Emergency proclamations

• On Saturday night, the County of San Diego proclaimed a local emergency in response to Hilary. The declaration “allows the county to fully deploy all available resources, actions, and measures deemed necessary to ensure the safety and welfare of San Diego County residents and property.”
• Hours before this, California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for Southern California; the governor met with San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria to discuss storm preps.
• Pro tip: Stay ready for local disasters by registering for notifications, updates, and preparedness info via AlertSanDiego.org.

Watches and warnings

• A Tropical Storm Warning for San Diego County citing peak winds between 25 and 35 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph.
• A Flood Watch, in effect through early today for local coastal areas and valleys. Mayor Gloria asked all San Diegans to avoid areas that are prone to flooding.
• A Beach Hazards Statement, active through 12 p.m. today for high surf across local beaches and strong rip currents; stay out of the water.

School, city, and road closures

• All city public facilities including city libraries, recreation centers, and swimming pools.
• All city beaches, regional and community parks, and open space parks.
• All city reservoir lakes.
• Torrey Pines, Balboa Park, and Mission Bay golf courses.
• Several county campgrounds.

• Monday Night Trivia | Monday, Aug. 21 | 6-8 p.m. | Little Italy Food Hall, 550 W. Date St., Ste. B, San Diego | Free | Buy food and drinks from local vendors while testing your knowledge of all things.
• San Diego Padres vs. Miami Marlins | Monday, Aug. 21 | 6:40 p.m. | Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., San Diego | $23-$94 | The Friars take on their Florida foes, and it’s San Diego Zoo Night at the ballpark.
• Chris Duarte | Monday, Aug. 21 | 7 p.m. | Humphreys Backstage Live, 2241 Shelter Island Dr., San Diego | $15-$25 | The Austin-founded “punk blues” singer performs with his band.

• Jazz Nights at Liberty | Tuesday, Aug. 22 | 5-8 p.m. | Carruth Cellars, 2710 Historic Decatur Rd., Barracks 17, San Diego | Free | Sip wine and enjoy live music from Lambert Fooks.
• My Morning Jacket | Tuesday, Aug. 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, 5500 Canyon Crest Dr., San Diego | $31+ | The rock band performs at the SDSU venue with guest M. Ward.

• Fall Brewing has debuted its new headquarters in Miramar at the former site of Saint Archer Brewing and Kings & Convicts. The roomy space features a 40-barrel brewhouse and cellar that can produce up to 100,000 barrels of beer annually. The 30-tap tasting room is open daily, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (SanDiegoBeer.news)

• The Coyote Fire that sparked around Coyote Holler and Round Potrero roads in Potrero last week is now 100% contained. Cal Fire said the cause is under investigation.

• Some of Balboa Park’s biggest museums and attractions are hiring. The landmark says positions are available at Forever Balboa Park, Museum of Us, Comic-Con Museum, San Diego Air & Space Museum, TheNat, and more. Check out Balboa Park’s job board for the latest openings.

• San Diego Wave FC will host the 2023 NWSL Championship at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11 — though the teams facing off in the big game are yet to be determined. Tickets are now on sale for the 5 p.m. game; it’ll also air live on CBS and Paramount+.

• San Diego-based company PSYONIC makes the world’s first touch-sensing bionic hand. The company hosted a panel at Comic-Con last month about what it’s like to create the tech and how it can be used in the real world. They even showed live demos — watch.

• But first, brunch. The Smoking Gun in downtown San Diego will launch its new, 1980s-themed, weekend brunch — Wake Me Up Before You Yolk Yolk — this Saturday, Aug. 26. The menu features breakfast sandwiches named after pop hits of the decade like Under Pressure and Sweet Child O’ Brisket.

• Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*