🌱 SANDAG Offers Electric Bikes + High Winds Rescues By Lifeguards

Hello, hello! It's Bettyann Pernice with your copy of the San Diego Daily. Sip your coffee/tea, munch on your toast and jam, and read on to find out what's happening in San Diego today:

• SANDAG offers electric bikes under a two-year program.
• Lifeguards rescue kayakers and others stuck in high winds in and around San Diego.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny.🌞 High: 68, Low: 49.

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

1. Have you always wished you could ride an e-bike to work, school or other events? If you're willing to ride at least 100 miles per month for the next two years, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) has a bike for you. Priority will go to those earning less than $50,000. Learn more, apply here. (CBS News 8)
2. Six kayakers were rescued by lifeguards on Thursday after having difficulty kayaking back to shore in La Jolla. Santa Ana winds endangered the kayakers, as well as 15 others. All were returned to shore without further incident. Thank you, lifeguards! (Times of San Diego)
3. Want to buy a home in San Diego? Can you afford a $5,314 monthly mortgage payment? According to Redfin, buyers of a median-priced home need to earn $212,577 annually. Want to find out what you can afford? Check out Redfin’s affordability calculator, input your household income, monthly debts, enter your down payment, and find out what you can afford. (ABC 10 News)
4. Want to rent out your home as a vacation rental? The deadline for new Short-Term Residential Occupancy licenses is Nov. 30. The deadline applies to Tier 3 and 4 licenses, which cover whole-home rentals for more than 20 days per year. Licenses for Tier 1 and 2 can still be obtained at any time. (Times of San Diego)

Today in San Diego:

• Small Business Saturday — Historic Downtown Escondido. (6 a.m.)
• Rady Children's Hospital Outdoor, Ice Skating Rink 2022-23 — Liberty Station.(10 a.m.)
• SATURDAY MORNING STORYTIME! — Paradise Hills Branch Library. (10 a.m.)
• Oceanside PetSmart Adoption Event — Second Chance Dog Rescue. (11 a.m.)
• FIFA World Cup Soccer Qatar 2022 — Pacific Beach Library. (11 a.m.)
• Villa Musica Mariachi Ensemble — Logan Heights Branch Library. (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Saving Cinco: "We want to take a moment today to thank you, our animal-loving community. You make it possible for us to give animals like Cinco the lifesaving care they need. Poor Cinco was critically injured after being hit by a car. Unfortunately, th..." (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• Visit 29 gardens: "We are open this holiday weekend! Stop by and explore our 29 gardens to see plant life from all around the world. Visit our Plant and Gift shop to take a bit of the garden home with you and find something for your loved ones or yourself ..." (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• Children's book drive: "San Diego Unified is hosting a holiday Children's Book Drive! If you have new children's books and would like to help spread some extra cheer to families in need, books can be dropped off at the Education Center main office or delivered ..." (San Diego Unified School District via Facebook)
• Hot cocoa with Santa & Snow in the Park: Free, fun filled visits with Santa and real snow! (Rancho Bernardo Community Council via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— Bettyann Pernice

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