🌱 SD Aids Middle-Income Workforce + Too Many SD Military Suicides

Good morning! It's Thursday in San Diego, and I'm back in your inbox with what's happening locally. In today's issue of the Daily, we'll cover these stories and more...

• SD aids middle-income workforce.
• Too many SD active-duty military die by suicide.
• Thinking of going to the beach? Think again!
• Orphaned Ramona bear cubs to be rehomed.

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

1. One program will address senior homelessness, and the other will aid the middle-income workforce. According to homeless advocate Amie Zamudio, “We are seeing a lot of newly unhoused seniors and that's really scary.” A quarter of homeless people here in San Diego are at least 55 years of age. A new rental assistance program for seniors will help keep a roof over their heads. The other program created in San Diego will help middle-income workers who earn too much money to qualify for low-income programs, but who do not earn enough money to be able to purchase a home. The county plans to create a revolving fund to offer low-interest loans to those middle-income workers. It is hoped that this program will help nurses, teachers, first responders and other local workers to purchase a home here in San Diego. (CBS News 8)
2. There is a suicide crisis among military men and women in San Diego. Twenty members took their own lives while at Camp Pendleton. Looking at the numbers, young men, aged 25 and under, are almost twice as likely to die by their own hand as civilian men of similar age. The situation for young women is even worse. Most of these service members have not been in combat. They committed suicide on military bases where there is supposed to be access to mental health services. (Voice of San Diego)
3. Bacteria levels at several local beaches have moved into the dangerous level. Beachgoers have been warned that the bacteria may cause illness. Torrey Pines State Beach and Avenida De La Playa in La Jolla Shores have exceeded state health standards. People have been advised to stay out of the water due to the bacteria levels. Seven other beaches were also affected. (Del Mar Times)
4. The bear cubs had lost their mother. California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife in the Three Rivers part of Tulare County rescued the bears, and they were placed at the San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center. It was expected that the cubs would be returned to the wild. However, the cubs became acclimated to humans during their stay in Ramona, so the cubs could not be returned to the wild. This week the cubs were transported in an air-conditioned van to their new home at the Amarillo Zoo. (NBC San Diego)

Today in San Diego:

• Qi Gong — University Community Branch Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Preschool Storytime & Craft — North Park Branch Library. (10 a.m.)
• Preschool Storytime — Rancho Bernardo Branch Library. (11 a.m.)
• Chair Yoga — Serra Mesa/Kearny Mesa Branch Library. (11:30 a.m.)
• The Power of Plant Based Nutrition — San Diego Oasis. (1 p.m.)
• DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY — Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Hygiene kits via SDPD: "Our Homeless Outreach Team teamed up with Courage to Call to pass out 100 hygiene kits to those experiencing homelessness in San Diego. The hygiene kits were stocked with a blanket and a complete set of toiletries." (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• Miracle of Hercules: "Have you found yourself pondering the age-old question, 'Who's a good boy?' Well, we can put your mind to rest! Hercules is the good-est boy there is! When this handsome pup came to us back in March, he was pretty scared of new people and places, but our team didn't give up on finding the miraculous mutt underneath. It wasn't long before Hercules showed us we what an amazingly resilient boy he is." (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• Vacation rental managers: "Are you an Airbnb or Vrbo host? Do you own or manage a vacation rental in San Diego? The Short-Term Residential Occupancy application is opening this Monday, Oct. 3! The STRO license will be required starting on May 1, 2023." (City of San Diego via Facebook)
• Homeless outreach: "Outreach is a critical piece to getting individuals experiencing homelessness on a path toward housing. Last week, the City’s Focused Outreach Event in Mission Valley engaged more than 100 people, with nearly 25 of those going into shelter and many others who were assisted with securing documents or working directly on housing." (City of San Diego via Facebook)
• Hispanic authors featured: "Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with #SDCL: Fiction, Nonfiction, History, and Contemporary Life for all ages! Check out our titles: https://sdcl.overdrive.com/col... #SDCL #libraries #books" (San Diego County Library via Facebook)
• Crisis lines open: "September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. If you or someone you know needs help, connect to hope. Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org, to speak to a trained crisis counselor 24/7/365. #BeThe1To #BeThere #SPM22" (San Diego Central Library via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update.

— Bettyann Pernice

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