🌱Pump $ Correct? + DETOUR Aids Girls Of Color + Affordable Units

Welcome back, San Diego! Let's get you all caught up to start this Thursday, Feb. 3 off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know around San Diego today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 63, Low: 43.

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

1. Did you get what you paid for at the pump? Some gas stations are not pumping what the meters display. Pump testing showed that there has been incorrect information displayed and incorrect dollar amounts charged over the past two years. See whether your station is one of the culprits involved in this theft. To learn more: To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (NBC 7 San Diego)
2. A breakfast talk for foster sisters evolved into a leadership academy for girls of color. DETOUR, which stands for Depositing Empowerment Through Outreach & Urban Development, helps girls develop self-esteem, self-love, and self-empowerment. Tinesia Conwright’s goal is to make sure the girls have big sisters to help them through the challenges of life and home. “Detour is my love letter to the community,” said Conwright, executive director of DETOUR. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (fox5sandiego.com)
3. Need affordable housing? One hundred more housing units for low-income families will be built in San Marcos. With one-, two-, and three-bedroom units, the new complex will be available to families earning 30 to 80 percent of the area median income. The complex will remain affordable in the community of San Marcos for 99 years. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Press Release Desk)
4. There are many myths and urban legends about homelessness. People think that it could never happen to them. Some think that homeless individuals must have mental illness or must be addicted to drugs. Others think that the homeless want to live on the streets. However, the causes of homelessness are very complex. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Voice of San Diego)

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Today in San Diego:

• CalFresh Workshop — San Diego Public Library, Central Library. (10 a.m.)
• Does the Federal Deficit Really Matter? (Online) — San Diego Oasis. (10 a.m.)
• Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class with Mr. Luan — Linda Vista Library Branch. (10:30 a.m.)
• Virtual: Veterans Business Alliance Group — San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce. (11:30 a.m.)
• Better Balance with Stability Ball (In Person, Escondido) — San Diego Oasis. (Noon)
• DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY - San Ysidro Branch Library. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Visit San Diego: "Do you love San Diego's museums? Well, explore the fun all February long with San Diego Museum Council's Museum Month! Get 50 percent off admission at 45+ participating museums and aquariums, such as Birch Aquarium at Scripps, by picking up a pass at local Macy's or public libraries." (Facebook)
• San Diego Humane Society: "Looking for fun and educational animal content that the whole family will love? Check out our online library of Humane at Home and Wake Up with Wildlife episodes — with behind-the-scenes content, DIY activities and more." (Facebook)
• San Diego History Center: "Celebrate San Diego: Black History & Heritage 1820: Don Pío Pico was a California politician, ranchero, and entrepreneur, known for serving as the last Governor of California under Mexican rule. He was of African, Indian, and Spanish ancestry. Pico was one of the wealthiest men in California at the time and a hugely influential figure in Californian society." (Facebook)
• San Diego Botanic Garden: "Thanks to our amazing community for supporting this partnership. Because of you, the Garden is not only a place to enjoy nature, but a space to share nature's bounty with those in need. Our Homegrown Hunger Relief drop off location is inside our main parking lot, just outside of our Conservatory. Please donate as you can!" (Facebook)
• Downtown San Diego Partnership: "Join us for a virtual edition of our annual Community Mixer on Feb. 3 to meet the team that brings our Downtown Partnership Clean & Safe services to life and provide additional feedback to help us plan for future services in your specific Downtown neighborhood." (Facebook)
• SDCCE Emeritus Program: "This New Year, adults 55 and older can learn another creative skill for no-cost that enhances brain function and reverses the effects of age-related decline. From playing the ukulele, watercolor painting, healthy living to preparing for retirement, San Diego College of Continuing Education's (SDCCE's) Emeritus Program offers free online and hybrid classes throughout San Diego County." (SDCCE)

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Events:

• San Diego Tết Festival. (Feb. 5)
• San Diego Tết Festival. (Feb. 6)
• Winter Chamber Heat Participants Concert. (Feb. 6)
• Taxes in Retirement Webinar. (Feb. 7)
• 5 Ways to Manage Your Debt Online. (Feb. 10)
• Valentines | Still Ill Tribute To The Smiths & Morrissey + SM Familia Reggae Quartet + Beta 7 Ska. (Feb. 12)
• Taxes in Retirement Webinar. (Feb. 14)
• Taxes in Retirement Webinar. (Feb. 15)
• 41st Annual CARSplus Convention: Networking for Success and Best Practices. (Feb. 25)
• The Cheez Whiz Ultimate 80’s Cover Band. (Feb. 25)
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Announcements:

• Declutter, Destress & Do Good! (Details)
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Housing:

• Coachella rental, 3Br/2Ba condo in prestigious Palm Valley CC. (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Bettyann Pernice