​🌱 SD Zoo Wildlife Alliance Wins Best Animation + EVs Popular At Show

Hello, everyone! It's Bettyann Pernice, your host of the San Diego Daily. Savor those croissants, sip that latte/Chai tea, and read on to find out what's happening in town today:

• SD Zoo Wildlife Alliance won the Best Animation Award at the 2023 Rose Parade.
• Hybrids were the most popular cars at the auto show.
• After years in the works, Bay Park gets its signage.

But first, today's weather:

Milder with a brief shower.⛅ High: 67, Low: 55.

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Here are the top stories in San Diego today:

1. The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA) float was a winner in the 134th Rose Parade this week. The float featured both rhinos and giraffes, and was honored with the Animation Award. The rhinos aboard the float could turn their heads toward the spectators, while the giraffes bent their heads down for a drink of fresh water from the waterfall. The float animals depicted live giraffes and rhinos at the Safari Park. (NBC 7 San Diego)
2. This year’s San Diego Auto Show brought hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs) to the San Diego Convention Center. The recent high cost of gas has raised interest in EVs. Yet not everyone is comfortable with all-electric vehicles. Electric car owners caution that some EVs won't travel all the miles they claim to. On the other hand, hybrids are popular since they can accommodate both types of power. (KPBS)
3. In recent years, residents, as well as their planning group, have agreed that Bay Park deserved signage. However, the City of San Diego said that Bay Park was not a community, but only a neighborhood. Bay Park residents pointed out that Bay Park has a history dating back to 1877, while nearby Clairemont was not developed until the 1950s. The city suggested that Bay Park should request a traditional sign, rather than a non-standard one. When it was pointed out to the city that a traditional sign had been requested, the sign was quickly approved. (San Diego Reader)
4. With New Year’s goals declared, residents are hitting the gym to get in shape. According to Statista, 52 percent of new year’s resolutions in 2023 included exercise. Local gyms have seen an increase in gym attendance and are encouraging attendees to keep consistent and pace themselves. Starting with a personal training session is a great way to learn how to achieve goals. So, stay with it — You can do it in 2023! (ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV)

Today in San Diego:

• Qi Gong: Recharging Body & Mind — Riford/La Jolla Branch Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Mind/Body Fitness for Older Adults — San Carlos Branch Library. (10 a.m.)
• Bilingual Storytime: Spanish (Cuentos Bilingües: Español) — Riford/La Jolla Branch Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• Gardening Exchange — Pacific Beach/Earl and Birdie Taylor Branch Library. (Noon)
• Children's Yoga & Stories — San Carlos Branch Library. (2:30 p.m.)
• Teen Anime Club — Logan Heights Branch Library. (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Documenting wildlife: "For more than 16 years, renowned wildlife photographer Joel Sartore, Photographer has traveled the world to answer his calling — the call of the wild. He started the National Geographic Photo Ark with the goal of documenting every wild species living in human care, to inspire action and educate on the importance of conservation." (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• Science fiction lovers: "National Science Fiction Day is unofficially celebrated by many science fiction fans on Jan 2nd to coincide with the official birthdate of famed science fiction writer Isaac Asimov." Head over to sdcl.org (San Diego County Library via Facebook)
• For the love of reading: "Join the Fellowship of Fantastic Fiction and help build community through a common love of reading. Enjoy the best of classic and modern fantasy, horror, and science fiction in a welcoming inclusive group in our new speculative fiction virtual-in person hybrid book club for adults." (San Diego Central Library via Facebook)

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• Le Salon de Musiques: Schubert - Winterreise for Baritone & Piano. (Jan. 8)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll see you soon.

— Bettyann Pernice

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