🌱 Pilot Shortage + New Warning For Beachgoers + July 4 Specials

Hello all. It's me, Bettyann Pernice, your host of the Daily. Let's get this Friday started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days...

First, today's weather:

Clouds giving way to sun. High: 75, Low: 65.

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

1. Think the pilot shortage is a new phenomena? "The pilot shortage has been around for at least 10 years. We created a few programs over the time to try to fulfill the need for pilots with all the airlines and during [COVID-19], it obviously got a lot worse. The airlines shut down. Pilots were retiring and nobody was getting hired," said Ronnie Greathouse, chief flight instructor at Coast Flight Training. The school has trained 700 commercial pilots since 2015. Airlines have helped to fund the $85K training program for students. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV)
2. Sewage issues have persisted at some San Diego beaches for decades. Now, notices will be posted at beaches in Coronado, the Silver Strand, and Imperial Beach to alert beachgoers to sewage in the area. Notices will be one of three types. The first will show the bacterial level in the water. The next notice will state that water pollution may cause illness. The third notice will simply warn 'Keep Out!' The new postings will go up on Friday. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (CBS News 8)
3. Money is tight these days, and we could all use a break in prices. Whether you’d like brunch, lunch, dinner, picnic, or barbecue, there is a dining deal for you this July 4. From doughnuts at Krispy Kreme, to dinner at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, you can get a deal no matter your style. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (San Diego Patch)

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Today in San Diego:

• Fourth of July Craft — Riford/La Jolla Branch Library. (10 a.m.)
• Social Media Workshop — San Diego Oasis. (11 a.m.)
• Family Health Centers of San Diego information table — Malcolm X Library and Performing Arts Center. (1:30 p.m.)
• Friday Kid's Movie — University Community Branch Library. (2 p.m.)
• Chess Club — Rancho Peñasquitos Library. (3:30 p.m.)
• Science Club — Weingart City Heights Library. (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Spirit of the Fourth: Celebrate July 4 in Webb Park, Rancho Bernardo, with the Spirit of the Fourth. Events include the RB Community Fair, a Patriotic Pet Contest, the Veterans Memorial Service, entertainment, a July 4 parade, and fireworks at RBHS in the evening. (Spirit of the Fourth)
• San Diego Police Department: There will be extra police at the beaches this weekend. "It’s no secret you’ll see an extra police presence at our beaches this weekend. We want to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July weekend." (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• San Diego Humane Society: This summer you can bring fun into your life with furiends! Adopt a small pet for $5, or adult dogs and cats for $20, through Sunday, July 3! Make a pet happy — welcome a pet into a forever home. (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• San Diego County Library: All our branches will be closed on Monday! (San Diego County Library via Facebook)
• City of San Diego: Take our online survey. Weigh in on the City’s HOME-ARP Allocation Plan for funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). (City of San Diego via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.

— Bettyann Pernice

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