​🌱 Voting Options + Respiratory Viruses + Car Theft + Surf Shop At 60

Good morning, everyone. It's me, Bettyann Pernice, your host of the San Diego Daily bringing you news of what's happening around town today. Grab your coffee — let's get started!

• You can vote at any voting center in San Diego.
• It's a triple threat of respiratory illnesses here in San Diego.
• Cars most often stolen in San Diego.
• It's a milestone 60 years for Pacific Beach Surf Shop.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny, lovely San Diego weather.🌤️High: 75, Low: 56.

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

1. Now, voters can take advantage of early voting at 39 vote centers around San Diego County. Open from 8 a.m. — 5 p.m., these vote centers replace polling places. Beginning Nov. 5, an additional 179 locations will open. Residents of San Diego can visit any vote center to cast their ballots. All centers will be open on Election Day, Nov. 8, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Check out sdvote.com for further details. (Times of San Diego)
2. Warning! Respiratory illness is on the rise in San Diego County. It's a trifecta of COVID-19, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus cases (RSV) infecting San Diegans. Cough, runny nose, and fever are symptoms of RSV, and the protocol is to treat the symptoms. In severe cases where breathing is affected, hospitalization may be necessary. The emergency room waiting times have been long, especially at Rady Children's Hospital. Right now, all three illnesses are draining local hospitals. (NBC San Diego)
3. It’s called Pacific Beach Surf Shop, and it’s the oldest surf shop in San Diego. Having opened back in 1962, it is now celebrating its 60th year in business. Owned by a surfer, the shop teaches surfing to adults and kids who want to learn how to ride the waves. The owner has just created a Surfer’s Journal, which provides information about the science behind surfing, waves, and weather. Lessons at Pacific Beach Surf Shop might just be a great holiday gift for someone on your list! (NBC San Diego)
4. Which cars are most often stolen in San Diego? According to current data, Honda Civics and Accords, Chevy Silverado, Jeep Wranglers, and CR-Vs are the cars stolen in high numbers here in San Diego. Chevy and Ford pick-ups are the most common trucks stolen. From January 2021 until now, the SDPD has seen a huge spike in auto thefts here in San Diego. What to do? Roll up your windows, lock your car, take your keys, and park in well-lit parking areas. To avoid break-ins don’t keep anything in view inside your car. (CBS News 8)

Today in San Diego:

• Live Music & Wine Tasting — ZXQ Vineyards and Winery. (Noon)
• Halloween Concert with Symphonic Strings at the Organ Pavilion — San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory. (2 p.m.)
• The SpongeBob Musical — Casa del Prado Theatre. (2 p.m.)
• Taste of Italy Food Tour (Evening) — Little Italy San Diego. (4 p.m.)
• Bearcat BOO! Halloween Tours — Wild Wonders, Inc. (5:30 p.m.)
• Alice Glass, Glass Spells, Disco Goth — Music Box. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• It is called CicloSDias San Diego! "We can't wait for CicloSDias San Diego! The free open streets celebration is happening on Sunday, Nov. 6, in downtown San Diego from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 🚴 Approximately 5 miles of city streets will be opened to families, pedestrians, cyclists, joggers, skateboarders, and anyone else interested in using this public space." (City of San Diego via Facebook)
• Tributes & Sentiments chalk graveyard: "Want to start celebrating Día de los Muertos early? Come by San Diego Avenue next to La Casa de Estudillo in the park and make your mark! In chalk that is. We are proud to present our Tributes & Sentiments chalk graveyard again this year for the first time in 2 years." (Old Town San Diego State Historic Park via Facebook)
• Puppy Preschool & Kitten Kindergarten: "Class is in session for San Diego puppies and kittens! Puppy Preschool (for pups under 16 weeks old) and Kitten Kindergarten (for cats under 13 weeks old) are kicking off at our San Diego Campus on Nov. 1 and 2! Don't miss out on socializing your young pets in this crucial stage of their lives. These courses will introduce your beloved fur friends to new people, animals, places, and experiences in a safe and fun way!" (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• Furry flying creatures: "#Batweek 🦇 is in full throttle now through Halloween! 🎃 We’ve got a nifty #bookdisplay conjured up by our Sciences team currently up on the 3rd floor at Central. Love them or hate them, these furry flying creatures are important pollinators and help keep insect populations low. However, habitat destruction, harmful myths, and wind turbines threaten their populations. Learn more about these fascinating mammals." (San Diego Central Library via Facebook)
• Early voting is underway: "Don't delay, vote today! 🎉 Early voting is underway at the Registrar's office in Kearny Mesa, 5600 Overland Avenue, San Diego, from 8 a.m. — 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. #SDVOTE" (San Diego County Library via Facebook)

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

— Bettyann Pernice

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