheila Kubota. Sheila will discuss Miracle Babies' newest program and the importance of maternal mental health." (Facebook)
• San Diego History Center: "Did you know we have history related virtual discussions on our YOUTUBE channel? Check out this video on Recovering and Restor(y)ing Kumeyaay Women's Role, Agency, and Power from the Oral Tradition." (San Diego History Center)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Bettyann Pernice

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