🌱 Public Safety Bill In Senate + Helping San Diegans Recover Money

Good morning everyone! Sip that coffee/tea, munch on that blueberry muffin, and read on for news of what's happening here today:

• Public safety bill in Senate
• Helping San Diegans recover money
• Arts for all at the San Diego Craft Collective

But first, today's weather:

Areas of fog, then sun.⛅ High: 67, Low: 55.

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

1. Public safety is on everyone’s mind these days and for good reason. Crime is up, auto accidents due to drivers under the influence have increased, and then there is the wildfire danger in San Diego. However, residents are most fearful of the placement of a sexually violent predator in their neighborhoods. Now a resolution to support SB832 would prohibit the placement of sexually violent predators in residential neighborhoods. (KUSI)
   
2. Consumer bill AB 1366 would create a new Victims of Consumer Fraud Restitution Fund funded by penalties imposed on companies that violate consumer laws. The legislation would make it possible for San Diegans to get their money back when ordered by a court. Companies would no longer be able to hide behind bankruptcy protections. (NBC San Diego)
3. The San Diego Craft Collective, a 501c3 nonprofit located in Liberty Station, teaches craft to the community. The collective offers classes in woodworking, ceramics, sewing, macrame, natural dye techniques, weaving, fused glass, mosaics and papercraft. All experience levels are welcome. (Liberty Station)

Today in San Diego:

• Science Club: Robotics — Fleet Science Center. (All Day)
• Easter Brunch Cruise — Flagship Cruises (9:00 AM)
• Easter Eggstravaganza — The Seabird Resort. (10:00 AM)
• Cajun Music Jam...Acoustic — De Anza Cove Park. (Noon)
• Museum of Contemporary Art Storytime — Riford/La Jolla Branch Library. (12:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Bottle baby fosters needed: "San Diego skies may finally be sunny and bright, but we have a flood of kittens in need of care! With new arrivals coming each day, we're looking for more bottle-baby foster volunteers to help provide around-the-clock care in a home environment." (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• Patrolling Balboa Park: "Did you know? The San Diego Police Department has used ATVs to patrol the beautiful Balboa Park for many years! These nimble vehicles have been instrumental in ensuring quick response times and maintaining safety throughout the park." (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• Academy grads: "🎉 Congratulations to Stephanie Contreras, Christy Rickey Meister, and Laura Yee for completing the City of San Diego's Public Service Management Academy!!" (San Diego Central Library via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow for another update.

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