🌱 SD Gathers To Protest Police Violence + 18th Annual SD Tet Festival

Hello, San Diego! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the San Diego Daily. Relax this Sunday with your cup of coffee/tea and read on for what's happening in our community today:

• San Diegans gather at SD Waterfront Park to protest police violence.
• Come out and enjoy the 18th Annual SD Tet Festival held in Mira Mesa.
• Will a housing crash devastate SD?

But first, today's weather:

Cool with rain and drizzle.☔ High: 57, Low: 49.

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

1. Activists and demonstrators gathered at the San Diego Waterfront Park to demand justice in the brutal police killing of Tyre Nichols. Joined in pain, demonstrators asked for legislation to root out the cancer that exists within the police department. San Diego Police Chief, David Nisleit stated: “We – inclusive of our entire San Diego Police Department – condemn this betrayal of the badge and the public trust, and we support the firing and prosecution of the officers involved.” (CBS 8 News)
2. The city’s largest Lunar New Year celebration, Tet, taking place this weekend in Mira Mesa, is an opportunity for the Vietnamese community to share its cultural celebration with area residents. Despite the tragedy experienced by the Asian community last weekend in the Monterey Park area, celebrants have no hesitation in enjoying the music, performances, carnival rides, and delectable foods. It is the Year of the Cat, and it represents hope and peace. The Tet celebration will continue through today. Police will be monitoring the event. Come out and enjoy! (NBC San Diego)
3. Goldman Sachs, a leading asset management company, proclaimed that the San Diego housing market tops its Crash Candidate List. The company believes that San Diego will experience a significant 2008-style crash. Rising interest rates instituted to curb inflation are blamed for the drop in property values. (San Diego Patch)
4. A Przewalski horse foal was born recently at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The horse had been categorized as Extinct in the Wild prior to 1996. The birth of over 157 Przewalski’s has been celebrated at the zoo and safari park. The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance explained that the Przewalski horse has survived almost entirely at zoos around the world. The species is considered important for genetic diversity. (City News Service)

Today in San Diego:

• San Diego International Jewish Film Festival — David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre. (11 a.m.)
• Mission Bay High School Music Fundraiser Offers A Day of Music — The Gärten. (Noon)
• Winter Concerts: Inspiration Level Ensembles — Southwestern College Performing Arts Center. (1 p.m.)
• Johan Dalene and Giorgi Gigashvili — The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center. (3 p.m.)
• Winter Concerts: Ovation Level Ensembles — Southwestern College Performing Arts Center. (6 p.m.)
• The Music of Steely Dan featuring Drew Zingg, Tom Scott & Keith Carlock — Music Box. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Demanding justice: "The City of San Diego shares in the grief and outrage felt across the country stemming from the brutal murder of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee. We join his family in their mourning and their demand for full justice and accountability for the former police officers who committed this atrocious crime." (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• Changing lives: "By adopting a shelter pet, you change their life — and it's safe to say they change your life, too! When Katie adopted Amigo, she found love and even more joy than she could have imagined. In tonight's #AdoptionHappyHour, she tells us how this fantastic feline has brightened her home." (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• Boat safety: "Cruising into the weekend in beautiful Mission Bay! Remember to always wear a life jacket and check your equipment before setting off. Have a great and safe weekend on the water! #missionbay #boatsafety #weekendvibes #sandiego" (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• READ: "Author Helen H. Wu teamed up with our READ/San Diego Family Literacy Services team to deliver a fun, festive storytime featuring her book, “Tofu Takes Time.” Listeners will learn the inspiration behind this heartwarming children’s book." (San Diego Central Library via Facebook)
• Food distributions: "Here are some of the no-cost food distributions happening this weekend. For a full list of sites, visit feedingsandiego.org/find-food" (Feeding San Diego via Facebook)
• Free passes available now: "They’re HERE! Come to any San Diego Public location and pick up a FREE pass, good for four people to use the whole month of February for Museum Month. Thanks to the San Diego Museum Council, library users can receive these 50% off passes, no card required." (San Diego Central Library via Facebook)

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