🌱 Beware: Fake Jobs + SD Hires Neurodivergent Adults + Hands-On Tech

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

1. Found a new job listing that seems too good to be true? Maybe it is. "I was completely devastated," said Maritess Burgos, who was cheated by a fake job. "I didn't believe something like this could happen." Perpetrators are taking advantage of people looking for jobs. The checks they pay the victims with are not real. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (NBC San Diego)
2. The County voted unanimously to recruit those on the autism spectrum, and other neurodivergent residents, to the county workforce. "We're going to lead by example," said Terra Lawson-Remer, San Diego County supervisor." By doing so, we can show other employers they can do the same." To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Times of San Diego)
3. It is called 'Hands-On Tech' and kids seem to love it! The brainchild of Dr. Korey Sewell, 'Hands-On Tech Education' is a summer camp that promotes STEAM. With tech adventure camps such as Artificial Intelligence Camp, e-Sports Camp, Robotics Camp, You-Tuber Camp, and more, 'Hands-On Tech' is the place to be this summer. Check it out! To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (CBS8.com)

Today in San Diego:

• Qi Gong — University Community Branch Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• The Grand Tour of Europe: Travel, Enlightenment, Treasure (Online) — San Diego Oasis. (10 a.m.)
• June Learning Fun: Adventurous Architects — Reuben H Fleet Science Center. (10 a.m.)
• Thursday Story Time — Oak Park Branch Library. (11:30 a.m.)
• Craft Circle — San Carlos Branch Library. (2 p.m.)
• DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY — Weingart City Heights Library. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• San Diego Police Department: It's PRIDE Month and the SDPD is introducing LGBTQ+ officers in San Diego. Find out more. (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• San Diego Humane Society: More than 200 pets seeking new homes are available now. See our Pets Being Rehomed page! You can connect with pet owners who are no longer able to care for their pets. Find a sweet pet for your home. (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• San Diego Botanic Garden: Interested in herbalism? Learn how to use herbs to heal. (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• San Diego County Library: A commemorative virtual event, "Juneteenth: We the People," will be presented on Sunday, June 19, 10 a.m. by PBS Books. The event was produced by the BLK Freedom Collective BLKFREEDOM.org. (San Diego County Library via Facebook)
• San Diego History Center: The Center presents family programming and activities each month. These activities provide opportunities to explore touchable items and photos from its collections. Visit us in Balboa Park. (San Diego History Center via Facebook)

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— Bettyann Pernice

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