🌱 Triple Whammy Weather + Naval Base SD Adds EV Charging Stations

Hello everyone! It's Bettyann Pernice, your host of the San Diego Patch newsletter. Enjoy your morning, sip that coffee/tea, crunch on that biscotti, and read on for news about what's happening in town today:

• It's coming: triple whammy weather!
  
• Naval and Marine Corps will install electric vehicle charging stations at local bases.
• Go out and enjoy Museum Month in San Diego.

But first, today's weather:

Windy with a shower or two.🌧️ High: 56, Low: 46.

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

1. Gale winds, rain and snow in the mountains, oh my! It’s being called a triple whammy. Gusty conditions will be evident around town, a wind advisory will be in place for inland areas, and high wind warnings will be up for the coast. So, brace yourself for the incoming storm that will bring inclement weather through next Sunday. Drive carefully and be safe! (NBC San Diego)
2. A new initiative to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging capacity is under way at Navy and Marine Corps bases here in San Diego. Almost $2 million in grants from the California Energy Commission (CEC) will be used for the electrification program. A pilot program to study demand for chargers on base will put in 10 "level 2" EV chargers, as well as four "level 3 fast EV chargers." The military will plan future upgrades in order to eliminate the purchase of gas-powered vehicles by 2035. (KPBS)
3. "Are you ready to join the Tomatomaniacs growing great-tasting tomatoes in their own backyards?" If so, come on down to the Water Conservation Garden in El Cajon on Friday, Feb. 24 and Saturday, Feb. 25 at 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., rain or shine, for the Tomatomania tour. See a unique collection of heirloom tomatoes, as well as the classics. Four-inch plants will be available for purchase. The event is free, so mark your calendars and prepare your garden now for the tasty tomatoes to follow. (Patch)
4. Take advantage of Museum Month before it’s gone! Entrance fees at more than 60 locations are now 50% off original price. Enjoy museums, gardens, historic sites and cultural centers throughout San Diego County. Pick up a Museum Pass at your local library, or download here with an email and zip code, and present it at your venue of choice to get 50% off admission prices on up to four tickets.. For more information, check out the complete list of participating museums here.

Today in San Diego:

• Mind/Body Fitness for Older Adults — San Carlos Branch Library. (10 a.m.)
• Firefighter Storytime with a visit from Fire Engine 10 — College Rolando Branch Library. (10 a.m.)
• Rhythm and Movement — Ocean Beach Branch Library. (10 a.m.)
• Antioxidants and Vitamins — Living Well for Older Adults. (11 a.m.)
• STEM Storytime with Ms. Joslyn — Malcolm X Library and Performing Arts Center. (11 a.m.)
• FREE Tax Preparation with AARP — Allied Gardens/Benjamin Branch Library. (Noon)

From my notebook:

• Donate in honor of your fur baby: "Wait...Isn't every day #LoveYourPetDay?! We hear you, but today it's a little more official! In honor of this holiday, show your love with a donation in their honor to San Diego Humane Society on Facebook or at sdhumane.org/loveyourpet W..." (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• Red Lip Theology: "Author alert! Candice Marie Benbow is coming to San Diego Central Library this upcoming Monday, Feb. 27 at noon to talk about her book, Red Lip Theology. It's part of our annual lecture series with USD Copley Library--everyone is welcome." (San Diego Central Library via Facebook)
• Future of the library: "Join us TOMORROW 2/21 at 6 pm for a special, your voice, your library listening at San Diego Central Library 📣! San Diego Public Library and Library Foundation SD want to hear what YOU want for the future of your library 📚. " (Library Foundation SD via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday. I'll see you around!

— Bettyann Pernice

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