🌱 Why More Coyote Sightings? + Need Funding For Stormwater System

Hello, all! I'm back with your fresh copy of the San Diego Daily. Let's start this day with some coffee/tea, a continental breakfast, and news of what's happening in town today:

• Noticing more coyotes in your neighborhood?
• Recent rains show need for more funding for the stormwater system.
• Why did Torrey Pines Beach turn pink?

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sun.🌞 High: 62, Low: 42.

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

1. Are more coyotes in your neighborhood than ever before? According to Andy Blue of the Humane Society’s Project Wildlife campus in Ramona, many coyotes were displaced from their dens by recent rains. Blue offers the following advice: do not feed them, do not put dog/cat food outside your residence, and do not leave your compost pile accessible. If you run into a coyote, make yourself appear larger, and make loud noises like clapping. To keep coyotes away, find out more. (NBC 7 San Diego)
2. In her presentation to the Environment Committee of the City Council, Bethany Bezak of the Stormwater Department pointed out the importance of adequately funding the stormwater infrastructure. An estimated $335 million annually is needed for the department to do its job properly, yet it receives only 30% of that. A bond issue might be the answer to funding stormwater infrastructure to prevent flooding throughout the area. (Times of San Diego)
3. In a series of experiments, Scripps Oceanography is tracking the flow of water from the Penasquitos Lagoon to the ocean to study how fresh water plumes affect ocean waters. The pink dye used for the experiments is safe, and it's released during ebb tide. Additional experiments will be done through February. The research is being funded by the National Science Foundation, and will help to provide data about the spread of sediment, pollutants, larvae and other important material off Torrey Pines Beach. (Times of San Diego)
4. Dream of sailing a tall ship? At the Maritime Museum of San Diego, folks learn the ropes on the Star of India. The Sail Training 101 class is held every year and teaches students about masts, yards, sails, ropes, cables, knots and all the other features of a tall ship. Once trained, new volunteer crew members may sail on the Californian, the San Salvador or the Star of India. (Cool San Diego Sights!)

Today in San Diego:

• Music and Motion — MountainView/Beckwourth Branch Library. (11:30 a.m.)
• Digital Literacy: Smartphone Series — San Diego Public Library/Central Library. (11:30 a.m.)
• Toddler Storytime — Riford/La Jolla Branch Library. (Noon)
• Fun & Games for Seniors — Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center. (12:30 p.m.)
• Adult Social Scrabble — North Clairemont Branch Library. (1 p.m.)
• DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY — Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Honoring a lost officer: "We would also like to express our gratitude to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department for including us in the services for Deputy Calhoun. We were honored to be a part of celebrating his memory and showing support for his family." (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• Increased police presence: "A message from Chief David Nisleit: Our hearts are with community members of Monterey Park as they lean upon each other for strength and healing during this difficult time. Although there are no known threats here in San Diego, you will see an increased police presence at our events here." (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• Bunnies! "Friends, we interrupt your scrolling for some un-bun-lievable cuteness — cucumber time with some of our adoptable rabbits! Bunnies definitely enjoy their crunchy snacks, but what they’re really craving is going home with you! Hop over to sdhumane.org/pets or any of our shelters to find a fluffy new friend." (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• Coffee and conversation: "Come join the San Diego Police Department and Eastern Division for a cup of coffee and some casual conversations. Industrial Grind Coffee, located at 6020 Santo Road in San Diego, is graciously hosting the event, and we would love for the community to join us." (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• What books would you recommend? "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. This week our Humanities Librarian Steven Torres-Roman recommends Nicholas Eames 2017 debut fantasy novel, 'Kings of the Wyld.'" (San Diego Central Library via Facebook)

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