Today’s Forecast

🧹 Brush up on prevention tips

San Diego residents encouraged to start taking steps early to prevent wildfires

A crew member clearing dead plants that pose a hazard.

If it’s brown, cut it down. | Screenshot via City of San Diego

This year, San Diego has seen the rain. We’re still feeling the impacts of May gray (and soon June gloom) but drier weather is coming.

With this precipitation, plants are seeing significant growth. This has been giving us a lot of natural beauty, but when vegetation dries, the risk of wildfires grows. So experts are advising locals to take action early to reduce hazards.

🌱 What’s growing on?

The cooler spring months are the perfect time for locals to begin maintaining outdoor spaces — especially after this year’s high rainfall. San Diego County has seen grass grow up to 6 ft and weeds have been thriving. When this green life turns brown, it becomes fuel for wildfires.

An early start to clearing brush will make it easier for locals to maintain yards as the hotter, drier weather moves in. And this summer, plant growth could last longer than it has in prior years, because moisture levels in the ground may allow them to grow later into the season.

Pro tip: Remember, yard trimmings go in your green bins (per SB-1383).

Seven CAL FIRE pose in front of a firetruck after completing training. — Seven CAL FIRE officers who completed training to keep locals safe.
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Photo via @calfiresandiego

📅 Get prepared

Historically, San Diego experiences most wildfires during summer and fall as the climate dries and Santa Ana winds become more prevalent. AccuWeather predicts wildfire activity to be low in California through June, but the overall season will be slightly above average. The county offers resources to help locals prevent and address emergencies:

Be on the lookout for overgrown brush and report it to Get It Done or by calling 211 or the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.
Know where the risks are highest with the county’s Wildfire Hazard Map.

Recently, UC San Diego launched ALERTCalifornia — a public safety tool that provides access to 1,000+ cameras across California. This technology will allow fire-prone areas to be live streamed for data monitoring.

Events

Monday, May 8

Playing with Fire Dinner Series | Monday, May 8 | 5:30-7 p.m. | The Lodge at Torrey Pines, 11480 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla | $145 | The monthly outdoor grilling event features Chef Tim Kolanko, Chef Kelli Crosson, and Chef de Cuisine Paul Arias.
Giggly Squad Live | Monday, May 8 | 7 p.m. | The Observatory North Park, 2891 University Ave., San Diego | $35-$45 | The duo behind the pop culture savvy podcast bring their show live to the stage.
Pinkshift | Monday, May 8 | 8:30 p.m. | Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego | $15 | The unapologetic punk band rocks out.

Tuesday, May 9

SB-1383 Food Waste Prevention Webinar | Tuesday, May 9 | 2-3 p.m. | Solana Center, 137 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas | Free | This virtual seminar will provide tips to comply with San Diego’s new organic waste regulations.
Jazz Tuesdays | Tuesday, May 9 | 5-8 p.m. | Carruth Cellars, 2710 Historic Decatur Rd., Barrack 17, Liberty Station | Free | Enjoy jazz music with a selection of wine and cheese.

Wednesday, May 10

She Means Business: Pizza Port Carlsbad | Wednesday, May 10 | 5-8 p.m. | Pizza Port, 571 Carlsbad Village Dr., Carlsbad | Free | Mingle with staff and enjoy a moderated discussion from the Women’s Museum of California.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Community

San Diego County’s Aging & Independence Services (AIS) will offer a new series of classes to help locals managing chronic diseases. AIS offers these free courses virtually, but in-person sessions have now resumed. Classes are designed to help attendees make healthy decisions that can reduce healthcare expenses.

Development

San Diego Association of Governments has broken ground on the Border to Bayshore Bikeway project — a 6.7-mile path that will connect the San Ysidro Port of Entry to the Imperial Beach portion of the Bayshore Bikeway. The $18.6 million development is expected to be completed in 2025. (NBC 7)

Sports

We see a comeback in your future, Padres. The Dodgers defeated the San Diego team 5-2 in the 10th inning last night, but the Friars will have a chance to swing back this weekend. The teams will play another 3-game series Friday, May 12-Sunday, May 14 — this time at Dodgers Stadium.
Poway resident and umpire Dave Miller is heading to the big leagues of little league baseball. Miller has been selected as one of the 16 umps to take his skills to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA, where he will get the chance to umpire 15 games. (ABC 10)

Concert

Go 50, it’s your birthday — the 20th birthday of the album “Get Rich or Die Tryin’.” Rapper 50 Cent will bring his “Final Lap Tour” to the North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre on Thursday, Aug. 31. General public tickets go on sale Friday, May 12, at 10 a.m.

Ranked

If you’re in the mood for pizza, get ready to spend some dough. Betting.com ranked San Diego No. 10 on its list of most expensive cities for pizza in the US. The study found a 14 inch margarita pizza costs $19.48 on average — or $2.48 per slice. (Curiosity)

Finance

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Shop

She doesn’t need another bouquet of flowers — give mom the gift of learning a new language instead. Bonus: Get 55% off.*
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and we’re helping you choose the perfect gift for your favorite educators. Show them love with Marble and Steel Craft Chocolates or a handwritten note using a Joy Paper Co. card.

Travel

Itching to take a vacation? How about exploring some of our favorite destinations on the East Coast? We’ve rounded up a list of five drool-worthy vacation spots just for you. This romantic chateau in Nova Scotia is one of our favorites on the list. See the rest.

Travel and Outdoors

🌻 Here comes the sunflowers

Bloomin’ Beauties: The Flower Fields reopening for 2023 season

Spring is petaling on at The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. The North County attraction recently said yello’ to new blooms in its Sea of Sunflowers.

Say yello’ to the Sea of Sunflowers.
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Photo via @the_flower_fields

This 5-acre field currently has 1 acre of sunflowers in bloom where visitors can explore rows of yellow flowers that can grow to be 12 ft tall. And if you can sea past these giant beauties, you’ll also catch a glimpse of the Pacific Ocean in the distance.

The Flower Fields is scheduled to remain open daily — 9 a.m.-6 p.m. — until Mother’s Day. Tickets can be purchased in advance for the final week of operation which includes access to the Sea of Sunflowers in addition to rows of ranunculus flowers.

More floral fun

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Michael

From the editor

Good morning, San Diego. This Monday morning feeling is familiar, so I know to start the day with caffeine. Deja Brew Lounge in North Park has great drinks that I definitely haven’t seen anywhere else. I’m eager to try the salted ube foam atop my coffee — I guess you can’t call it cold foam when it’s warmed up with a flame.

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