🌱 Students Say: 'One Pill Can Kill' + Frozen Strawberries Recalled

Hello, everyone! Go ahead and sip that cup o' joe/tea, crunch that waffle with butter and syrup, and read on to find out what's happening today in San Diego:

• Students at the High Tech Middle Mesa school warn: 'One Pill Can Kill.'
• Recalled: frozen strawberries purchased from Costco, Trader Joe's and other stores..
• Thanks to a new program, home ownership may be within reach for low- and middle-income residents.

But first, today's weather:

Low clouds breaking and cool.🌥️ High: 64, Low: 53.

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Here are the top stories today in San Diego:

1. A billboard on the streets of Barrio Logan makes it clear: "One pill can kill." The message, created by a group of elementary school students at High Tech Middle Mesa, is an effort to warn about the dangers of fentanyl. Students raised funds to create the billboard, which costs $2,500 for one month, and they're accepting donations to keep it going. (NBC San Diego)
2. A multi-state outbreak of Hepatitis A caused the recall of frozen organic strawberries from California Splendor and Scenic Fruit Company. These brands were sold at Trader Joe’s and Costco, as well as several other stores. If you purchased these products, dispose of them, or return them to the store for a refund. To find out if your bag of strawberries was recalled, check here. (NBC San Diego)
3. No funds to buy a home? Get help from the California Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan program. Low- and moderate-income residents, with incomes up to $211,000, can borrow funds for a down payment and closing costs to purchase homes now, and they can pay back the funds when the home is sold. The homeowner can keep 80% of the home's appreciation, while the program keeps 20% to pay back the loan. Check it out at calhfa.ca.gov. (KPBS)
4. A collaboration between SDG&E and A Reason To Live encourages young artists to create and display their wildlife artwork in National City neighborhoods. The young artists are not only learning more about art, they're taking on leadership roles to make positive change in their community through arts education, creative skill-building and community development efforts. (Cool San Diego Sights!)

Today in San Diego:-

• Music and Motion (For Kids) - MountainView/Beckwourth Branch Library (11:30 AM)
• Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults - Riford/La Jolla Branch Library (11:30 AM)
• Baby Play & Learn - Ocean Beach Branch Library (12:00 PM)
• Fun & Games for Seniors - Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center (12:30 PM)
• Bird Migration: Marvels, Myths and Mysteries - OASIS San Diego (1:00 PM)
• DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY - Central Library (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Twin hummingbirds!: "We had twins! Our resident hummingbird had set her nest at the beginning of our World of Orchids exhibition, picking a prime location. Now with the end of our show, we were able to see two babies peaking their heads out the nest and getting ready to make their way into the rest of the Garden. Next time you visit, be sure to keep an eye out for these small ones!" (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• Dedication year-round: "Let's give a roaring hip-hippo-hooray to San Diego Humane Society's incredible VOLUNTEERS! These folks are simply the beast, and we otterly appreciate everything they do." (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• Book recommendation: "This week's recommendation comes from Humanities Librarian Steven Torres-Roman. He recommends Mark Lawrence's 2011 gritty fantasy novel, 'Prince of Thorns.' For his full review read the April 9, 2023 issue of the San Diego Union-Tribune." (San Diego Central Library via Facebook)
• Visit the flower fields: "Stop and smell the flowers this spring, all 55-acres of them at The Flower Fields! 🌷 📷 IG: marcetravel_" (Visit San Diego via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Bettyann Pernice

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