🌱 Wildlife Baby Shower​ + SDPD GAT + SDUSD​ Teachers Terminated

Hey, neighbors! It's me again, Bettyann Pernice, your host of the San Diego Daily.

First, today's weather:

Sunshine and patchy clouds. High: 64, Low: 49.

Here are the top stories today in San Diego:

1. Injured and orphaned baby wildlife need your help for a second chance at life. That’s why the San Diego Humane Society's Project Wildlife program hosts its annual Wildlife Baby Shower each spring. This year’s event will be virtual, and the Society asks the public to donate a gift from the Humane Society's baby registries. "The community's generosity will help give these babies the care they need to grow healthy and strong before they're released back into the wild," said Jon Enyart, the Society's director of wildlife medicine. "Every heating pad, bag of birdseed and can of baby food donated will make a lifesaving difference and we are so grateful for the support." The Society expects the spring arrival of baby bobcats, ducklings, hummingbirds, rabbits, raccoons, and other babies. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (San Diego Patch)
2. During a traffic stop recently, officers found an ammunition container and several handguns in the car. The driver stated that he had built them himself. Officers found a loaded 9mm ghost gun, a ghost AR15 style assault rifle, as well as narcotics. The driver was arrested, and the Ghost gun Apprehension Team (GAT) responded to the scene. GAT detectives found gun manufacturing equipment, templets, gun manufacturing manuals, over 1,000 rounds of ammunition, more ghost guns, and narcotics at the driver's home. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Facebook)
3. Ninety-nine percent of San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) employees are either fully vaccinated or have received an exemption to the mandate. Employees who have not complied with the mandate have now been terminated. Let Them Breathe said they'd have resources available for those who want to know more about their rights. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (CBS News 8)

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Today in San Diego:

• The Truth About Sugar (Online) — San Diego Oasis. (10 a.m.)
• Oldest Tribal Cultures of North America (Online) — San Diego Oasis. (1 p.m.)
• Community Vaccine Clinic — Fletcher (2 p.m.)
• Virtual: Business Alliance Group — Chamber Tuesdays (4:45 p.m.)
• High Conflict Co-Parenting and Parallel Parenting Class (Online & In Person) — North San Diego Business Chamber. (6:45 p.m.)
• Disorganized? Too much stuff? Hoarding issues? A class to help (Online) — KF Consulting. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• San Diego Zoo: "Raise your hand if you're obsessed Indah's condition continues to improve, and wildlife care specialists provide frequent opportunities for she and Kaja to bond. Until she chooses to resume her maternal care of him, our specialists are providing special care for this fuzzy little fella." (Instagram)
• San Diego Humane Society: "It's incredible to see the transformation a rescued pet can undergo when they're given a second chance! SDHS alum Bandida is now a happy and confident dog, thanks to dedication and patience from her adopter. In today's #AdoptionHappyHour, her new mom, Gabriella, tells us how this social butterfly is living it up and making friends (of all species) wherever she goes!" (Facebook)
• San Diego Botanic Garden: "With so much in bloom this winter season, we have pollinators flying all around the Garden! How many have you spotted during your visit?" (Facebook)
• San Diego Central Library: "Looking to forge a new career path? Do you need help in your job search? Give a wave to the dedicated team at Central Library’s Bank of America Merrill Lynch Career Center! These folks can help tweak your resume, point you to excellent resources in the city, give you inside access to job programs throughout San Diego and more." (Facebook)
• San Diego County Bicycle Coalition: "Hey folks! Do you ride bikes? Are you worried about riding in traffic? There's a free bike safety class coming up on Jan. 29 in Carlsbad. If you've already taken session 1 of Smart Cycling, you are eligible to join this session 2 (road portion) of the 2-part certification course." (Facebook)
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— Bettyann Pernice