🌱 'Think Blue' SD + Supervisors Update Bylaws + Fashion Week SD

Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Bettyann Pernice, your host of the San Diego Daily.

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Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 83, Low: 63.

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Here are the top stories in San Diego today:

1. Come celebrate Earth Month in the City of San Diego! The City, in collaboration with community partners, will host a series of events to encourage residents to "Think Blue." Events include the annual ‘Creek to Bay Cleanup,’ a Virtual Green Infrastructure Workshop, Spring Cleaning Workshop, an Earth Fair and more. Earth Month is your chance to give back to Mother Earth. Get involved today! To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (northcoastcurrent.com)
2. San Diego County Supervisors have voted to amend bylaws for the Leon L. Williams Human Relations Commission, to include the ability to censure or remove those who violate its code of conduct. Commission members will receive training on the bylaws, rules of order, and code of conduct. The public can access meetings by video and audio. Attendance requirements will also be revised. Some say that the changes threaten free speech and religious rights. Others say the changes are necessary for members on the commission. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Patch)
3. Into Fashion? Well, Fashion Week San Diego is coming to downtown San Diego on April 23. It offers attendees a first look at 2022 fashions and features 10 emerging designers from San Diego to Brazil. Designers will feature original works from ready-to-wear styles to sustainable, to couture. The event will be hosted by Jodi Kodesh, San Diego’s best weather woman and Emmy Award-winning meteorologist, and Jonathan Harris, longtime broadcast commentator, host, producer, and columnist. Get on top of the latest fashions at Fashion Week San Diego. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (There 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.)
• Job Fair — Logan Heights Branch Library. (10 a.m.)
• Art for All — Pacific Beach/Earl and Birdie Taylor Branch Library. (10 a.m.)
• DYH@L Presents: Adventures in the Wild — San Ysidro Branch Library. (1 p.m.)
• Science Club — Weingart City Heights Library. (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

San Diego Police Department: "When you need information about crime and safety, you shouldn’t have to hunt for it. That’s why we’ve made it easier to find what you’re looking for with our improved website! ou can also find forms now available to submit online, You can also find forms now available to submit online, a section for data and more." (Facebook)

San Diego Humane Society: "Our Project Wildlife Care teams have seen a wide range of animals already this wildlife baby season — like some of these cute critters! In honor of #NationalWildlifeWeek, we wanted to show you some of the wild babies we've cared for." (Facebook)

San Diego Botanic Garden: "𝘙𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘢 𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘦𝘢, or tree Jasmine, is an ornamental tree originally from Thailand. It gets itY's name from the strong fragrance of Jasmine that emanates from it when in bloom. With bright orange flowers growing directly on it's branches and trunk, this tree can currently be found blooming in our Bamboo Garden right besides the pond." (Facebook)

City of San Diego: "The City’s Office of the Independent Budget Analyst is hosting a crash course on the City’s budget process, this coming Tuesday, April 12. The webinar will cover: • How the City’s budget process works. • Key components of the operating and capital improvements budget. • The outlook for current and future budgets. • How San Diego residents can get involved. • Council budget priorities." (Facebook)

San Diego County Library: "Celebrate Día de los Niños throughout April with our books for kids and teens about camping, parks, sports and all things outdoors." (Facebook)

San Diego Central Library: "Did you know that April is California Earthquake Preparedness Month? Celebrate by joining Central Children's Library for The Pillowcase Project! The Pillowcase Project is a special program offered by the American Red Cross that will teach children about earthquakes and how to be prepared." (Facebook)

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— Bettyann Pernice