🌱 People Still Moving Here Despite Prices + Aid For Homeless Seniors

Hello, everyone! Bettyann Pernice here with your fresh copy of the San Diego Daily. Warm yourself with that coffee/tea, and that pumpkin spiced oatmeal, and read on for what's happening here today:

• While people are leaving our area, many are moving here despite high prices.
• City relocates homeless seniors to Landing Bridge Shelter.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine.🌞 High: 66, Low: 46.

Find a Red Cross Blood Drive location near you by zip code here.

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

1. Living in San Diego is expensive! Many have relocated to less expensive regions, but many more are moving here. Despite the high cost of housing and the state income tax, San Diego is still a popular destination for those relocating. Who are these newcomers? Often, they are young professionals from other areas of California. (Times of San Diego)
2. The city created a new shelter for homeless seniors as part of its comprehensive housing strategy. Called the Seniors Landing Bridge Shelter, it will become a prototype for other shelters in the future. This shelter is located at a hotel, leased through June 2023, with two one-year renewal options. The opening of this shelter comes just after the state named San Diego a "Prohousing City." (Patch)
3. Still looking for a great gift for a hard-to-please family member or friend? If so, you might consider giving a practical gift that will help keep them safe on the road. According to Consumer Reports, a great gift is an automobile headlight restoration kit. Another idea is to give a gift card for a local car wash. Car first-aid kits are also useful. These and other car-related gifts may just fit the bill! (NBC San Diego)
4. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow — somewhere else! Here in San Diego the temperatures will range from the mid-70s to the low-80s inland. So don’t stay home — take your friends/family to the beach, along with your Christmas tree, and celebrate the holiday outside in this 15 degrees-above-average weather. Surfboards optional. Enjoy San Diego! (FOX 5 San Diego)

Today in San Diego:

• Preschool Storytime — Tierrasanta Branch Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Fun and Games for Seniors — Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center. (10 a.m.)
• Preschool Storytime — Rancho Bernardo Branch Library. (11 a.m.)
• CHAIR YOGA — Serra Mesa -Kearny Mesa Branch Library. (11:30 a.m.)
• Thursday Night Football — San Diego Elks Lodge #168. (5 p.m.)
• Hanukkah Menorah Lighting 2022 — One Paseo, San Diego. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Christmas with cops: "It's the most wonderful time of the year, and we were thrilled to spread some holiday cheer to the deserving kids in our community at our 'Christmas With Cops' event at #WesternDivision." (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• City of San Diego is getting better: "San Diego is a leader in the fight against climate change. In 2022, we gained ground in making our city healthier, more sustainable and more resilient. #YearInReview (City of San Diego via Facebook)
• San Diego Blood Bank at our campus: "What a wonderful time to give and save lives across your community! Our partners at the San Diego Blood Bank will be at our Escondido Campus Thursday, Dec. 22 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.! Walk ups are welcome or save your spot to save lives." (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• Wanted: executive director "JOB LISTING! SDCBC is seeking an executive director who will lead the organization as it continues to expand. The executive director is the chief executive officer of SDCBC and reports to the board of directors." (San Diego County Bicycle Coalition via Facebook)
• Endangered plants: "San Diego Botanic Garden protects and conserves many rare and endangered plants. Our ongoing work to help conserve rare oaks, cycads, manzanitas, coyote bush, and other threatened plants has increased dramatically over the past few years." (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• Library closure notice: "Please note that all SDCL branch libraries will be closed on Sunday, January 1 and Monday, January 2. Visit us online at sdcl.org" (San Diego County Library via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around.

— Bettyann Pernice

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