​🌱 Protests Erupt In SD + Fentanyl Seizure + Road Closure + SD Events

San Diego Events Calendar: July 2022 | Things to Do in San Diego (San Diego Magazine)Hi all! I'm back in your inbox this morning with all the most important things happening in San Diego today. Here's the lowdown.

First, today's weather:

Clouds, then sun. High: 75, Low: 66.

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

1. The response was immediate. Most San Diegans elected officials condemned the decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. Protestors took to the streets, marching from San Diego’s Hall of Justice to the Waterfront Park. Supporters rejoiced. They promised to push further and ban abortion and other forms of birth control in all states. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (KPBS)
2. More than $650K in Fentanyl was seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers. Forty-three packages of the drug were found in a driver's gas tank. Special screening machines showed anomalies in the gas tank, and K-9 narcotics detectors located the stash. The driver was taken to the in El Centro Detention Facility. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (San Diego Patch)
3. A heads-up to drivers! On Sunday, 9 pm through Monday 5 a.m., the connector between southbound I-5 and north- and southbound SR-163 will close so that necessary electrical work can be completed. Also, the on-ramp from First Avenue, and the Tenth Avenue off-ramp from southbound I-5 will close. Grape Street and Fifth Avenue on-ramps will be open. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (FOX 5 San Diego)
4. Looking for something fun to do this July? San Diego is packed with events! From Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing, to the Big Bay Boom, to SD LGBT Pride, to the Best Coast Beer Fest, to several remarkable plays around town, to The Blank Table culinary adventure, there is so much to do in San Diego in July. What, not enough? Don’t forget the opening of the Del Mar Racetrack, and SummerFest at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center. In July, San Diego is the place to be! To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (San Diego Magazine)

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Today in San Diego:

• Subaru’s Great Big Family Play Day — Liberty Station. (10 a.m.)
• Scoop San Diego to Host 4th Annual Ice Cream Festival — North Park. (11 a.m.)
• ArtWalk Little Italy Summer Series — Little Italy. (11 a.m.)
• Serra Tour — San Diego History Center. (1 p.m.)
• Wild ‘N Out Lollipop Brunch Party — Wild 'N Out Sports Bar & Arcade. (1 p.m.)
• Comedy Booze Cruise — Mission Bay. (8:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• San Diego Police Department: "At the San Diego Police Department, we love to highlight the individualism behind all our officers. As many worldwide celebrate #PRIDE this month, we would like to introduce you to a few of our officers who represent the LGBTQ+ community." (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• City of San Diego: "Interested in applying for a Spaces as Places permit, but have some questions? Join us on June 28 at 10 a.m. for a webinar on the application requirements for a streetary, promenade, active sidewalk, or outdoor dining on private property." (City of San Diego via Facebook)
• San Diego Botanic Garden: "It's Pollinator week! This is an annual celebration in support of pollinator health and raise awareness to help protect our pollinator friends. Visit our Pollinator Garden right outside of Hamilton Children's Garden to discover flowers and plants that attract butterflies and hummingbirds to your yard." (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• San Diego County Library: "Check out state park passes at the library! Learn how: https://www.sdcl.org/statepark... #parks #summer #parksnrec #libraries" (San Diego County Library via Facebook)
• Downtown San Diego Partnership: "If you're looking for ways to celebrate Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈this weekend, head Downtown on Saturday or Sunday for San Diego Black LGBTQ Coalition's Black Pride pool party at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego Downtown." (Downtown San Diego Partnership via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Sunday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.

— Bettyann Pernice

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