🌱 Xylazine In Illegal Drugs + Biz Groups Against New Climate Policy

Hello again, everyone! It's me, Bettyann Pernice, your host of the San Diego Patch newsletter. Sip that coffee/tea, crunch on that bagel and cream cheese, and read on for news of what's happening around town today:

• Beware: xylazine found in illegal drugs in San Diego.
• Biz groups against new climate policy speak out at committee meeting.
• Coyote caught in illegal jaw trap returned to the wild.

But first, today's weather:

Low clouds breaking. High: 67 Low: 53.

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

1. A new alert this week warns of the overdose risks of the animal sedative xylazine, which is now prevalent in San Diego. The drug known as “tranq” is a clear liquid which is cooked into a powder and added to heroin or fentanyl, or pressed into counterfeit Percocet, Vicodin, or Xanax. Mixed with opioids, alcohol, or sedatives, the drug causes drowsiness leading to unresponsiveness and respiratory depression, with slowed or stopped breathing. Click here for: information on xylazine. (Times of San Diego)
2. At the city’s Environment Committee meeting this week, business groups voiced their view that the City's Climate Action Plan concentrated too much on cutting auto emissions. The committee then voted unanimously to approve a new tool to assist in its decision-making process on climate actions. The tool, which prioritizes the 190 different ways to eliminate greenhouse gasses, scores each action against its impacts on air quality, greenhouse gases, etc. (Patch)
3. After several weeks of treatment and rehabilitation by the San Diego Humane Society’s Project Wildlife team, a coyote caught in an illegal jaw trap has been released back into the wild near where she was found. The SDHS would like the public to know that jaw traps are considered inhumane and the use of one can be considered a felony. If you suspect animal abuse or neglect, report it to San Diego Humane Society by calling 619-299-7012. (Times of San Diego)

Today in San Diego:

• House Of Ireland Lawn Program 2023 — Balboa Park, San Diego. (11:00 AM)
• Spring Forward Storytime Scavenger Hunt — Riford/La Jolla Branch Library. (11:00 AM)
• Museum of Contemporary Art Storytime — Riford/La Jolla Branch Library. (12:30 PM)
• Women's Heart Health — Ed Brown Center for Active Adults. (2 p.m.)
• How I Became A Pirate at San Diego Junior Theatre — Casa del Prado, Balboa Park. (2:00 PM)
• The PettyBreakers (Unplugged) - Tribute To Tom Petty — Music Box. (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A truly magical experience at the Garden: "There are so many bright vibrant colors popping up all around the Garden! With World of Orchids only adding to the number of blooms that guests can see and smell. Be sure to plan your weekend and stop by the Garden for a truly magical experience both in our Conservatory and out. Click the link to make your reservations." (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— Bettyann Pernice

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