​🌱SD Rents Rise + SD Immigrant Legal Aid + Couple Aid Ukraine Family

Get on up, San Diego! Let's get you started this Sunday with everything you need to know going on around town today.

First, today's weather:

Areas of low clouds, then sun. High: 70, Low: 60.

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

1. Looking for a moderately-priced apartment to rent in San Diego? There may be no such thing. In April the median cost of a two-bedroom apartment in San Diego rose to $2,520. In Carlsbad, the median rent in April rose to $3,050. See where other cities rank on median rents. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Times of San Diego)
2. If you, or someone you know, need legal defense in deportation proceedings, you may qualify for legal assistance under San Diego County’s Immigrant Rights Legal Defense Program. Your name, date of birth, detention A#, expected immigrant defense issue (i.e. asylum, criminal conviction removal, suspension of deportation, etc.) are needed to get assistance. San Diego County's Immigrant Rights Legal Defense Program is available only for those who are in custody at an immigration detention center, or in an alternative detention programs. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Patch)
3. The Walker family opened their hearts and their home to accept a family from Ukraine. Nataly Dubovyk escaped Kyiv along with her five-year old child. The Walkers took them. “Hal and I are making a difference to someone else who can’t do for themselves right now financially and logistically, and they’re basically on an island without a boat to get off,” Robin Walker said. Families who want to offer shelter for refuges should go to the website: UkraineTakeShelter.com. “We’re blessed to have this family in our home. I feel so much more enriched,” Hal Walker said. “The love that we feel in the house from them, it’s wonderful.” To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (FOX 5 San Diego)

Today in San Diego:

• Cinco de Mayo — Old Town San Diego. (10 a.m.)
• 38th Annual Mission Fed ArtWalk — Artwalk San Diego. (11 a.m.)
• International Mobile Film Festival San Diego Last Day — Mobile Film SD. (11 a.m.)
• California Bridal & Wedding Expo — San Diego Convention Center. (12:30 p.m.)
• The Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical — Casa Del Prado Theatre. (2 p.m.)
• Mike Salazar - "Po's Aqui Andamos en USA" —Balboa Theatre. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• San Diego Humane Society: "Love can transform us, and the same is true for our pets. SDHS alum Athena is no longer the timid dog her family first met, but an outgoing and playful pooch who brings joy to those around her! Her adopter, Kim, shared what a big difference a little time and TLC can make." (Facebook)
• San Diego Police Department: "Recently, the San Diego Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force responded to several cyber-tips led by SDPD, arrested a 38-year-old Rancho Bernardo resident for possession of child sexual abuse material." (Facebook)
• San Diego Humane Society: "The Walk for Animals — San Diego is back in person on May 7 (next Saturday), and we're recruiting volunteers to help at the event! If you'd like to help with event setup, cheering for our Walkers or with one of the other available opportunities, please visit sdhumane.org/walkvolunteer to learn more and sign up by TUESDAY, May 3." (Facebook)
• The Arc of San Diego: "Thank you SO much to HandsOn San Diego and Collins Aerospace for volunteering at our Gerber Family Center last weekend! Volunteers helped revitalize the garden area, which is used by clients attending our day program." (Facebook)
• San Diego Botanic Garden: "Ranch & Coast Magazine's Culture Calendar for May lists SDBG's World of Orchids as the first event! Have you purchased your tickets for Mother's Day weekend yet?" (Facebook)
• Downtown San Diego Partnership: "From sunset cruises to corporate events, brunch, and everything in between, Flagship Cruises & Events pairs entertainment with incredible water views - a tough combo to beat. 📷 Flagship Cruises & Events." (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Sunday off right. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Bettyann Pernice

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