​🌱SD Dumps People's Ordinance + Towing Hurts Low-Income People Most

Hello, everyone. It's Sunday and I'm back in your inbox with today's Daily. Enjoy your bacon, eggs, and hashbrowns, sip your coffee or tea, and read on to find out what's happening around San Diego:

• With the latest vote count, it's the end of the People's Ordinance
• Audit shows that towing hurts low-income people the most

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and nice.🌞 High: 77, Low: 48.

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

1. Measure B has been approved. Now, all City of San Diego residents, instead of just some, will pay a fee for trash removal going forward. “Obviously, nobody wants to pay something if they already get it for free, but (people) also recognize the indefensibleness of disparity in who gets the benefit of the People’s Ordinance and the consequences that flow from that,” said Michael Zucchet, general manager of the Municipal Employees Association. (Voice of San Diego)
2. A recent audit of San Diego’s towing program over the past five years found that more than 27 percent of car owners surrendered their cars because they couldn't pay fines owed. Many were low-income people who were homeless and living in their cars. The San Diego City Council will need to decide how the situation could be better managed. Boots instead of towing? Community service instead of fines? San Diego City Council Member Stephen Whitburn (District 3) commented "We need to enforce parking laws, but we ought not be taking and selling people's cars because of a parking ticket." (CBS News 8)
3. County officials are urging San Diegan’s to avoid both COVID-19 and the flu by getting vaccinated now. Flu cases are rising in San Diego. Yet only 25 percent of residents have received the flu vaccine to date. At the same time, COVID-19 cases are rising too. Fourteen additional deaths bring the local COVID-19 death toll to 5,557. Stay healthy, get vaccinated. (Times of San Diego)
4. Baby, it’s cold outside! Well, no, not really. This is San Diego, after all. But for those who like the winter ambiance, there are several venues to explore in the coming months. Ice skating rinks are open around town for you to enjoy. From San Marcos to Alpine, from Liberty Station to Coronado, there are options for skaters and non-skaters alike. Get out and have some fun this week! Read on to find out more. (Times of San Diego)

Today in San Diego:

• FIFA World Cup Viewing Event — The Shores Restaurant Featuring Ocean Views and Game Day Food. (7 a.m.)
• Wonderfront Music and Arts Festival San Diego — City of San Diego Tourism. (Noon)
• Hamilton — Civic Theater. (1 p.m.)
• Ovation Chamber Orchestra Concert — San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory. (2 p.m.)
• Live Music at the Ferry Landing — Coronado Ferry Center. (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• RSVPs to the rescue! "RSVPs Linda & Gary rescued this lost Lab Melody while on patrol. Fortunately she had a tag with a phone number, the owner was called, and Melody was on her way home. Our RSVPs are uniformed volunteers who supplement the police department by performing many important non-confrontational duties, as well as providing an extra set of “eyes and ears” for the department, and are also considered 'Ambassadors of Good Will.'" (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• Congratulations to 37 new SDPD officers: "Today, Chief Nisleit swore in 37 new SDPD officers. They have spent the last six months training and working hard toward one big goal, graduation. These 37 officers will soon begin phase training where they will get hands-on training in the real world alongside our current officers." (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• Drought-proof your garden: "Join us for a free webinar on How to Drought-Proof Your Garden, hosted by regional garden guru Nan Sterman on Monday, Nov. 21. 💧 Learn to care for your garden during hot and dry weather and a fourth straight year of drought, followed by a Q&A session." (City of San Diego via Facebook)
• Bamboo garden: "At SDBG, you can visit the largest living collection of bamboo in North America! The Bamboo Garden at SDBG is special because it is the first garden planted as a collection, features over 100 different species and cultivars of bamboo from around the world." (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• Let's make some Kimchi: "Who’s ready to dive in and make some kimchi? 🤩 🥬 ❤️ Organizers from the Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles are prepping the stage for today’s interactive event at Central! Kimchi, or pickled vegetables, is an integral part of Korean cuisine." (San Diego Central Library via Facebook)
• Mid-century modern desert: "#SanDiego101 Borrego Springs: San Diego’s Mid-Century Modern Desert Playground

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