🌱 U.S.-Mexico Flow + 'Urban Village' Flats + Used Batteries + SD Jobs

Good morning, San Diego! Bettyann Pernice here with your Tuesday edition🗞️of the San Diego Daily. Here's the community news you need to know right now:

• Senate backup stops fix for sewage flow💩at the U.S.—Mexico border.
• A 145-unit affordable, urban-village style apartment complex🏢 will be built in National City.
• How to dispose of those used household batteries? 🔋Now there is a way.
• San Diego has jobs aplenty — Take a look and see if one is for you! 🧑‍💼

First, today's weather:

Areas of low clouds, 🌤️then sun. High: 80, Low: 69.

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

1. It is disgusting. Sewage flows across the U.S.-Mexico border fouling our beaches. 🏖️You may be wondering why a solution has not been found to stop the flow. A solution was found, or so everyone thought. Several years ago, Congress passed a trade bill and money to solve the problem was given to the EPA, which handles clean water, but does not handle infrastructure. The EPA has been trying to transfer the money to the International Boundary and Water Commission, a federal agency that can build the infrastructure. However, U.S. Sen. Shelley Capito of West Virginia is holding back funds to build the infrastructure needed to fix the problem. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (KPBS)
2. Community Housing Works has partnered with San Ysidro Health to build🏗️a 145-unit affordable apartment complex in National City. The complex will be urban village-style and called the Kimball Highland Apartments. “The Kimball Highland groundbreaking reinforces National City’s commitment to creating an age-friendly community by recognizing the unique needs that all walks of life may have,” said Mayor Alejandra Sotelo-Solis. Rents will be $660 - $2,300 per month for qualified individuals earning between $27,330 and $63,770 per year. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Times of San Diego)
3. It's everyone’s pet peeve, isn't it? You can easily buy batteries, 🔋but you cannot easily find a place to dispose of them safely. Many stores will not take used batteries back for disposal. Some residents just dump them into the trash — but that is not safe. Typical alkaline batteries include manganese, which is an essential nutrient, but high levels can cause adverse health impacts. The Environmental Protection Agency suggests sending alkaline batteries to a battery recycler. However, the State of California considers batteries hazardous waste that needs to be disposed of at a special facility. To help residents, San Diego County has made it possible to dispose of your unwanted batteries at select libraries. Find out where you can take yours. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV)
4. Although the unemployment rate has dropped📉significantly here in San Diego, there are still hundreds of jobs that remain unfilled. There are entry-level jobs beginning at about $18 per hour plus benefits, truck driver jobs from $45 per hour, sales positions from $100,000 per year, and more. Take a look 👀— find out what's out there for you! To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (San Diego Patch)

Today in San Diego:

• Music🎵 and Motion — MountainView/Beckwourth Branch Library. (11:30 a.m.)
• Digital Navigator💻on-site — Malcolm X Library and Performing Arts Center. (Noon)
• Teens Gettin' Crafty: Air Plant🌿Sandscapes — Point Loma Branch Library. (1 p.m.)
• Restorative Gentle Yoga🧘à la carte — San Diego Oasis. (1:30 p.m.)
• Children's Craft: Think & Make Shapes🔵🔺🟪🌙— University Community Library. (2:30 p.m.)
• Career Training/Certificate Programs — SD College🎓of Continuing Education information table. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• San Diego Zoo: "Meet the hairless guinea pig. 🐖 Chew your way through this interesting info on our favorite underground nude dudes. Found in🌍Africa, these tunnel beings can be seen in the Spineless Marvels building at Wildlife Explorers Basecamp." (San Diego Zoo via Instagram)
• San Diego Humane Society: "We heard it's Senior Citizen's Day, so we'd like to take this opportunity to introduce you to some of our senior pit-izens! Early dinners, plenty of couch time and slow, leisurely walks? 🐕Yes, please! The best is still ahead for these vintage house hippos, and they deserve to spend their golden years in a loving home." (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• Visit San Diego: "Did you really go to San Diego if you didn't explore Balboa Park? 🤔 📷 IG: jeffreyg619" (Visit San Diego via Facebook)
• Feeding San Diego: "Today is National Senior Citizens Day! We are fortunate to have so many amazing seniors who donate their time to Feeding San Diego. This group includes longtime volunteers Linda👵🏻and Gary👴🏻who have volunteered at over 100 Together Tour food distributions! That adds up to over 750 hours donated." (Feeding San Diego via Facebook)
• San Diego Central Library: "Go Behind the Desk at San Diego Public Library and take a look at our latest Recommended Reads📖published in The San Diego Union-Tribune. Our latest Union-Tribune Recommended Read comes from Angie Stava, Children and Teen Materials Librarian at the Central Library." (San Diego Central Library via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Bettyann Pernice

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