🌱 Waiting For A Stimulus Check? + 41 Dogs Relocated To The Pacific NW

Hi, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with the Daily. Start your day with some coffee/tea, crunch on your bagel and cream cheese, and find out what's happening around town today.

• If you're waiting for your stimulus check, you may still get one, or not.
• Forty-one dogs relocated to the Pacific Northwest.

But first, today's weather:

Areas of low clouds, then sun. 🌤️ High: 64, Low: 51.

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

1. Still waiting for your stimulus check? The Middle Class Tax Refund was scheduled for distribution Oct. 7 – Nov. 14. Distribution is delayed, but some San Diegans won't receive a check at all. Debit cards are currently being mailed out to those whose last names start with the letters N – V. Those who don’t earn enough to file a tax return do not qualify for a return. (CBS News 8)
2. San Diego Humane Society Shelters have reached capacity. Now, 41 adoptable dogs will be relocated to the Oregon Humane Society. These dogs have already been offered for adoption in Oceanside, El Cajon, Escondido, and San Diego. The Oregon Society will see to it that these dogs are offered for adoption in the Pacific Northwest. (FOX 5 San Diego)
3. Cold and flu season has begun, and medications are flying off the shelves. Local pharmacies can't keep enough medication in stock. Along with COVID-19, respiratory virus, and whooping cough, cold and flu season brings customers into local pharmacies seeking relief for themselves or family members. Pharmacies report there's also a supply issue which translates into fewer products on the shelves. (ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV)
4. On Monday, the City of San Diego will release 250 million gallons of drinking water from the Hodges Reservoir into the San Dieguito River. The purpose is to reduce the water elevation from 277 feet to 275 feet. The water release will continue for two days. This timeline could change due to weather patterns. (NBC San Diego)
5. Each December, wreaths are placed on the tombstones of our fallen heroes. It's a way to honor those who served their country and now lay at rest. Eighty-seven percent of the graves at Miramar and Fort Rosecrans National Cemeteries will not receive a wreath for Christmas. Donations of $15 or more are needed to adorn the graves of our brothers and sisters here in San Diego. The deadline for donations is today. If you would like to donate, click here. (FOX 5 San Diego)

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Today in San Diego:

• Get Your Steps In: San Diego Oasis Mall Walkers — OASIS San Diego. (9 a.m.)
• Qi Gong: Recharging Body & Mind — Riford/La Jolla Branch Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Storytime — Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center. (10 a.m.)
• Mind/Body Fitness for Older Adults — San Carlos Branch Library. (10 a.m.)
• Storytime with Ms. Debbie — Malcolm X Library and Performing Arts Center. (11 a.m.)
• Richard Lederer : A Morning of Language & Laughter — OASIS San Diego. (1 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Fabulous makeovers for adoptable dogs: "We’re thrilled to have celebrity grooming artist Gabriel Feitosa and wildlife expert Forrest Galante at San Diego Humane Society’s El Cajon Campus to give adoptable dogs fabulous makeovers and help them find new homes! Our community is invited to meet Gabe and his team and see the wonderful results at the El Cajon Campus (1373 N. Marshall Ave.) on Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 4-6 p.m. – and, hopefully, adopt a new best friend." (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• Knox Middle School volunteers: "This Thanksgiving, dozens of families across San Diego had more to celebrate, thanks to a dedicated team of volunteers from Knox Middle School who delivered some extra holiday cheer to their community! Together with Wheelhouse Credit Union, Positive Movement, and Channel 93.3, Knox staff and families spent the week before Thanksgiving delivering nearly 100 turkeys to families in need." (San Diego Unified School District via Facebook)
• Example of servant leadership: "Joe Orellana has been on staff for 12 years and is 'All In' with full dedication to his work. As our Facilities Maintenance Manager, he sees his job as a ministry opportunity and is a prime example of servant leadership. He is consistently optimistic and confident that there is a solution to any challenge he faces. Whether he is heavy-lifting or dolly-cart maneuvering, he is eager to help and does it with a humble and careful attitude. Joe exemplifies the San Diego Rescue Mission values of faith, integrity, compassion, and excellence." (San Diego Rescue Mission via Facebook)
• Volunteer Dec. 2 -3: "Have some spare time on the weekends? Consider volunteering with us at some awesome holiday events! We are in search for folks to help us at December Nights on Dec 2nd and 3rd as bike valet coordinators. Then on December 8th, we need a few folks to help us with set and breakdown of the annual Joy Ride at Panama 66! If you wish to volunteer, visit our website at sdbikecoalition.org" (San Diego County Bicycle Coalition via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll see you around.

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