🌱 SD Tourism Is Back! + Otay River Estuary + Halloween Events in SD🎃

Good morning, everyone. It's me, Bettyann Pernice, your host of the San Diego Daily. Feel free to munch on your Pop-Tart, while I bring you the news that's happening today:

• 🧳Tourism is back in San Diego!
• 🐟🦆🦀Otay River Estuary Restoration Project will take four years to complete.
• 🎃Halloween events are being held all of San Diego.

But first, today's weather:

A morning shower in places.☔ High: 69, Low: 54.

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

1. Tourism is back in San Diego! After taking a big hit during the pandemic, the industry is surging once again. Why is this important to San Diegans? Well, tourism brings $3.5 billion in business to our area according to the American Hotel and Lodging Association. That means more jobs, greater profits, and more tax money paid into the City. Let’s keep moving ahead, San Diego! (ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV)
2. The Otay River Estuary Restoration Project will take four years to complete, but it will be a big help to our environment. Friends of San Diego Wildlife Refuges president, George Dowden said “We applaud Poseidon and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for their continued dedication to preserving our beautiful coastline and promoting environmental sustainability.” The Otay River Estuary Restoration Project will begin at two locations. One site will encompass 34 acres within the Otay River Floodplain. The other location will include 91 acres in Chula Vista. Sachin Chawla, president of Poseidon commented “We remain committed to being stewards of the environment and helping San Diego County have a sustainable and local water supply for decades.” It’s certainly good news for our fish and wildlife here in San Diego. (Times of San Diego)
3. San Diego goes for Halloween in a big way. 🎃 There are so many events out there! There are family events such as pumpkin patches, a Halloween trivia night, Haunted Tappers at Tapper’s Mini-Golf, and a PAWloween party. There are other events at places such as: TREATport at the Seaport Village, Little Italy’s Trick-or-Treat on India Street, Dia de Muertos Celebration at Westfield Plaza Bonita, and Corvette Diner’s Annual Halloween Costume Party. Also, there are several ADULTS ONLY venues to visit. Read on for further details. (San Diego Magazine)

Today in San Diego:

• Front Porch Refresh, DIY Wood Workshop — AR Workshop Coronado. (1 p.m.)
• Opera4Kids and Spreckels Organ Society Present “The Enchanted Tail” — Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park. (2 p.m.)
• Angels' Angels Fall Musicale — San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory. (3 p.m.)
• Taste of Italy Food Tour (Evening) — Little Italy San Diego. (4 p.m.)
• Bearcat BOO! Halloween Tours — Wild Wonders. (5:30 p.m.)
• Adam Lambert — Balboa Theatre. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Monday is the last day to register to vote: "You must register by Monday, Oct. 24, to receive a ballot in the mail for the Nov. 8 Statewide General Election. Otherwise, you will need to make a trip in person to the Registrar’s office in Kearny Mesa or visit a vote center starting near you." (San Diego County Library via Facebook)
• Have the moxie to join the SDPD? "The 2nd Annual SDPD Hiring Expo will be on Saturday, October 29th at Police Plaza, 4020 Murphy Canyon Road. The event is from 8am to 1pm and check-in starts at 7am. We will have presenters from Investigations, SWAT Team, K-9 Unit, Dispatch, among others. You may even get an opportunity to try our FOS (Force Option Simulator) machine! We will also go over our hiring process and discuss what it takes to be a strong candidate." (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• Interactive career exploration: "Are you in the market for a new job 💼? Not sure where to start 🤔? Library Foundation SD is proud to team up with San Diego Workforce Partnership to offer you and the family an all-ages interactive career exploration workshop at College-Rolando Branch Library." (Library Foundation SD via Facebook)
• Help us, help them on social media: "YOU can make a crucial impact for homeless pets with a few short clicks! That’s right — you’ll give the animals in our care the greatest possible exposure by simply sharing them with your social media network. Hit that "share" button or create your own post like the social media rock star we know you are, and #ShareTheCare for adoptable pets!" (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• Halloween activities at the recreation center : "It’s the “ghost” wonderful time of the year! 👻 Starting today, the City is hosting a variety of fun and hair-raising Halloween activities at local recreation centers. 🎃 There's something for everyone, from pumpkin carving to crafts to family-friendly movie nights!" (City of San Diego via Facebook)
• It's a Pumpkin Palooza! "The Garden is ready for fall! With pumpkins galore and plenty of photo ops for adults and kids, it's the perfect place to visit these cold October days. Check out what's in bloom and bring the kids in for Pumpkin Palooza! SAPLinGS activities. Don't forget that the entire month of October, we are participating in Kids Free San Diego! With the purchase of an adult ticket, a child 18 or younger enters free." (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Bettyann Pernice

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