🌱 SD Climate Plan + ​'Soles In Need' + Visit New Baby Sloth At SD ZOO

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

1. Is it controversial? Yes! But it may be just the thing we need to improve air quality and our overall quality of life here in San Diego. This climate action plan, which aims for net zero emissions, was proposed back in November 2021. Since that time, more than 4,000 residents have given their feedback. Now the plan has been approved. “This climate action plan will bring about profound benefits for San Diegans. I think often we talk about the trade-off and the challenges that have to be done, but let’s be clear about what this will do -- cleaner air, cleaner water, improve public health, more safe and convenient mobility options,” Mayor Todd Gloria said. Some believe that the lofty goals will not be reached. Others are just glad that the City of San Diego is doing something to try and get there. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (FOX 5 San Diego)
2. Students at Poway’s Del Norte High School hosted a shoe distribution event in conjunction with San Diego Serving Seniors, a nonprofit group supporting low-income seniors. “'Soles in Need' was created by two Del Norte High School students, myself, and my best friend Collin Schwarz, as we both share a love of shoes and wanted to do something impactful for the San Diego community. So, we decided to combine the two and create Soles in Need at Del Norte High School,” said Arie Ibarrola, one of the groups founders. Their website is at servingseniors.org/. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (San Diego Downtown News)
3. It is just SO CUTE! It was born at the San Diego Zoo this summer to mother, Xena. This Linné's two-toed sloth is clinging to mom, nursing, and thriving in this world. "We are thrilled and honored to have this baby sloth in our care," said Clint Lusardi, the zoo's wildlife care manager. "Xena is taking excellent care of her baby as it continues to grow and thrive every day," Lusardi added. "Our team of wildlife care specialists have been interacting with Xena and the baby from day one, and we are proud to slowly start introducing the little one to our guests, giving them the chance to learn about this amazing species." The baby and her mom will live at the Denny Sanford Wildlife Explorers Basecamp, which opened earlier this year. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Patch)

Today in San Diego:

• Free Family Mini Photo Sessions in Balboa Park! — Plaza de Panama Fountain. (9 a.m.)
• Friends of the Ocean Beach Library Book Sale @ Vignettes — Ocean Beach Library. (10 a.m.)
• 17th Annual ArtWalk — Liberty Station. (10 a.m.)
• SIP & SWIM Pool Parties — The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows. (Noon)
• Noa James, Kahlee, Yazi — Casbah. (2 p.m.)
• Head Over Heels at SD Junior Theatre — Casa del Prado Theater. (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• San Diego Humane Society: Enter your pet in our 2023 calendar! Submit your pet photo for our Photo Fundraiser today. (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• City of San Diego: Everybody in the pool! The City of San Diego has 14 pools. The Parks & Recreation department offers a Learn to Swim clam. Learn to swim today! (City of San Diego via Facebook)
• San Diego Police Department: Join us on Friday nights through Aug. 27, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Park & Recreation center near you. Activities are planned for kids ages 12-17. (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• Old Town San Diego State Historic Park: Want to work at the park in Old Town? California State Parks is hiring! Check it out! (Old Town San Diego State Historic Park via Facebook)
• San Diego Botanic Garden: Walk through lush gardens. Breathe the fresh air. Connect with nature. We have classes, trails, and opportunities to participate in Open Air Yoga to Sound Healing. (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• San Diego County Library: Adopt a pet today! Adoption fees have been waived through August 31! Find out more. (San Diego County Library via Facebook)

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