{"id":256436,"date":"2010-09-08T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2010-09-08T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/daily-briefing-drive-thru-portuguese-festa-closure-of-genesee-avenue-spin-scooters-return\/"},"modified":"2010-09-08T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2010-09-08T07:00:00","slug":"daily-briefing-drive-thru-portuguese-festa-closure-of-genesee-avenue-spin-scooters-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/daily-briefing-drive-thru-portuguese-festa-closure-of-genesee-avenue-spin-scooters-return\/","title":{"rendered":"DAILY BRIEFING \u2013 Drive-thru Portuguese Festa, closure of Genesee Avenue, Spin scooters return"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Un resumen de noticias, comunidad y res\u00famenes comerciales de sdnews.com que destaca lo que est\u00e1 sucediendo en nuestra comunidad.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Monday, June 1<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">FESTA DRIVE-THRU CELEBRATION<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The Portuguese Festa serving traditional sopas meal via drive-thru celebration was held Sunday, May 31.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&#8220;It marked history for us in our community celebrating Festa through a drive-thru parking lot party,&#8221; said Margaret Virissimo, former UPSES board member who handles their marketing as a volunteer. &#8220;Hundreds of cars showed up to pick up sopas while the traditional Portuguese music played in the parking lot. It was a sight to see. Everyone in masks.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>D<span style=\"font-size: small;\">AYTIME CLOSURES OF GENESEE AVENUE AND NOBEL DRIVE<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Starting June 1 and continuing through Friday, June 5, full closures will be in place on northbound Genesee Avenue from Nobel Drive to Esplanade Court, as well as on eastbound and westbound Nobel Drive from Genesee Avenue to Lombard Place.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">As work progresses, lanes may reopen to accommodate traffic on Genesee Avenue and Nobel Drive. Work hours will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Please expect noise as this work is completed. Follow signage and use caution when traveling in the area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">SPIN RELANZA LOS SCOOTERS EL\u00c9CTRICOS<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Si buscas salir a las calles de San Diego para divertirte sobre dos ruedas, Spin va al rescate.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">En un comunicado, Spin dijo que relanz\u00f3 sus patinetes el\u00e9ctricos en San Diego para ofrecer a los viajeros una forma r\u00e1pida de desplazarse por la ciudad sin dejar de limitar el contacto humano.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Anteriormente, los scooters solo estaban disponibles en el campus de UC San Diego, que permanece cerrado. Sin embargo, a partir del 15 de mayo, se puede acceder a 300 de los dispositivos de movilidad de Spin en Pacific Beach, Downtown, North Park y m\u00e1s. Adem\u00e1s, Spin se est\u00e1 escalando para traer m\u00e1s scooters a San Diego a medida que los viajeros comienzan a regresar a sus horarios habituales. Se recuerda a los pasajeros que siempre eviten las &quot;zonas prohibidas&quot; como los paseos mar\u00edtimos.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">El proveedor de movilidad dijo que sus empleados encargados de cargar y desplegar los scooters todos los d\u00edas siguen protocolos avanzados de saneamiento y seguridad mientras usan equipo de protecci\u00f3n personal. Cuando los scooters se devuelven al almac\u00e9n de Spin para recargarlos, se limpian los manillares y la potencia vertical con toallitas desinfectantes y aerosoles. Las \u00e1reas de alto tr\u00e1fico y los veh\u00edculos utilizados en los almacenes y las rutas de despliegue de Spin tambi\u00e9n se lavan con desinfectante despu\u00e9s de cada turno.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">As part of its new roll out, Spin said it&#8217;s offering essential healthcare workers free 30-minute rides through its new &#8220;Everyday Heroes&#8221; program. Spin said the program is intended to allow health care workers \u2014 doctors, nurses, medical assistants, radiology and lab technicians, hospital and clinic administrators and janitorial staff \u2014 to get to and from work while maintaining social distance.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Los trabajadores de la salud pueden <\/span><a style=\"font-size: small;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spin.app\/covid19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">solicitar el programa en l\u00ednea<\/a><span style=\"font-size: small;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">REUNI\u00d3N LJCPA COMIENZA A LAS 5 PM<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">T<\/span>a reuni\u00f3n regular de la Asociaci\u00f3n de Planificaci\u00f3n Comunitaria de La Jolla el 4 de junio comenzar\u00e1 a las 5 pm<span style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a0en lugar de las 6 pm habituales Con una agenda inusualmente llena para esta reuni\u00f3n, seg\u00fan la experiencia del grupo del plan con las reuniones de Zoom de abril y mayo, se consider\u00f3 prudente organizar la reuni\u00f3n de junio antes en lugar de retrasarla.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Como siempre,\u00a0<\/span>es necesario registrarse con antelaci\u00f3n<span style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a0si desea participar en la reuni\u00f3n. La inscripci\u00f3n ya est\u00e1 abierta; las instrucciones y enlaces necesarios est\u00e1n en <\/span><a style=\"font-size: small;\" href=\"https:\/\/lajollacpa.us8.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=283cc701558f24d026b052d92&#038;id=b693a8c48b&#038;e=fae2b9c638\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gregj.us\/2LslG68<\/a><span style=\"font-size: small;\">. La agenda se publicar\u00e1 en <\/span><a style=\"font-size: small;\" href=\"https:\/\/lajollacpa.us8.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=283cc701558f24d026b052d92&#038;id=64b781bd6e&#038;e=fae2b9c638\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lajollacpa.org<\/a><span style=\"font-size: small;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">SERIE DE MEDIOS SOCIALES PARA PEQUE\u00d1AS EMPRESAS<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Teniendo en cuenta que la &quot;sombr\u00eda realidad es que m\u00e1s restaurantes y otras peque\u00f1as empresas no sobrevivir\u00e1n a esta pandemia&quot;, la concejala del Distrito 1 y presidenta provisional del consejo, Barbara Bry, est\u00e1 lanzando un &quot;\u00bfC\u00f3mo est\u00e1n las peque\u00f1as empresas?&quot; serie de caracter\u00edsticas durante las pr\u00f3ximas semanas en su p\u00e1gina de Facebook.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\u201cEstos negocios son una parte importante de nuestra econom\u00eda y nuestra comunidad\u201d, dijo Bry. \u201cHacen que San Diego y nuestros vecindarios sean \u00fanicos. Es por eso que estoy lanzando &#039;\u00bfC\u00f3mo est\u00e1 la peque\u00f1a empresa?&#039;\u201d<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">La p\u00e1gina de Facebook de Bry presentar\u00e1 un negocio D1 diferente que hablar\u00e1 con franqueza sobre sus luchas durante este tiempo sin precedentes. B\u00fascalo entre las pr\u00f3ximas publicaciones sobre ella. <\/span><a style=\"font-size: small;\" href=\"https:\/\/iqconnect.lmhostediq.com\/iqextranet\/iqClickTrk.aspx?&#038;cid=FSL_SD_CD1&#038;crop=14225.6880976.5001957.7007434&#038;report_id=&#038;redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FBarbaraBryD1&#038;redir_log=038382922863254\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook,<\/a><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a0Instagram and Twitter accounts.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>\u00a0Saturday, May 30<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">BEACHES OPEN FOR SITTING JUNE 2<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Starting June 2, people will be allowed to sit and lounge at local beaches provided they maintain physical distancing or wear a face covering when close to others, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Sitting on the beach will be allowed for sunbathing and relaxing with towels and chairs if you do it with people in your own household. However, no activities such as football and volleyball will be permitted. Also, all piers and parking lots will remain closed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">All beach communities agreed to ease this restriction starting June 2, but cities can decide if they want to proceed later and how the guideline is going to be enforced.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a0BLENDERS EYEWEAR PROVIDES SUNGLASSES<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Pacific Beach-based Blenders Eyewear will outfit more than 300 FedEx Express workers across the county, offering workers one of five select sunglasses.\u00a0The Blenders Eyewear team donates sunglasses to the region\u2019s 300-plus FedEx Express workers to thank them for their continued support throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">After re-purposing its production to create and then donate 10,000 safety goggles to Southern California hospitals, plus 20,000 pairs to Direct Relief \u2013 in addition to a month-long fundraiser for the international aid organization \u2013 Blenders wanted to do more to help those at the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.\u00a0For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.BlendersEyewear.com\/\">BlendersEyewear.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">WEEKLY UNEMPLOYMENT UPDATE<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The San Diego Workforce Partnership releases a weekly email update to serve as a one-stop-shop on employment figures and analysis specific to our region\u2019s workforce in regards to impacts associated with COVID-19.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> 488 total businesses reporting layoffs to the Workforce Partnership since March 10\u00a0(up from 482 last week).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">73,617 total reported employees affected since March 10\u00a0(up from 72,446 last week)<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> This includes 36,692 in the hospitality and restaurant and bar industries. This is an estimate based on the <a href=\"http:\/\/workforce.org\/layoffnotices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">avisos recibidos<\/a> por Workforce Partnership, aunque a\u00fan se desconoce el impacto total para los empleados y la econom\u00eda de la regi\u00f3n.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">260 open jobs that the Workforce Partnership team is working to fill with local employers in our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/workforce.org\/portal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Portal de carrera<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Datos de la\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Departamento de Trabajo de EE. UU.<\/a>:\u00a0 New unemployment claims in California have held steady at a little over 200,000 for the last three weeks. For context, that\u2019s about twice the pre-COVID-19 record. San Diego County\u2019s official unemployment rate was the highest ever recorded last month at 15%, and we believe the current rate is higher, as about 40% of unemployment claims made since the onset of COVID-19 were submitted after April 12, when unemployment was last measured.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">SUPERVISORS PROPOSE EVICTION MORATORIUM EXTENSION<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Supervisors Nathan Fletcher and Greg Cox, co-chairs of the County\u2019s COVID-19 Subcommittee, are proposing the County of San Diego extend its moratorium on evictions for both residents and small businesses for one additional month. The Board of Supervisors will vote on the policy extension Tuesday,\u00a0 June 2.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&#8220;We are proposing extending San Diego County\u2019s eviction moratorium for residents and small businesses through June 30th,&#8221; said Cox and Fletcher in a statement. &#8220;Our region is slowly recovering from the severe economic damage caused by the pandemic. Although more businesses are reopening, it is going to take time for merchants and their employees who have been out of work to rebuild their bank accounts enough to pay their rent. This will give residential and commercial renters more time to get back on their feet. But we are encouraging renters to pay as much rent as they can and set-up a payment\u00a0 program with their landlords.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a0The original moratorium <a href=\"https:\/\/bosagenda.sandiegocounty.gov\/cob\/cosd\/cob\/doc?id=0901127e80ba0f7e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pol\u00edtica<\/a> y <a href=\"https:\/\/bosagenda.sandiegocounty.gov\/cob\/cosd\/cob\/doc?id=0901127e80ba3710\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">resolution<\/a> is set to expire Sunday, May 31. This moratorium extension only affects the unincorporated areas.\u00a0If the extension is passed by supervisors, the resolution will continue to ensure protections provided retroactively to March 4, when Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">UC SAN DIEGO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE VIRTUAL COMMENCEMENT<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The university will host a virtual commencement for its School of Medicine Sunday, May 31 at 10 a.m. which can be viewed at <a href=\"http:\/\/medschool.ucsd.edu\/Commencement2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">medschool.ucsd.edu\/Commencement2020<\/a>. Keynote commencement speaker will be Mona Hanna-Attisha, MD, the pediatrician, scientist and activist who discovered high levels of lead in the blood of children living in Flint, Mich. and led efforts to publicize and address the source, a contaminated local water supply.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Approximately 132 graduates will receive their medical degrees. Of those,\u00a011 will also receive Masters of Advanced Studies and six will also receive PhDs. The majority of these newly minted doctors will move on to residency programs in 26 different states and almost every specialty, such as emergency medicine, psychiatry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">ROCK THRIFT STORE REOPENED<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The Rock Thrift Store at 3603 Camino Del Rio has reopened its doors after weeks of being closed due to COVID-19 by State and County regulations for non-essential businesses. Rock Thrift will be open to the public daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Patrons can shop or drop donations off. Everyone will be asked to abide by County regulations in order to keep the store, staff and customers safe. This includes wearing a mask, keeping six feet apart and following signage posted.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&#8220;I\u2019m most excited to reopen Rock Thrift so we can go back to engaging and serving more of the community and spreading the love and hope of Christ,&#8221; said Brenda Swain, store manager.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">In addition to the traditional retail aspect of the store, the Rock Thrift Store also provides vouchers to individuals and families in need, through first responders, that may have been evacuated due to a fire, domestic violence and other crises. In a time where COVID-19 has created a multitude of needs for individuals and families across San Diego, the Rock Thrift store is eager to have it\u2019s doors open to exchange those vouchers for much-needed clothing and household items. For store hours, donation guidelines and more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/rockthriftstore.com\/\">rockthriftstore.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">URGENT NEED FOR BLOOD DONATIONS<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood donations to prevent another blood shortage as hospitals resume surgical procedures and patient treatments that were temporarily paused earlier this spring in response to the pandemic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>Healthy individuals who are feeling well are asked to make an appointment to donate in the weeks and months ahead by downloading the free <a href=\"http:\/\/americanredcrossbiomed.pr-optout.com\/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3D9%2B%3C%2F95-%3ELCE3%3A368%3E9-GLCE17.6&#038;RE=MC&#038;RI=5253454&#038;Preview=False&#038;DistributionActionID=345363&#038;Action=Follow+Link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Red Cross Blood Donor App<\/a>, visiting <a href=\"http:\/\/americanredcrossbiomed.pr-optout.com\/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3D9%2B%3C%2F95-%3ELCE3%3A368%3E9-GLCE17.6&#038;RE=MC&#038;RI=5253454&#038;Preview=False&#038;DistributionActionID=345362&#038;Action=Follow+Link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CruzRojaSangre.org<\/a>, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">All those who come to give through May 31 will receive a special Red Cross T-shirt by mail, while supplies last. And thanks to Amazon, all those who come to give June 1-30 will receive a $5 Amazon.com gift card via email. <strong>Upcoming blood donation: <\/strong><strong>June 10, <\/strong>10 a.m.-4 p.m., Torrey Pines Church, 8320 La Jolla Scenic Drive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">TASTE OF GASLAMP POSTPONED TO AUGUST<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The Taste of Gaslamp, San Diego\u2019s original and longest-running culinary tasting tour, will return for its 26th year Saturday, Aug. 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. Tickets for the self-guided Taste of Gaslamp tour begin at just $35 for general admission and increase to $45 on the day of the event. For the ultimate foodies out there, upgrade to VIP for $65 ($75 day of) and receive exclusive edible offerings from an additional six restaurants from Gaslamp Quarter\u2019s finest eateries. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tasteofgaslamp.com\/\">tasteofgaslamp.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">BUFFALO EXCHANGE REOPENING<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Starting May 29, Buffalo Exchange in Pacific Beach will reopen at 1079 Garnet Ave. The resale clothing store, considered the originator of buy-sell-trade fashion, will start out with reduced hours of noon-6 p.m. for shopping and will offer customers the option to sell their closet clean outs by drop-off through appointment only. They\u2019ll also be implementing a variety of safety and social distancing protocols.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Shoppers can expect a slightly different shopping experience when they walk through the doors. In addition to regular sanitation, Buffalo Exchange will be requiring face masks or coverings for all customers and employees, dressing rooms are closed (though the company is extending their return policy) and a limited number of shoppers will be allowed in at a time to allow for social distancing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The resale favorite is also encouraging contactless payment through methods. To start out, drop-off selling will be limited to 50 items per customer. For more information, call 858-273-6227.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">KOBEY\u2019S SWAP MEET REOPENING<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Kobey\u2019s Swap Meet will re-open May 29-31 in the parking lot of the Pechanga Arena San Diego at 3500 Sports Arena Blvd.\u00a0Face masks will be required for safety and social distancing will be enforced.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">All vendors must comply with government guidelines and new safety protocols.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Staff will increase the cleaning of high-traffic areas. Entrances will be line managed. Portable restrooms will have a dedicated attendant and will be cleaned regularly. Hand sanitizer stations will be at all entrances. Face masks, non-N-95 masks, will be available for purchase at the sellers box office.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">LJHS DRIVE-THRU PRE-GRAD CELEBRATION JUNE 2<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">La Jolla High School seniors, in alphabetical order, will celebrate a senior cap and gown pre-graduation drive-thru ceremony Tuesday, June 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Drive through instructions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Remain in your vehicles and drive to the stations to complete the tasks. Only one senior and family members per car.\u00a0No carpooling allowed<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Make sure to have face masks and follow social distancing guidelines<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Turn in all textbooks, library books, supplies and Chromebooks from the district<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Walk-up stations will only be available for students and families unable to drive-thru due to safety regulations<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001LDIRwdGKUWuIp_cigDGDzt3OA5sKleynXc7Nh6yQ2WKjA6wBPbI9kC6QfnGZEt1kM_zOSeufQ6C5HM4_2HHhDuu5O_fjrjmYHBH7pq9sIfgbiTc_inlBxhpHQd8JYcuA70YyPPhzi3h7RNIgRS6BbQ==&#038;c=kzCptv68A7IZFsc-DKqJDeBORnc_z9yUSRQo9zRX6xHcWHFg-H9Kbg==&#038;ch=_yOyWa-PM2pxRGoVps-m4CdiLqrwcuYlSSspn6EzQlhJQKvfVosTTg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">haga clic aqu\u00ed<\/a> for complete drive up instructions and map.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Once seniors have turned in all their books and have cleared all debts, they will be given their senior cap and gown, diploma covers, yard sign, honor cords, and any medals or cords coming from department programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Senior Celebration:\u00a0On June 9, the last day of school, an online senior celebration will be posted at noon.\u00a0Seniors and families can visit the school website to view shout outs and a senior video.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Yearbooks and Diploma:\u00a0Will be distributed together at a later date TBA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">In-Person Graduation TBD:\u00a0For sometime later in summer. If a traditional ceremony is still impossible, there will be a virtual graduation instead at the end of July.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">CITY EXPANDS SPANISH-SPEAKING SOCIAL CALLS PROGRAM<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">In a continued effort to sustain residents impacted by feelings of loneliness and isolation during the COVID-19 stay-at-home order, the City of San Diego has expanded its AgeWell Social Calls Program to offer comfort to San Diegans of all ages, including those who only speak Spanish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&#8220;The AgeWell Social Calls Program already offers invaluable comfort to seniors ages 55 and older,&#8221; said volunteer, internship and work readiness program manager Kristina Fraijo. &#8220;Now, thanks to our expanded program, younger residents and members of our Spanish-speaking communities will also be able to benefit from compassionate, live conversations on a weekly basis.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">City staff will check on the well being of residents and connect them with enhanced life resources from Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. up to three times a week.\u00a0Residents who are interested in taking advantage of the program can sign up for free and indicate their weekly phone call preferences by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiego.gov\/social-calls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sandiego.gov\/social-calls<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Those in need of assistance with the signup process can contact their nearest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiego.gov\/public-library\/locations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Biblioteca<\/a> o <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiego.gov\/park-and-recreation\/centers\/recctr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recreation center<\/a> or call 619-236-6905\u00a0to receive direct assistance from Parks and Recreation Department staff.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The City of San Diego AgeWell Services program offers activities and events for older residents in communities to keep them healthy, engaged and active. For more information about the wide array of services available to seniors, please visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sandiego.gov\/agewell\">www.sandiego.gov\/agewell<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">FITNESS TOGETHER LAUNCHES KICKSTART CHALLENGE<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Fitness Together Point Loma has partnered with Balanced Habits to offer a 28-day, user-friendly nutritional coaching challenge, beginning June 5, for people\u00a0who want to live happier, healthier and more confident lives. Half the proceeds from the Balanced Habits app subscriptions will go to the Frontline Hero Fund that supports healthcare worker\u2019s families.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Individuals can download the app on June 3 via <a href=\"https:\/\/new.balancedhabits.com\/fitness-together\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">new.balancedhabits.com\/fitness-together\/<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Founded in 2013, Balanced Habits is a nationally accredited nutrition program that has supported over 175,000 clients in reaching their goals across their network of 300 food coaches and 150 authorized partner providers in the USA and Canada. The company will proudly donate 50 percent of participant fees to the Frontline Hero Fund that supports healthcare worker\u2019s families.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>Tuesday, May 26<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">HEATWAVE IN SD UNTIL WEEKEND<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> The National Weather Service reports temperatures soared on May 26 well into the triple digits in the deserts, adding the blazing conditions are not expected to relax until this weekend. Building high pressure over Southern California will keep temperatures warm throughout the County until Friday.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> The NWS issued an excessive heat warning that will be in effect from noon May 26 through 7 p.m. Friday in the deserts. High temperatures May 26 were forecast to reach 77 degrees near the coast, 83 inland, 86 in the western valleys, 91 near the foothills, 92 in the mountains and 109 in the deserts.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> The NWS urged residents to drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun and check up on relatives and neighbors. Also, young children and pets should never be left unattended in a vehicle, with car interiors able to &#8220;reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes,&#8221; according to the NWS.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> Desert temperatures could reach 112 degrees on Wednesday and 111 degrees on Thursday, forecasters said. Highs in the western valleys will remain in the low-to-mid-80s through Thursday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">SUMMER BOOK FAIR BENEFITS LOMA PORTAL<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Running out of books to read on quarantine? Loma Portal Elementary School in Point Loma is holding a Virtual Book Fair. Shop online to stock up on all the awesome scholastic titles you see at the school\u2019s book fairs.\u00a0<\/span>Loma Portal will earn 25% of purchases back to support the school.\u00a0For more information<strong style=\"font-size: small;\">, <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: small;\">contact Devon Gaudet at\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"font-size: small;\" href=\"mailto:dbozdlphn@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dbozdlphn@gmail.com<\/a><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a0or Leann at\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"font-size: small;\" href=\"mailto:lkearsley2000@yahoo.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lk<\/a><a style=\"font-size: small;\" href=\"mailto:lkearsley2000@yahoo.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">earsley2000@yahoo.com<\/a><span style=\"font-size: small;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">MURAL PROPOSED FOR PB REC CENTER<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Former Pacific Beach Planning Group chair Brian Curry outlined his efforts to secure City approval for a mural on the Pacific Beach Recreation Center at 1405 Diamond St. at the City advisory group\u2019s May 13 meeting. Curry asked for, and received, a letter of support from PBPG.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Curry said an artist, Rob Tobin, has been chosen for the project. &#8220;His specialty is community art, which is ideal for this project as we want the entire PB community involved in the beautification of our rec center,&#8221; said Curry urging people to observe examples of Tobin\u2019s art at <\/span><a style=\"font-size: small;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artistrobtobin.com\/\">artistrobtobin.com<\/a><span style=\"font-size: small;\">.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Added Curry of the community beautification effort, &#8220;It is a pretty long process given it is City property and having to meet all City requirements, etc.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: small;\">SOLO MARATHON FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">An event is coming up on Sunday, May 31 to raise awareness and money for suicide and mental health.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Join virtually the Run For Your Life for the official launch of RecUniversal on May 31. The event will be streamed beginning at 7:30 a.m. that day.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Witness RecUniversal founder Shane Brown as he runs around a San Diego block wearing pictures of suicide victims as their stories are shared for 26.2 miles, concluding with his own mother. Attendees will be able to participate in sharing stories of their loss or struggles with mental health in an effort to provide community and inspiration and raise money and awareness for suicide and mental illness.<br \/><\/span>Virtual 5k Registration:<span style=\"font-size: small;\"> Tickets costing $30 are available now. Sign up and tag us on social media <\/span>@RecUniversal<span style=\"font-size: small;\"> with a photo of you on your 5k run using #DedicateTheRUn and tell us the life you RUn for. You will receive some custom swag for finishing. Registration must be completed by June 7. Proceeds will go directly to RecUniversal and Survivors of Suicide Loss &#8211; San Diego.\u00a0<\/span>Donations:<strong style=\"font-size: small;\"> <\/strong><a style=\"font-size: small;\" href=\"https:\/\/sosl.rallybound.org\/run-for-your-life\/Donate\">sosl.rallybound.org\/run-for-your-life\/Donate<\/a><span style=\"font-size: small;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">MUIRLANDS ROCKS VIRTUAL ONLINE FUNDRAISER <\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> Bid through Sunday, May 31 and grab some items from online auction donors benefiting Muirlands Middle School in La Jolla. Bidding, which started at 8 a.m. Memorial Day, continues until 8 p.m. Sunday, May 31. \u00a0<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> Grab some amazing items and opportunities while also supporting the school. All of the money raised by auction purchases directly benefits the school. With contributions, the Muirlands Foundation is fortunate to provide funds to support teaching and learning, building community on campus and supporting and organizing campus beautification.\u00a0To participate in the auction follow the link at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.32auctions.com\/MuirlandsRocks2020\">32auctions.com\/MuirlandsRocks2020<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: small;\">LIGHT OUR WAY CELEBRATION<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Advocates for Change Today (ACT),\u00a0a teen coalition\u00a0committed to promoting substance abuse prevention and healthy, resilient communities, is teaming up with San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher to launch\u00a0Light Our Way: A Virtual Community Celebration of the Class of 2020.\u00a0The three-day, countywide tribute\u00a0will honor graduates, from kindergarten to university, amid the social confines of the global coronavirus pandemic.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Fletcher will kick off Light Our Way, on Instagram and Facebook, on Monday morning, June 8. The campaign will run through the evening of Wednesday, June 11. A media preview will take place, via ZOOM, on Friday, June 5, at a time to be determined.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Thanks to the power of social media, Light Our Way will inspire the public to post personal messages of hope and encouragement to graduates, using the hashtag #LightOurWay2020.\u00a0 Teen organizers hope the online campaign generates a virtual wave of goodwill, transporting the energy of the campaign to an international audience.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Light Our Way invites San Diegans to participate in a range of creative, family-friendly activities designed to generate a joyful spirit of civic pride in graduates, as they reflect on their academic achievements and prepare to embark upon the next chapter in their life journeys.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">U.S. REP. PETERS URGES RESTRAINT IN REOPENING<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52), who recently heard from Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) and a key member of the Trump Administration\u2019s White House Coronavirus Task Force, issued the following statement after a conference call organized for members of the <\/span><a style=\"font-size: small;\" href=\"https:\/\/newdemocratcoalition.house.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Democrat Coalition<\/a><span style=\"font-size: small;\">.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&#8220;Many states across the country began to expand their plans to re-open over Memorial Day weekend. 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