🌱 Super Lotto Plus SD Winner + CA Climate Dream + SD Deaths = 5K

Happy Friday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 62, Low: 46.

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

1. The bad news is that, once again, no one won the SuperLotto Plus jackpot. The good news is that, once again, no one won the jackpot, and that means, there is still a chance for you to win. The California Lottery reported that the estimated jackpot for Saturday will be worth about $20 million. You've got to be in it to win it! To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (San Diego Patch)
2. San Diego has hit a new tragic milestone. There have been more than 5K COVID-19 deaths here. "Every death is tragic, and our condolences go out to the family and friends of all of the San Diegans who have lost their lives during this pandemic," said Wilma J. Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer. "Vaccination continues to be our best defense against COVID-19 and associated hospitalizations. I urge anyone who is not up to date with their shots to get vaccinated." Find out where COVID-19 vaccinations are available. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Press Release Desk)
3. Is it even possible? County leaders want San Diego to cut greenhouse gasses a full decade before the rest of the state. However, cars and trucks are responsible for almost half of the area's emissions, and government only has so much power to control use of fossil fuels. Is this San Diego's impossible dream? To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Voice of San Diego)

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Today in San Diego:

• The Green Thumbs: A Children's Garden Club! — Mira Mesa Branch Library. (10 a.m.)
• AARP Tax Assistance, Serra Mesa — Kearny Mesa Branch Library. (10 a.m.)
• SoCal Community Resource Fair — Malcolm X Library and Performing Arts Center. (10 a.m.)
• Art for All, Pacific Beach — Earl and Birdie Taylor Branch Library. (10 a.m.)
• Virtual Slime and Non-Newtonian Fluids — San Diego Public Library. (11 a.m.)
• NGLCC LGBT Sip & Pitch Fridays — Greater San Diego Business Association. (Noon)

From my notebook:

• San Diego Police Department: "We're celebrating Black History Month by featuring one of our senior law enforcement officers, Lt. Vernon Peterson of our Gang Investigations Unit. Lt. Peterson has approximately 23 years with @SanDiegoPD and has a degree in behavioral science and a minor in criminal justice. His career started at Central Division on patrol. He worked various assignments such as narcotics and the bike team. In 2011, he was promoted to detective, where he worked mid-city investigations, vice, and internal affairs. In 2014, Lt. Peterson was promoted to sergeant, and in 2020 he was promoted to lieutenant. Thank you, Lt. Peterson, for your leadership to those within the department and your service to @CityOfSanDiego" (Facebook)
• San Diego Zoo: "Feisty fennecs. Don't let their charming appearance fool you. These pint-sized predators are excellent hunters and feast on a variety of prey including insects, rodents, snails and lizards. Fennec foxes are also opportunistic omnivores and enjoy plants, fruits, roots, and eggs." (Instagram)
• San Diego History Center: "Celebrate San Diego: Black History & Heritage 1968: San Diego reacts to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. The day after Dr. King's assassination, students from University of California, San Diego, called outside the City Council chambers. A memorial was held for Dr. King at the Balboa Bowl three days after his assassination. Over 5,000 people attended the service, which was organized by the South East San Diego Ministerial Alliance. Religious leaders from Catholic, African American Methodist Episcopal, Jewish and other faith communities were present to honor Dr. King." (Facebook)
• San Diego Botanic Garden: "Calling all SAPlinGS! Drop by anytime Wednesday-Friday from 10 a.m.-noon for science, art, and play at The San Diego Botanic Garden. Wednesdays are spent in the Incredible Edible Garden!" (Facebook)
• Miracle Babies: "Maternal Mental Health is important and seeking help is often not the easiest task. As mothers, we are used to taking care of others, but let us not forget to take care of ourselves." (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.

— Bettyann Pernice