​🌱 More Stoned Seniors Needed ER + Sex Trafficking 101 For Parents

Good morning, everyone! I'm here with your Thursday edition of the San Diego Daily. Sip that latte/Chai, munch on those pancakes, and keep on reading to find out what's happening in town today:

• Increase in stoned seniors needing ER treatment.
• District Attorney educates parents about sex trafficking.
• No eggs at the grocery store? Find out why.

But first, today's weather:

Partial sunshine.⛅ High: 69, Low: 47.

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

1. UCSD School of Medicine reports that 12,167 stoned seniors visited emergency rooms in 2019, a 3,200 percent increase over 2005. Patients are often overly confident that cannabis will not have adverse side-effects, as compared to prescription drugs. Although seniors may have used cannabis in their younger days, older bodies may react differently to the same drugs. Seniors should speak to their health providers about possible risks. (NBC San Diego)
2. San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan held a class called "Human Trafficking 101" this week to educate parents on the signs of sex trafficking. Stephan emphasized that online chat rooms are among the places predators go to groom kids. She urged parents not to threaten to take away their child’s phone, but to discuss the problem with their kids. Teaching kids what predators do can help to protect kids from traffickers. Both young girls and boys are vulnerable, and predators are going for kids who are younger and younger. Educate — Keep kids safe! (KUSI)
3. Wondering why there are no eggs at the supermarket? No, it's not a supply-chain issue. The shortage is due to the ongoing outbreak of avian flu. The virus has had a major impact on the poultry industry. In addition, the recent high demand has also strained the decreased supply of eggs here in San Diego and around the country. (KUSI)
4. At the Birch Aquarium in La Jolla, a female weedy seadragon has successfully transferred eggs to a male seadragon. It was an extremely rare occurrence and a history-making event, as seadragons do not typically breed in captivity. The male will now carry the eggs on his tail for 4-6 weeks until they hatch. They are now at the Seadragons & Seahorses exhibit, which was created to be an ideal environment for breeding seadragons. (San Diego Patch)

Today in San Diego:

• Paradise Gardeners — Skyline Hills Branch Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Mandarin Chinese Story Time — Mira Mesa Branch Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• Kamishibai Storytime — Carmel Mountain Ranch Library. (11 a.m.)
• Baby Sign Storytime! — San Ysidro Branch Library. (Noon)
• Ikebana Japanese Floral Design — Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center. (12:30 p.m.)
• Pen to Paper Writing Group — Riford/La Jolla Branch Library. (1 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Overwhelmed at the shelter: "We'd like to introduce you to a very special dog named Ewles. This 1-year-old Basenji mix is both visually and hearing impaired. For dogs like Ewles, the world (and the shelter) can be overwhelming. That's why it's crucial for the people in his life to give him the support and training he needs to thrive." (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• Rehoming pets: "Looking for a new best furiend, but haven't found your match in the shelter? There are hundreds more pets, like adorable Superman, looking for new families on our partner rehoming sites! Thanks to these tools, current owners have the opportunity to place their pet directly into a new home, and adopters can hear all about their new pet from their current caretakers." (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• SDPD SWAT team: "Did you know that our SWAT team is trained to handle some of the most intense and dangerous situations in the city? These highly skilled professionals undergo regular training to ensure they are always ready for action. We are grateful for their dedication to keeping our community safe. #SDPD #SWAT #Training" (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• Report that pothole: "Pothole patching and repair is a year-round service but the rainy season brings with it a significant rise in #GetItDone pothole reports. Immediately after the storm, crews were out in the Clairemont and Pacific Beach areas last Friday repairing some big ones." (City of San Diego via Facebook)
• Give your plants some love today: "It's National Houseplant Appreciation Day! Give your plants a little extra love today, check their soil, rotate them for even sunlight, clean their leaves, maybe even go out and give a plant a new home 😉 The popularity of houseplants has grown over the years and have provided people with a touch of nature in their homes, helping them feel calm and relaxed." (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• Recital program: "Soprano Michelle Anne Law and pianist Phillip Dannels present a recital program exploring the vibrant palette of colors and textures used in classical music. Both musicians are synesthetes and experience music as both an aural and visual phenomenon, connecting music with color in the mind's eye. This recital explores their unique sensory experience of classical music for voice and piano." (San Diego Central Library via Facebook)

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