Hello Thursday.
March 28 2024 |
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Like most San Diegans, you’re probably seeing much higher energy bills — especially with summer in full swing. California’s residential electric rates are already up more than 25% since 2016. And they are about to go up again — as much as another 25% this year. That translates to an increase of $200+ over the summer for the average customer. |
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Smart plugs allow users to use their smartphone or laptop to manage everything from kitchen appliances to chargers virtually. | Photo provided by OhmConnect |
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To help save you some much-needed cash, here are five ways to chill your energy bill this summer:
1. Get a smart thermostat
Don’t turn into your dad and watch the thermostat like a hawk — the easiest and best way to stay comfortable while reducing electricity bills is to use a smart thermostat, like Nest, Sensi, Sensibo, ecobee, or Honeywell. These devices automate temperature changes and shave a degree here and there (which adds up over the months).
2. Sign up for OhmConnect
OhmConnect is a free service designed to help keep more money in your bank account — and even add additional money to it. It alerts members via text or email when energy is most expensive and when to save energy. The best part: OhmConnect will reward you for saving energy during this time. This alert, which usually happens between 5-9 p.m., is called an OhmHour notification.
3. Shade your windows
Shades can help reduce solar heat through windows by up to 60%. By pulling down your blinds on a sunny day, you reduce the amount of electricity expended trying to cool your home.
Read more energy-saving tips here and discover how OhmConnect saves you money (hint: it includes gift cards) below.*
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Today - Petco Park Tour | Mon., June 27 | 10 a.m., 12 + 2 p.m. | Petco Park | $28 | Experience the downtown ballpark as only Padres players + staff do with one of these daily guided tours. ⚾
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Fried Chicken 101 | Mon., June 27 | 7 p.m. | Sur La Table in Fashion Valley Mall | $79 | Learn to prepare your own batter + fry chicken to perfection — and even kick up the spice, Nashville style. 🍗
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Girlfriends | Mon., June 27 | 7:30 p.m. | House of Blues | $17.50 | The pop-punk duo performs with 93FEETOFSMOKE. 🎸
Tuesday - “Raiders of the Lost Ark” | Tues., June 28 | 5 p.m. | Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero | $18.50+ | Watch the classic 1981 flick under the stars as Dr. Indiana Jones is tasked with finding the legendary Ark of the Covenant. 🪨
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Disney Trivia | Tues., June 28 | 6-8 p.m. | Liberty Station Public Market | Free | Answer correctly, live happily ever after. 🏰
Wednesday
- San Diego County Fair | Now-Mon., July 4 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Del Mar Fairgrounds | $12+ | There are still six days left to check out the annual tradition — prep for your visit. 🎡
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South Bay Farmers Market | Wednesdays | 3-7 p.m. | Chula Vista Golf Course parking lot | Free | A gathering of South Bay vendors offering fresh, local goodies. 🥭
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With summer in full effect, we here at SDtoday are feeling a little bit left out. You see, as potlucks heat up around the country and grillmasters roll up their sleeves, our city finds itself without a quintessential hot dog. 🌭
We’ve all heard of Chicago dogs, NYC has its own recipe, and even Seattle has a signature frankfurter.
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Colorful culinary creativity is the name of the game. | Photo via Czar |
So, we need your help to craft the most San Diego hot dog you can imagine. No ingredient is too obscure — we want it to be weird, but still taste good. Click the link below; we offered some inspiration to get you started. Your answers may even be used in a future newsletter.
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Weather - 81º | Mostly sunny | 0% chance of rain
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Dang, it’s hot out there. The National Weather Service San Diego says a heat advisory is in effect through at least 8 p.m. tonight for local valleys. Temps could rise to up to 102°— so limit your time outdoors + drink plenty of water. 🌡️ (National Weather Service)
Sunrise + Sunset - Rise: 5:43 a.m.
- Set: 8 p.m.
Tide - Low: 3:46 a.m. + 2:37 p.m.
- High: 10:16 a.m. + 8:57 p.m.
Biz -
North San Diego’s Stone Brewing will be acquired by Japanese beermaker Sapporo USA for $168 million in August. Stone CEO Maria Stipp spoke with San Diego Beer News about what this means for the future of the local company + its employees. 🍻 (San Diego Beer News)
- Owners of local microbusinesses (think: dog walkers, tutors, etc.) have
more time to apply for a free
$2,500 grant as the county extended its application deadline to
Fri., July 15. The grants are for businesses that started before Dec. 31, 2019 + were
severely impacted by the pandemic. 💵
Civic -
County leaders broke ground on the first affordable housing development on a surplus property in Linda Vista. An empty lot where a County Child Welfare Services building once stood will be transformed into the Levant Street Cottages — 127 units, with 20% of the homes reserved for senior citizens. Construction will be completed in early 2024. 🏗️
- Disagree with your
property tax assessment for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year? The county says the period to file an appeal will be open from
Sat., July 2-Wed., Nov. 30 — and provided info on how to appeal, plus this step-by-step guide. 💸
Outdoors
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Encinitas is asking locals + visitors to avoid using the beach access trail from the Beacon’s parking lot as crews begin repairing cracks in the existing slope that “reactivated” last month. The city says experts have been evaluating the bluff and it is stabilizing; crews hope to reopen the trail by the Fourth of July. 🌊
Traffic -
The connector between southbound State Route 125 + eastbound State Route 905 in Otay Mesa will be fully closed from 9 p.m. tonight to 5 a.m. tomorrow as crews continue striping work for the Otay Mesa East Port of Entry project. SANDAG says motorists will be detoured via Otay Mesa Road. 🚧
Community -
San Diego Pride is looking for volunteers for Pride Weekend on Sat., July 16-Sun., July 18. Help is needed at Festival Guest Relations, the entrance, bars + more — and if you volunteer for five hours, you get a free, two-day general admission ticket to Pride festivities. 🏳️🌈
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Everyone could use a little sunshine + relaxation — even a sea lion. This critter wandered nearly three miles away from the ocean and wound up on a golf course at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad. SeaWorld rescue specialists safely removed the sea lion and returned her to the ocean. 🦭 (CBS 8)
Eat -
ARTIFACT — the globally-inspired restaurant inside the Mingei International Museum at Balboa Park — is now open on Sundays, too. The new hours: Lunch is available Tuesday-Sunday, from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. + dinner is available Thursday-Friday, from 5-8 p.m. Pro tip: Make reservations. 🥘
Shop -
Hazard Center in Mission Valley has two new tenants. GOLFTEC (across from FedEx) is a facility featuring four indoor golf bays, golf lessons, and club fittings. Negihama Sushi Bar and Grill (around the corner from Starbucks) offers 50+ rolls, sashimi, grilled dishes, and vegetarian items. ⛳
Theater -
Bust out the sticky geckos: Broadway San Diego announced “Bluey’s Big Play” is coming to Balboa Theatre for five performances on Fri., Feb. 24-Sun., Feb. 26, 2023. The play is based on the Disney Junior series, “Bluey,” which follows sisters Bluey + Bingo and their fun family. Tickets are on sale now. 🐶
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The Spreckels Organ Society will kick off its 34th Annual San Diego International Summer Organ Festival tonight with a free concert at 7:30 p.m. at the historic Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park. The special shows will continue every Monday through Sept. 5 — with a focus this year on women organists + composers. 🎶
These concerts are in addition to the year-round, free concerts performed at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion every Sunday — a true San Diego tradition.
Did you know? The Spreckels Organ is the largest open-air musical instrument in the world? The organ contains 5,000+ pipes ranging in length from the size of a pencil to 32-ft. Oh, this historic instrument is worth an entire overture — and don’t worry, we’re on it.
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Editor’s pick: Hello, San Diego. We’ve got a lot brewing over here as we get closer to Drink Up, a week in July where we’ll highlight the best of local beverages. And we are thirsty.
We want to know: What are your favorite Happy Hour spots in downtown San Diego? Email us your recs — that’ll help us find the power players as we pour ourselves into our city’s drink scene. Cheers.🍹
Missed Friday’s newsletter? See it: Artist Niki de Saint Phalle’s local legacy.
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