​🌱 SDG&E Wants More For 2024 + Future of Parkway Plaza + Tiny Homes

Hello everyone! I'm back this morning with your latest copy of San Diego Patch newsletter. Sip that coffee, crunch your bowl of krispies, and read on for what's happening in our town today:

• As if they don't already charge enough, SDG&E wants you to pay more.
• Take a survey on the future of Parkway Plaza.
• Don't have room for an ADU? Try a tiny home.

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Cool with some sun.🌤️ High: 59, Low: 45.

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Here are four the top stories in San Diego today:

1. Voice your views about the SDG&E 2024 rate increase request. Customers will get that chance before the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) makes its decision on whether to grant such an increase. SDG&E said it wants to increase rates to invest in alternative technologies. Click here to find out about public forums on SDGE’s general rate case. (FOX 5 San Diego)
2. If you live in the City of El Cajon, you may wish to provide your input regarding the future of Parkway Plaza. Do you think Parkway Plaza should provide additional shopping options, more events or other amenities? Do you think the property should be converted to affordable housing? If so, would you consider living there? These and other questions will assist the city in determining how the property should be used in the future. Take the survey and be heard! (ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV)
3. Want a tiny home for your backyard? Now, you can tour tiny houses, see van conversions, backyard cottages (ADUs), shipping container homes and more. Meet with the builders and the people who live tiny, at the TinyFest, Saturday and Sunday, March 11 – 12, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Enjoy live music, food trucks, entertainment and shop the Simple Living marketplace. Find out more at TinyFest. (Patch)
4. A flash mob of middle-aged women surprised San Diegans this week as they hit the streets to celebrate Women’s History Month. Smashing age and cultural stereotypes, this hip-hop dance crew reclaimed the streets and let others know they are not invisible. Wearing their signature pink visors and short permed hair, the women danced to bring joy to the streets. Want to participate? Find out more: (CBS News 8)

Today in San Diego:

• Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults — Riford/La Jolla Branch Library (11:30 AM)
• AARP Tax Preparation — College Rolando Branch Library (11:30 AM)
• Music and Motion — MountainView/Beckwourth Branch Library (11:30 AM)
• Basic ESL I presented by SWC — Otay Mesa Branch Library (12:00 PM)
• Baby Play & Learn — Ocean Beach Branch Library (12:00 PM)
• Storytime with Bookman — Mira Mesa Branch Library (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Maximizing their luck: "We're ecstatic about the love we saw on our recent post about Max who was looking for a new family. Since that sweet teddy bear has now found a home, we wanted to share a few more friendly faces to help MAXimize their luck!" (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• Recommended reads: "Go Behind the Desk at San Diego Public Library and take a look at our latest Recommended Reads published in The San Diego Union-Tribune. This week's recommendation comes from Supervising Librarian Kelly Verheyden. She recommends J.T. Ellison's 2023 novel 'It's One of Us.' Fans of domestic thrillers will want to put this on their reading list." (San Diego Central Library via Facebook)
• Bubbles: "Don’t miss the East Village Bubble Pop-Up on March 12! The family-friendly event returns to Fault Line Park and features an afternoon full of community and bubbles galore! Check out this video from last year to get an idea of what to expect." (Downtown San Diego Partnership via Facebook)
• World of orchids: "¡La exhibición anual de orquídeas regresa a San Diego Botanic Garden! World of Orchids decorará el Conservatorio de Educación Familiar de Dickinson empezando el 11 de marzo. Visite nuestra pajina web para ver la variedad de clases, lista de vendedores los fines de semana y mas information del acceso para miembros durante todo el mes. Haz clic al link para obtener más información. https://sdbg.org/world-of-orchids/" (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Bettyann Pernice

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