🌱 Rare Leopard Cubs Born At SD Zoo + Largest Homeless Shelter Closing

Morning, neighbors! Sip that cappuccino/Earl Gray, munch on that crumb cake, and read on for news of what's happening in our area today:

• Two more Amur leopards in the world
• Largest homeless shelter closing
• Potholes, potholes, and more potholes

But first, today's weather:

A shower and thunderstorm.🌩️ High: 61, Low: 46.

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

1. Two new Amur leopard cubs came into the world at the San Diego Zoo, thanks to their prolific parents Satka and Oskar. Though the cubs haven't had their first full veterinary exam, and their sex is still unknown, the babes already displayed their unique personalities. With two big brothers and two big sisters, the leopards will not be lonely. Only 300 Amur leopards are in existence worldwide. Visit them in the Africa Rocks area of the zoo. (NBC San Diego)
2. Golden Hall has been home to more than 500 people, but now the shelter, owned by the City of San Diego, must close. Operating under a temporary permit, the infrastructure and plumbing weren't built for the long term. While some families will be sent to a motel in Barrio Logan, others will be relocated as shelter beds become available. (ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV)
3. Rain causes potholes, and the San Diego area has more than its share of both. While 60 patch crews with bagged asphalt were sent out to repair the roads, continued rain is hampering efforts. More than 1,350 cases were reported to the city, and the most serious potholes will be repaired first. (NBC San Diego)
4. Two researchers from San Diego’s Sanford Burnham Prebys Center, Cosimo Commisso, Ph.D., and Susanne Heynen-Genel, Ph.D., were awarded a $2.6 million grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The researchers will work to advance a new treatment approach for pancreatic cancer, which would stop pancreatic tumors from growing, while preventing their spread to surrounding healthy cells. The project will take four years to complete. (Sanford Burnham Prebys)

Today in San Diego:

• Fun & Games for Seniors - Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center (10:00 AM)
• Show & Tell Storytime - North Clairemont Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Preschool Story Time - Rancho Bernardo Branch Library (11:00 AM)
• Digital Navigator - Logan Heights Branch Library (11:30 AM)
• Baby Sign Storytime! - San Ysidro Branch Library (12:00 PM)
• Mah Jong Club - Carmel Valley Branch Library (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Family rides through San Diego: "APRIL EVENTS ANNOUNCEMENT! Join SDCBC on select Sundays in April and choose from beginner/intermediate rides and family rides! Led by League Certified Cycling Instructors. E-bikes welcome! Safety gear giveaways at each ride! FIRST RIDE IS APRIL 2." (San Diego County Bicycle Coalition via Facebook)
• New library in Lakeside: "Visit our new branch! Thank you to all that came to celebrate with us and thank you to the Lakeside community for hosting us. We hope you enjoy your new Library!" (San Diego County Library via Facebook)
• Design competition: "👕 🚴 Bike Month T-Shirt Design Competition 🚴 👕 Bike Month is in May and we are asking our community members to help us design this years T-shirt! The winning design will be featured on the front of our 2023 t-shirt!" (San Diego County Bicycle Coalition via Facebook)
• Development disabilities awareness: "Join us as we continue to celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! This is an opportunity to promote awareness for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and to recognize people with disabilities for their accomplishments." (The Arc of San Diego via Facebook)
• Historic clothing: "The San Diego History Center and Mesa College present FASHION REDUX 2023, our annual collaboration that presents the work of student fashion designers inspired by the San Diego History Center’s Historic Clothing Collection. Opening next month, this year’s theme reflects 1980’s San Diego Glitz and Glam. Mark your calendars and plan to join us April 20th for the Opening Night Reception and Salute to the Student Designers." (San Diego History Center via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update!

— Bettyann Pernice

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