🌱 Vet Builds Affordable Housing + New COVID-19 Statistics For SD

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Let's start today off on an informed note, shall we? Here's everything you need to know around town today.

First, today's weather:

A bit of rain in the morning. High: 65, Low: 56.

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

1. Joseph Lewis, who is a developer and served in Operation Desert Storm, is building affordable housing in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of San Diego. “I definitely saw a need because being a homeless veteran myself after I went overseas and served my country in Desert Storm, to come back to be homeless and living in my car, just didn’t make sense, so somebody has to do something, so it might as well be me,” Lewis said. He plans to bring more affordable housing units to San Diego in the future. To learn more: Click into Parenthesis, then click the link. (NBC San Diego)
2. The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency has released the latest COVID-19 statistics. Through March 22, over 93.7 percent of San Diegans have been at least partially vaccinated, over 82.3 percent have been fully vaccinated, and more than 55.5 percent have been boosted. Deaths in our region exceed 5,146. To learn more: Click into Parenthesis, then click the link. (Press Release Desk)
3. Love murder mysteries? Don't miss Agatha Christie's 'Orient Express' at the Coronado Playhouse. The play delivers imaginative scenic designs and revolving panels of periaktos, an ancient Greek theatrical device that rotates for changing sets. Each scene provides views of the train's exterior, the dining room, and nearby sleeping compartments. A stunning visual! To learn more: Click into Parenthesis, then click the link. (Patch)

Today in San Diego:

• Toddler Storytime — Riford/La Jolla Branch Library. (Noon)
• Chalk the Block: A Sidewalk Chalk Art Project — Point Loma Branch Library. (2 p.m.)
• DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY — San Ysidro Branch Library. (3 p.m.)
• Career Training/ Certificate Programs — SD College of Continuing Education information table. (4 p.m.)
• Banned Book Club — Mira Mesa Branch Library. (6:30 p.m.)
• 2022 Winter/Spring Concert Series: The Cracow Duo — San Diego Public Library, Central Library. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• San Diego Zoo: "Time for another penguin progress report. 🐧 Good penguin — Lucas! The first chick hatched at the Zoo; Lucas is now old enough to start pursuing a lady-friend at four years old. He was such a gentleman while courting single girl Katy that we couldn't help but root for his success!" (Instagram)
• San Diego Police Department: "We continue to honor our brothers and sisters and show respect to those that answered their last call." (Facebook)
• San Diego Humane Society: "Since the attack on Ukraine began more than a month ago, we have been exploring how San Diego Humane Society can best support the people fleeing the conflict with their pets, or the animals left behind during this tragic situation. Our partner, Greater Good Charities, recently let us know they need additional veterinary support and asked our President & CEO Dr. Gary Weitzman to deploy as part of their response to the crisis in Ukraine." (Facebook)
• Downtown San Diego Partnership: "The architectural wonder located on the edge of San Diego Bay, also known as The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, is pulling in big names for its 2022 season starting this June like Jennifer Hudson, Common, Elvis Costello and more! Check out the venue's full schedule to see who else is heading to our fair city." (Facebook)
• San Diego Central Library: "It's egg-hunting season! There are dozens of egg hunts happening throughout San Diego Park Rec Centers over the next couple of weeks. Take a look at the schedule: bit.ly/3LiMiU9 See what spring events are happening at the library (yes, we've got an egg hunt or two)." (Facebook)

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— Bettyann Pernice