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Good morning, everyone! The sun is shining today, so sip that coffee/tea, munch on those eggs and bacon, and read on for what's happening around San Diego today:

• Remember to sign up for AlertSanDiego.
• Who will fill the open seat on the county Board of Supervisors?
• Funds are available to help pay water bills.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny.🌞 High: 66, Low: 49.

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

1. Want to be notified about an emergency or disaster that may impact you in San Diego? Now, at AlertSanDiego you can register your cell phone number, VoIP phone number and email address so you will be called/emailed in case of a serious event. It's TTY/TDD capable. If your phone number or email address is already listed in the database, no need to register them again. Sign up here. (ReadySanDiego.org)
2. How will the open seat on the County Board of Supervisors be filled? Now with a 2-2 split on the board, the open seat will be filled either by an appointment or by a special election. Since Republicans would have veto power over any candidate recommended by Democrats, a deadlock could automatically trigger a special election within 90 days. (CBS8 News)
3. Struggling to pay water bills? You are not alone! Now $2.5 million is allocated for San Diego County residents who need financial assistance to pay those bills. The funds are available for low-income water customers, to cover both residential water and wastewater bills. To determine eligibility, go to MAACproject.org/lihwap. (Patch)
4. If you're looking for Easter egg hunts, bunny visits, spring festivals and other seasonal fun, check out our list of bunny brunches, flower extravaganzas, street fairs, bunny trains, Hullaballoos and more. Check with organizers to verify information before attending. See Patch’s annual guide to Easter: (San Diego Patch)

Today in San Diego:

• Garden Exchange - Rancho Peñasquitos Library (10:00 AM)
• Tech Help - Skyline Hills Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Introduction to Game Design - Mira Mesa Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• Paws to Read - Mira Mesa Branch Library (11:00 AM)
• Signing Storytime - North Park Branch Library (11:00 AM)
• Beyond the Touch: Infant Massage informational meeting — Malcolm X Library and Performing Arts Center (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Don't feed coyotes: "Our Project Wildlife team is making targeted efforts to capture and care for a coyote suffering from a severe case of mange in the University City area of San Diego, but their attempts are being hampered by community members putting out food for the animal. Our team has placed traps with food inside them in the area, but if the coyote is already full and fed, they are unlikely to enter the trap. While well-intended, feeding wildlife is never a good idea for many reasons, including the fact that human food is unhealthy for wild animals. Animals like coyotes have specialized diets, and they can become malnourished or die if fed the wrong food." (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• Six horticulturists at the garden: "Meet our Horticulture Supervisor, Tory! Tory oversees a team of six horticulturalists here at the Garden and works incredibly hard to keep our 37 acres beautiful for visitors to enjoy all year long." (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• Satisfaction survey: "There’s only 1 DAY left to take the San Diego Public Library’s satisfaction survey 📚! Help shape future programming and more by sharing your thoughts at 📲 mysdpl.org/satisfactionsurvey #LibraryFoundationSD #SDPLSurvey #ShareYourThought..." (Library Foundation SD via Facebook)
• Free Level Up enrichment program: "Summer is just around the corner, and the best summer experience for your child is waiting! Registration for #free Level Up Enrichment afternoon programs and full-day camps is underway. San Diego Unified encourages all families to take advantage of these fun and educational opportunities." (San Diego Unified School District via Facebook)
• Get the most out of your CalFresh benefits: "With big changes to CalFresh happening, Feeding San Diego wants to make sure you get the most out of your benefits and have information on how to access to additional food assistance This article from NPR breaks down what you need to know." (Feeding San Diego via Facebook)

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