🌱 Twin Andean Bear Cubs At Zoo + Caution: Rattlesnakes Biting Dogs!

Good morning, everyone! I'm back with your new copy of the San Diego Patch newsletter. Sip that coffee/tea, munch on that bagel and cream cheese, and read on for news of what's happening in our town today:

• Rare twin Andean Bear cubs are now at SD Zoo .
• Caution: Rattlesnakes biting dogs!
• New law stops free viewing during events at Rady Shell events.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy with showers around.☔ High: 61, Low: 53.

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

Andean Bear Cubs

1. Waddling out of their private den, two 3-month-old Andean bear cubs at the San Diego Zoo are coming into the public-facing habitat for all to see. Their births are significant to conservation efforts as they are currently counted as Vulnerable on the international Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species. Habitat loss and poaching have lessened the number of Andean bears across Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. (NBC San Diego)
2. With temperatures rising around San Diego, rattlesnakes are appearing and posing a danger to pets and humans. Now is a good time to train your pet to obey and avoid the dangerous snakes. It is suggested that if your pet gets bit, keep it calm and hydrated, and give it some Benadryl. Then get it to a vet immediately. Antivenom treatment costs between $5,000 - $8,000. If a human gets bit, wrap the wound and get to a clinic or hospital right away for treatment. (NBC San Diego)
3. Since the opening of the venue, people have come to view concerts on a ribbon of sidewalk lining the Rady Shell. However, a new ordinance will stop that from happening. Officials cite safety concerns of people blocking the area with lawn chairs, coolers, and tables. Sitting, climbing, or hanging out on the rocks near the sidewalk, will also be prohibited. Police will now direct people to move to an area of the park where concerts can still be heard, but not viewed. The ordinance will be enforced as of April 14, 2023. (ABC 10 News)
4. Each decorated egg is a tiny masterpiece! These traditional Ukrainian decorated eggs, known as pysanky, are created for the Easter celebration. Using beeswax, creators make these beautiful and colorful designs. The eggs were viewed on Saturday at Balboa Park, courtesy of the House of Ukraine! (Cool San Diego Sights!)

Today in San Diego:

• FREE Tax Preparation with AARP - Allied Gardens/Benjamin Branch Library (11:30 AM)
• DYH@L: KinderCamp - Skyline Hills Branch Library (12:00 PM)
• Kamishibai Storytime - Carmel Valley Branch Library (4:00 PM)
• Beginning Vegetable Gardening - Class #2 - Getting Your Garden Started (5:00 PM)
• Pajama Storytime - MountainView/Beckwourth Branch Library (5:30 PM)
• Creative Time for Adults: Soap Design - San Ysidro Branch Library(6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• San Diego Humane Society: "(🔊Volume up!) Everyone’s favorite ambassador hippo, Hannah Shirley, is here with a reminder about the importance self-care! Hannah is leading by example and giving us a peek at her routine." (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• Summer reading program: "It might be March but the Summer Reading Program is on the mind at SDPL! ☀️📚❤️ This past week we invited all our performers to come out and showcase what they do, while our librarians were ready to book them for the summer. 🗓️ " (San Diego Central Library via Facebook)
• Speeding up permit acquisition: "The new Affordable Housing Permit Now Program speeds up the permits for 100% affordable housing projects and emergency shelters. The program provides expedited reviews, dictating that they be completed in no more than 30 business days." (City of San Diego via Facebook)
• Stop the spread of health misinformation: "We can all help stop the spread of health misinformation! Share this toolkit, carefully put together by the San Diego Circuit libraries, with your loved ones. The toolkit includes useful fact sheets that help you identify and fact check." (San Diego Central Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Bettyann Pernice

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