🌱SD Zoo Wildlife Alliance's Toss The Tusk + Say It Now Launched In SD

Good morning, everyone! I'm here with your latest copy of the San Diego Patch newsletter. Go ahead, sip that coffee/tea, munch on those pancakes and sausages, and read on to find out what's happening around town today:

• San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance invites you to Toss The Tusk.
• It's a message to say it now, rather than at a memorial service.
• Unseasonable weather has drenched us!

But first, today's weather:

Cool with clouds and sun.⛅ High: 59, Low: 48.

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

1. On Mar. 3, celebrate World Wildlife Day with San Diego Zoo Safari Park for the Toss the Tusk event. Bring you items to the Safari Park's main entrance — admission is not necessary to participate. Contribute any ivory or other wildlife products (no questions asked) to reduce demand for these products and to bring hope to endangered species in a future world free of wildlife trafficking. Learn more at SDZWA.Org/tossthetusk. (SD Zoo Wildlife Alliance)
2. Ever thought of having a memorial service for the living? Students at La Jolla Country Day School recently joined in to launch a live campaign of Say It Now to express gratitude to important people in their lives. Keynote speaker Martin Luther King III was on hand to urge people to say it now, rather than at a memorial service. It's a great idea: celebrate someone special to you, your parents, grandparents, teachers, or mentors, today. Don't wait! (Del Mar Times)
3. Rain – it’s been hitting us hard! With gusty winds, floods, and even snow in the mountains, the weather has been cold, wet, and atypical for our area. Snow totals have been up to 25 inches in Mount Laguna. Rain totals varied with up to 2.20 inches in coastal areas, 2.45 inches in the valleys, 2.51 inches in the mountains, and 1.03 inches in the deserts. It’s expected that more inclement weather will be with us this week. (NBC San Diego)

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Today in San Diego:

• How to Ensure Home Safety for the Elderly — North San Diego Business Chamber. (11 a.m.)
• Baby Storytime — Logan Heights Branch Library. (Noon)
• Mindful Meditation — Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center. (1 p.m.)
• Basic Computer Series: Email III| Report & Block Users — San Ysidro Branch Library. (2 p.m.)
• Paws to Read — Serra Mesa -Kearny Mesa Branch Library. (3 p.m.)
• Books'n'Snacks! — Logan Heights Branch Library. (3:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• First line of defense: "Our patrol officers are the backbone of our department. They are the first line of defense for keeping our community safe. Whether it's responding to emergency calls or conducting routine patrols, our officers work tirelessly to ensure that San Diego remains a safe place to live for all of us." (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• Ocean Beach Pier closed: "To ensure public safety, the
  Ocean Beach Pier will remain closed until further notice. The pier suffered damage from rain, wind and high surf in January. Out of caution, it will remain closed throughout the stormy season and be assessed for reopening following the wet weather." (City of San Diego via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Bettyann Pernice

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