​🌱 Restaurant Safety Violations + Residents Begin Sorting Food Waste

Morning, San Diego! It's me, Bettyann Pernice, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this Friday started off right with a cup of coffee/tea, a jelly donut, and information about what's happening in town today:

• Does your favorite restaurant have safety violations?
• Green bins and tubs are arriving but residents are still not sure how the new system works.
• Have you purchased Fabuloso in the past two months? — It has been recalled!

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant.🌤️ High: 74, Low: 50.

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

1. There are 8,000 restaurants in San Diego, but some restaurants have health safety violations. The county’s Department of Environmental Health and Quality’s Food and Housing Division inspectors have found vermin, improper washing facilities, ventilation and lighting issues, as well as workers without food service safety training. Check out the violations map and chart to see if your favorite restaurants are on the list. (inewsource)
2. Green bins and composting buckets have been distributed in the Grant Hill neighborhood, but residents are somewhat confused about the new rules concerning green waste and composting. State law mandates that food and organic waste must be separated from regular trash and recycling so that it can be turned into compost. The goal is to reduce the amount of methane gas leaking from landfills, and to fight climate change. (Voice of San Diego)
3. Earlier this week, the Colgate-Palmolive Company issued a recall of its Fabuloso cleaning products due to bacterial contamination. The affected products, which were produced from Dec. 14, 2022 – January 23, 2023, contain a species of bacteria commonly found in soil and water. According to the company, the problem has since been corrected. For a full list of products recalled, visit Fabuloso Recall. (ABC News)
4. Need last-minute ideas for Valentine’s Day? We’ve got you covered with unique and interesting venues to help you celebrate with your beloved. From hard cider and dessert pairings to a special Love Potion #9, to tarot card readings, to feng shui tips, to spell casting, to Vegas-style drag shows, to dinners, to share-the-love spa specials, to wine tastings, to pop-up picnics, to whale watching kayak tours, there are fun ways to celebrate Valentine's Day all around town. Find your perfect celebration here. (SoCalPulse)

Today in San Diego:

• Tech Help: Smart Phone Series — Otay Mesa Branch Library. (10 a.m.)
• Signing Storytime — College Rolando Branch Library. (10 a.m.)
• Better Balance: Free from Falls (a la carte) — OASIS San Diego. (10:45 a.m.)
• Silver Age Yoga — Carmel Valley Branch Library. (1 p.m.)
• Chess Club — Rancho Peñasquitos Library. (3:30 p.m.)
• Science Club — Weingart City Heights Library. (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Care for a bobcat: "What a sight! A bobcat rescued by San Diego Humane Society's Humane Law Enforcement team near Mission Trails Regional Park is back in the wild after receiving treatment and recovering in our care. More than three weeks ago, the bobcat was brought to our Pilar & Chuck Bahde Wildlife Center, where our wildlife specialists determined that he had likely been hit by a car." (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• Rebuild of the Botanical building: "The historic Botanical Building in Balboa Park is down to its bones. The iconic wood lattice has been removed and all that remains are the foundations, supporting steel trusses, wood framing, and several larger plants that are being protected in place." (City of San Diego via Facebook)
• Funds for restaurants: "Funding is now available for local eating and drinking establishments to expand business onto the City's right of way. Funds may be used for design, permitting and construction costs. For information about the grant award process and requirements, visit https://bit.ly/3loTN3V" (City of San Diego via Facebook)
• GoMacro: "The Everlasting Joy MacroBar supports Feeding San Diego's efforts to end hunger through food rescue year-round. Thank you to GoMacro for helping us spread love to San Diegans this month and all year long. 🧡 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Y..." (Feeding San Diego via Facebook)

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— Bettyann Pernice

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