🌱 Proposed Lower Credits For New Rooftop Solar + UCSD Strike?

Hello, all! It's Bettyann Pernice, your host of the San Diego Daily. Crunch that waffle, sip that tea, and find out what's happening in town today.

• A new proposal would drop the credit to 8 cents per kilowatt for new rooftop solar owners.
• 48,000 academics are ready to strike at UCSD.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny.🌤️ High: 67, Low: 48.

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

1. While rooftop solar owners now make 30 cents per kilowatt, a new proposal by the state Public Utilities Commission would lower credits for new rooftop solar owners. Under the new proposal, rooftop solar owners would only make 8 cents per kilowatt. Will this change halt San Diego’s solar industry? According to the Protect Our Communities Foundation, a solar advocacy group, “This won’t kill the solar industry. SDG&E has the highest electric rates. People are still going to be installing solar.” (Patch)
2. Approximately 48,000 academic workers at the University of California may strike. This action would affect four UAW bargaining units representing teaching assistants, postdoctoral scholars, researchers and others, including those at UCSD. Higher pay, longer family leave, passes for public transit are among the demands on the table. UC said it offered proposals that would increase wages, extend paid leave, increase child care benefits and cover all campus fees for eligible workers. However, the two sides remain far apart on the issues. (La Jolla Light)
3. The Greater San Diego Association of Realtors received the coveted "Diamond" accreditation from the National Association of Realtors. During the past year, the San Diego Association met "40 benchmarks for key commercial services and for member engagement." The association is known for its informative property tours; for bringing together developers, brokers and analysts; for building relationships with commercial groups such as the American Institute of Architects; for conducting education courses; and for "Commercial Scoop," a video about a variety of sectors. (Patch)
4. Planning a water-smart garden? If you live in the County of San Diego, there are free online webinars to show you how to conserve water and create a beautiful landscape. The workshops are scheduled through December and are funded in part by the county’s Watershed Protection Program. Workshops are held during the week as well as on Saturdays. Click here to register.
5. While the holidays may be a time of plenty for some, many others here in San Diego are without the necessities of life. To help those who are less fortunate, Feeding San Diego will hold its annual Month of a Million Meals campaign which provides hope and help for children, families, seniors, and others in our community. Anyone who is food insecure or is struggling to make ends meet can get help through Feeding San Diego. Want to help? Make a financial gift during Month of a Million Meals, www.10news.com/mmm (ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV)

Today in San Diego:

• Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults — Riford/La Jolla Branch Library. (11:30 a.m.)
• SD 101: Changing The Narrative and Developing the Next Generation of Her-storians — San Diego History Center. (Noon)
• Toddler Storytime — Riford/La Jolla Branch Library. (Noon)
• How to Cultivate a Positive Mindset — OASIS San Diego. (1 p.m.)
• DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY — San Ysidro Branch Library. (3 p.m.)
• Wild Wonders: Small Wonders Down Under — Carmel Mountain Ranch Library. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Free happenings in SD: "Looking for some free fun this holiday season? We've got you covered in San Diego with 25+ Free Holiday Happenings! 🤩" (Visit San Diego via Facebook)
• Combatting street takeovers: "Our work to combat street takeovers is more than just taking enforcement the night it happens. Our Traffic Division investigators continue to work behind the scenes with our city and district attorneys to impound cars involved. The cars get impounded for 30 days under a court order. The owner will face charges over the street takeover and potentially face a cost recovery from the city for damage to the street that can cost over $10,000." (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• Recommended reads: "Go Behind the Desk at San Diego Public Library and take a look at our latest Recommended Reads published in The San Diego Union-Tribune. This week's recommendation comes from Linda Dami, Library Assistant III at the Central Library. She recommends Garth Nix's "Terciel & Elinor." (San Diego Central Library via Facebook)
• Kindness is everything: "It's World Kindness day, a day for acts of kindness both big and small. From kindness within your community to being kind to oneself, it can be the little things that can truly brighten your day. Here at the Garden, we like to take a moment to take in the nature surrounding us and enjoy time to ourselves, giving us a moment to relax and reconnect." (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• Trans Awareness Week: "Save your seat for Tuesday 🏳️‍⚧️ ➡️ sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/evening-kyle-lukoff #TransAwarenessWeek" (Library Foundation SD via Facebook)

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Events:

• Co-Parenting, Divorce & the Holidays — Vesta San Diego Hub. (Nov. 16)
• The Holidays, Self Care, and Divorce — Vesta Carlsbad, CA Hub. (Nov. 16)
• Sip & Learn at Free Real Estate Educational Seminar. (Nov. 17)
• Lights at the Lakes Holiday Light Show. (Nov. 25)
• Jazz at the Ballroom Presents "HOLIDAY IN." (Dec. 1)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update!

— Bettyann Pernice

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