🌱 SD Fireworks + La Jolla Waters Now Safe + Gas 4 Servicemembers/Vets

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the San Diego Daily. Let's get this week started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 72, Low: 66.

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

1. Cities, villages, and areas around town are holding July 4 events. There are concerts, parades, festivals, etc. around San Diego for you to enjoy. Whether you live in Carlsbad, Escondido, Ramona, Rancho Bernardo, La Jolla, Del Mar, University City, National City, Ocean Beach, Chula Vista, El Cajon, or places in between, you can find an event located near you. Take a look at our list and find one near you. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Patch)
2. Waters at La Jolla Cove are now safe for swimming. The Cove no longer exceeds bacterial standards. That’s the word from San Diego’s Department of Environmental Health and Quality. So, go out to the beach and have a blast! To find beach advisories, warnings, and closures, call 619-338-2073. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (City News Service)
3. Want a free full tank of gasoline? San Diego Honda dealerships are offering free gas to the first 100 servicemembers, veterans, and Honda drivers who visit an undisclosed location in Poway. The offer will be valid from 10 a.m. – Noon. For the location, visit San Diego Honda Dealers' Facebook Page as they release the exact location. First come, first served. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (NBC San Diego)

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Today in San Diego:

• 4th Of July Run & Ride 2022 — Scripps Ranch, San Diego. (7 a.m.)
• Fourth Of July Carnival — Lakehouse Hotel, San Marcos. (9 a.m.)
• July 4th Celebration & Fireworks Viewing 2022 — Maritime Museum, San Diego. (10 a.m.)
• 4th of July cruises — Flagship Cruises. (7 p.m.)
• 4th of July Fireworks Cruise — Catamaran Resort Hotel. (7:25 p.m.)
• 4th of July Extravaganza — Spreckels Organ Society, Balboa Park. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• San Diego Humane Society: We will close for Independence Day, Monday, July 4. If you find a stray pet over the holiday, please keep it separate from your own pet, keep them safe overnight, and bring them in on Tuesday. (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• San Diego Police Department: Officers and SD Fire @Sandiegofiredept teamed up for active shooter training. (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• San Diego Botanic Garden: Visit our living wall and see how many pitcher plants you can spot in the foliage. (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• Feeding San Diego: No-cost food distributions are available to anyone in need throughout San Diego County. Mobile pantries are specifically located in rural areas with limited access to grocery stores. (Feeding San Diego via Facebook)
• San Diego Central Library: San Diego Public Library locations will close on Monday, July 4. We will reopen on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. (San Diego Central Library via Facebook)
• Downtown San Diego Partnership: Celebrated at Quartyard. This East Village mainstay has an eatery, full-service beer garden, event venue, art space and coffee shop. (Downtown San Diego Partnership via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around.

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