🌱Safeguard From COVID + Caltrans To Move Train Tracks + July 3 Events

Hello and happy Sunday. I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening in San Diego these days. Let's dive right in.

First, today's weather:

Low clouds, then some sun. High: 73, Low: 64.

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

1. Omicron variant BA4 and BA5 are spreading faster than any previous strain of COVID-19. Experts suggest that you should take precautions at parties and barbecues this weekend. “I think it’s that everybody just is cautious during their gatherings,” said Dr. Lucy Horton, infectious disease specialist at UC San Diego. Dr. Horton suggested that events should be held outdoors with social distancing in mind to keep safe from COVID-19. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (FOX 5 San Diego)
2. After the partial collapse of the Del Mar Bluffs in 2021, it was determined that the train tracks need to be moved away from the bluffs. Now with $300 million in funding, SANDAG will be able to make repairs along the LOSSAN rail corridor, one of the busiest intercity railways in the U.S., serving 7.6 million passengers. It also moves $1 billion in goods and services each year. Repairs are slated to begin in 2023. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (CBS8)
3. We all know that big events are planned for July 4, but did you know that some events will take place on July 3? If you are looking for something fun to do tonight, you might consider the following options. In Oceanside, opening at 5 p.m., with fireworks celebration at 9 p.m., the city will celebrate its 134th anniversary. In Mission Bay, starting at 9 p.m., the Mission Bay Yacht Club will light up the sky with its fireworks display. In the Gaslamp Quarter, the Third of July Laser Show will take place along Fifth Avenue. Go out and have a blast tonight! To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Times of San Diego)

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Today in San Diego:

• SIP & SWIM Pool Parties — The Lafayette. (Noon)
• The Stinky Cheese Man — San Diego Junior Theatre. (2 p.m.)
• Red, White, and BBQ — Fairmont Grand Del Mar. (4:15 p.m.)
• George Michael Reborn: Robert Bartko Live In Concert — Sycuan Casino Resort. (7 p.m.)
• 3rd of July Fireworks — Oceanside. (5:30 p.m.)
• 3rd of July Fireworks — Mission Bay. (9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• San Diego Humane Society: Remember to secure your pet in the coming days. The bangs and booms of fireworks can stress out your pet. Dozens of terrified pets run away each July 4 weekend. Keep windows closed. (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• San Diego Humane Society: Our seventh annual Day of Giving raised more than $752,000. Over 40,000 animals will come to us this year, and these funds will go a long way to providing food and shelter for these wonderful pets. (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• San Diego Botanic Garden: Create your own design on a botanical jewelry piece. Join us on Saturday, July 9, to craft earrings or a necklace with instructor, Lora Calcara, who will teach you how to work with resins. (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• City of San Diego: City services will be closed on Monday for the holiday. (City of San Diego via Facebook)
• Feeding San Diego: We send our thanks to Switchfoot, and over 200 of their fans, who volunteered to sort fresh produce and create packages for those experiencing food insecurity. (Feeding San Diego via Facebook)
• San Diego History Center: And the winner is: Giovanna Sanchez! Giovanna won first place at the 2022 Congressional Art Competition! Her painting will represent California’s 53rd Congressional District in Washington. Right now, it is displayed at the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park and is part of the Summer Celebration of Art. (San Diego History Center via Facebook)

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

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