🌱 Train Service Suspended Until February + Focus On Fentanyl Crimes

Hello, everyone! It's me, Bettyann Pernice, your host of the San Diego Daily — back in your inbox with what's happening in town today. Enjoy your morning eats, sip your coffee/tea, and read on.

• Don't let your plans get derailed this holiday season!
• Police will prioritize fentanyl-related crimes, after the mayor signs an executive order.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy.🌥️ High: 63, Low: 54.

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

1. Traveling between San Diego to Los Angeles by rail this holiday season? You may be inconvenienced. Amtrak and Metro Link service is likely to be suspended into February, as tracks in San Clemente are being stabilized after showing sign of movement. Pacific Surfliner passengers are being bused between Irvine and Oceanside. This could mean a very long trip for commuters. Be sure to plan ahead. (ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV)
2. Fentanyl has killed more than 800 San Diegans in 2021. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid, 50 times stronger than heroin. Now, Mayor Todd Gloria has signed an executive order, directing the police department to prioritize fentanyl-related crimes. Police Chief David Nisleit agreed that San Diego needs a more aggressive policy for enforcement against the drug traffickers. (Fox 5 San Diego)
3. San Diegans voted in favor of Measure B, ending free trash pickup for most single-family homeowners. Now, the city can charge a fee for trash pickup. According to Proposition 218, a third-party consultant will crunch the numbers to determine a fair charge. This process could take a year or more to complete. (Voice of San Diego)
4. Club patrons at The Rail in Hillcrest will be checked for both ID and firearms. The LGBTQ+ club will screen patrons with metal detectors and will turn away anyone with a weapon. Along with trained security guards, the staff will take active shooter classes with the San Diego Police Department. According to the owner, the goal is to maintain a safe place for workers, as well as patrons. (NBC San Diego)
5. Operation Santa has begun! Elves at the U.S. Postal Service have kicked off the campaign, and kids can now have their letters delivered to Santa at the North Pole. The USPS has held Operation Santa for 100 years. For information on how your child can write to Santa, or how a letter adopter can make a child’s wish come true, find out more.

Today in San Diego:

• Time for you to join Toastmasters — Voyagers Toastmasters Club #5315. (7 a.m.)
• Fun & Games for Seniors — Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center. (10 a.m.)
• Toddler Storytime — North Clairemont Branch Library. (10 a.m.)
• Thursday Story Time — Oak Park Branch Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• Preschool Storytime — Rancho Bernardo Branch Library. (11 a.m.)
• Let's Sing: Karaoke Live! — OASIS San Diego. (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Christmas Tree Trail: "Have you followed San Diego's holiday spirit down the Christmas Tree Trail? 🎄 Click here to visit the trees that light up the region from the North (Pole) to the South: https://bit.ly/3Vt8zDI" (Visit San Diego via Facebook)
• Residents joined police for coffee: "It was great to have another opportunity to connect with the community and listen to their voices. Thanks for all those that came out and supported #CoffeeWithACop Special thanks to @dunkin for sharing your goodies with the community." (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• Socks for San Diegans: "Bring holiday cheer and a new pair of socks to this year’s December Nights! 🧦 We are teaming up with PATH San Diego and San Diego Gas & Electric for a Sock Drive to benefit unhoused San Diegans. #DecemberNights attendees can drop off socks at the SDG&E booth during the December Nights festivities." (City of San Diego via Facebook)
• Get your state park passes: "Check out state park passes at the library! Learn how: https://www.sdcl.org/statepark... #parks #parksnrec #libraries" (San Diego County Library via Facebook)
• Visit the IDEALab: "#OdiTheCoyote is ready to play! Head up to the 4th floor #IDEALab at Central and make your own #WorldCup2022 drawstring bag. It's happening this afternoon. 💜 mysdpl.org/idea" (San Diego Central Library via Facebook)

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Events:

• Ramona Valley Winery Holiday Wine Trail. (Dec. 3)
• Hot Cocoa With Santa/Snow-In-The-Park. (Dec. 3)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.

— Bettyann Pernice

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