🌱 SD - OC County Rail To Return + City Subpoenas Home Title Lock

Good morning, neighbors! Sip that cafe au lait/herbal tea, munch on that breakfast burrito, and read on to find out what's happening here today:

• After almost six months, SD - OC County rail service will resume next week.
• City subpoenas Home Title Lock for preying on the elderly.
• SDG&E wants to lower costs for low- and middle-income customers.

But first, today's weather:

Low clouds may break.😶‍🌫️High: 63, Low: 53.

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

1. Full service on both Metrolink and Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner will return next week. Tracks are now stabilized after a landslide in San Clemente more than six months ago and minor construction will continue through June. Costs to finish the project are estimated to be $13,700,600. Annual lease payments to the State Lands Commission, permit fees, private rights of way, and environmental mitigation will also need to be determined. (Del Mar Times)
2. Worried about home title theft? According to the San Diego City Attorney, the crime is not possible here. A company promoting its home title theft services, Home Title Lock, received a subpoena from city attorneys after making false claims to consumers. According to city attorneys, the company targets elderly customers with deceptive advertising. (CBS News 8)
3. SDG&E wants to create a graduated billing system to lower the bills of low- and moderate-income customers. To offset costs, the utility would raise the costs of customers earning over $180,000 a year. SDG&E is also proposing flat-base fees, which would result in solar panel users paying additional fees. The proposal will be considered by the California Public Utilities Commission, which will make its decision in summer 2024. (FOX 5 San Diego)
4. La Jolla Concours d’Elegance will return to celebrate its 17th year beginning on Friday, April 21, providing a world-class weekend of activities. Porsches will be on display at 5 p.m. during Porsches on Prospect. The Friday VIP 21+ Party will start at 6 p.m. on the lawn at the Ellen Browning Scripps Park. On Saturday at 5 p.m. the Porsches will continue to be displayed as a complimentary event. On Sunday, 9 a.m., collectors will gather on the lawn of La Jolla Cove to compete in the Best of Show. (There San Diego)

Today in San Diego:

• Mind/Body Fitness for Older Adults - San Carlos Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Dance Pants Party - Mission Valley Library (10:30 AM)
• Watercolor Wednesday for Adults - Oak Park Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• Kamishibai Storytime - Malcolm X Library and Performing Arts Center (11:00 AM)
• Mahjong - Tierrasanta Branch Library (12:30 PM)
• Storytime with Write Out Loud - Weingart City Heights Library (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Career expo: "Opportunity is knocking! Individuals between 16 and 30 are invited to attend 'Your Future, Now: A Youth-Led Career Expo,' hosted by the San Diego Promise Zone on Wednesday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Central Library, 330 Park Blvd. Register: sandiego.gov/yourfuturenow."
• SDPD dispatchers —unsung heroes: "🚨🎉 Happy National Public Safety Telecommunications Week! 🎉🚨 As we celebrate this special week, we want to give a BIG shoutout to our amazing San Diego Police Department dispatchers! These unsung heroes are the lifeline of our community, answering calls and ensuring that help is on its way 24/7." (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• Kick off bike month: "🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️ Attention San Diego! 🎉 Get ready to kick off Bike Month in style with our epic Kickoff party on May 4th! 🎉🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️ Join us for an afternoon of exciting events, including a star wars themed group ride, music, food, games, and more! Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just getting started, there's something for everyone." (San Diego County Bicycle Coalition via Facebook)
• FoodShare program: 🫶"This Earth Month, we're celebrating our partnership with local Starbucks stores. The Starbucks program, a partnership between Starbucks and Feeding America, aims to help address food insecurity while reducing food waste. By working together, we've rescued three million pounds of Starbucks food here in San Diego County and redistributed it to people facing hunger." (Feeding San Diego via Facebook)
• Women who survived:👩👩🏼‍🦳👩🏻‍🦰 "'To Know Our Future We Must Learn From Our Past' Sandra Scheller, the daughter of Holocaust survivors, will share her family’s story as well as the stories of women that survived the Holocaust and thrived in San Diego County. Join us for a special presentation to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day and honor the survivors by keeping their stories alive. RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../try-to-remember-never... #SanDiegoHistoryCenter #WomensMuseumOfCalifornia"
• Foster a large dog — get $100 gift card: "With a record number of dogs in our shelters, and more pets arriving every day, we're asking for your help fostering large dogs! We're offering a $100 gift card incentive for fosters who complete a two-week assignment with a dog 50 pounds or larger. Visit sdhumane.org/foster to learn more and sign up!"

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— Bettyann Pernice

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