Good morning, I'm Debbie Crews…Today is Thursday, April 18th.
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More people became homeless last month than left homelessness. More on the latest numbers below. But first… let's make a headline…
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If you recently purchased frozen oysters, county public health officials are asking you to check the packaging.
The alert was issued after 11 confirmed and probable cases of norovirus in San Diego were linked to frozen oysters imported from South Korea. Ta.
The first person to develop symptoms was a customer who ate oysters at Mission Valley's 100s Seafood Grill Buffet between March 31 and April.
Our media partner KG-TV spoke with one person who got sick and had to go to the emergency room.
This is Brandon Hirsch.
“I was severely dehydrated. I couldn't swallow my own saliva. It was like swallowing sandpaper.”
Restaurants, stores and consumers are now being asked to check the origin of oysters in their freezers.
Oysters processed at JBR in Tongyeong, Republic of Korea on November 27th, 20th to 23rd, or January 4th and February 15th of this year should not be eaten.
Products may be labeled “Amazing Sea Brand.”
Symptoms of norovirus include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and body aches.
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San Diegans affected by January's storms are reminded that they have until tomorrow (Friday) to apply for FEMA disaster assistance and Small Business Administration loans.
FEMA assistance covers temporary lodging, basic home repairs, loss of personal property, and anything else disaster-related.
SBA loans can also cover losses that are not fully covered by insurance or other funding sources.
San Diegans whose homes, cars, or businesses were damaged can apply online through the FEMA web portal (disaster assistance dot gob) or the FEMA mobile app.
To apply for an SBA loan, visit sba-dot-gov-slash-disaster.
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San Diego has been blessed with sunny skies this week…and it's here to stay.
However, the National Weather Service says temperatures today (Thursday) will be several degrees cooler than yesterday.
Temperatures will be in the low 60s in mountainous and coastal areas, low 90s in desert areas and low 70s inland.
Winds will also be strong in mountainous and desert areas, with gusts reaching 80 mph.
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The latest report from the Regional Task Force on Homelessness shows once again that more people have become homeless in the last month than have left it.
But reporter John Carroll said there was a trend among some supporters to see a silver lining.
According to data from the task force, more people became homeless than found housing each month over the past two years. But the same data also shows that the numbers are moving in the right direction. In March, more people became homeless for the first time than were housed.111 This gap has narrowed significantly in recent months. As of August, the difference was 742 people. Tyler Renner of the nonprofit People Assisting The Homeless reacted to the latest numbers. “It shows us that our system is working and that we are working with health care providers, cities and counties to make sure we have a robust care network that really helps people return home. Renner said while the city works to find new shelter space, it's also important to focus on prevention to prevent people from becoming homeless in the first place. JC, KPBS News.
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North County groups say the sudden resignation of the executive director of the Resident Law Enforcement Review Board is a wake-up call for the county.
North County reporter Alexander Nguyen said the organization is seeking community representation in the selection process for a new executive director.
“This was a big surprise, but Paul Parker was highly regarded and very capable.” Tom Packard shows up in North County for racial justice. He says Parker's resignation from the Civilian Law Enforcement Review Board was a huge loss. Tom Packard Shows Up for Racial Justice – North County “He has a tremendous amount of talent, he understands how the system works and how to improve it, and he was on the right track,” Parker said in March. He resigned on the 11th. He repeatedly pressed the review board to advocate for more oversight of in-custody deaths in county jails. With Parker's resignation…Packard wants the county to include community members on the selection committee. and that the county elect a person who will vigorously promote the work of the clergy. KPBS contacted the county asking for the clave, but did not receive a response by broadcast time. an/kpbs.
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Some children require additional developmental support.
For parents and caregivers, that can mean packed schedules that make it difficult to drop off children at daycare.
As part of KPBS' special series “Where's My Village,” reporter Tania Thorne covers special education for our youngest children.
So when I was little, my first word was “baby.” I knew I felt drawn to babies from the moment they could talk. And while I always wanted to be a mother, it was a difficult path to get there. Anna Chiles gave birth to her son Theo in June 2020. When he was born, Anna noticed something was different. “And he surprised us all by having an extra copy of chromosome 21. That means Theo has Down syndrome, despite all the prenatal testing and IVF testing. No one had a clue. And what we can say is that Theo hid his superpowers until he was born.'' At first, both she and her husband were scared. However, they soon realized that they were lucky. “It's like living in the sun. It's really hard to keep up the stress and anxiety and pain when he's around, because he's just a tornado of joy. And he's wild, Incredibly stupid, empathetic and very outgoing. Honestly, it's pretty hard for me to believe he's mine.'' Anna is a middle school teacher. , I always planned to go back to work after giving birth. So I think back to him, one of the first thoughts I had when Theo was born. I saw her husband in her hospital room and she said, “I think she needs to quit.'' My job…but it didn't take me long to realize how stupid it really was. That is, this child was made to be with other people, so Anna began to call everywhere … she called the kindergarten recommended by her friends. No one will take Theo. She finally found a place for him to go two days a week. “I framed this because it was the first time he created art with a marker crayon tool.” About 1 in 700 babies are born with Down syndrome. One in six children has some kind of developmental disorder or delay. In California, these children receive free occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, and many other services. The YMCA of San Diego County helps all parents find child care, including child care for children with special developmental needs. We really see a future where we can help childcare workers receive training, support and technical assistance on how to incorporate all types of needs into their care. The San Diego Regional Center coordinates services for parents like Anna. But they have to be at home with their parents, and Anna has to take Theo out of kindergarten, take time off from her job, and stay home. All of these are available to us, but each of them is her one hour a week. And what does it mean for your career if each of these things has to be done in addition to the early childhood education at home that you are in? Anna had to quit her career. But she was able to start a nonprofit organization, Includ(Ed) San Diego. She advocates for child care for all children, including children like Theo. Her biggest goal is to help these children receive child care with other neurotypical children. Most families with children with developmental disabilities will tell you that the fight to include their child is a lifelong battle. Her organization helps train kindergartens to take in children like Theo. We want to employ adults with disabilities and implement supported employment programs. We would like to have an adult classroom aide with a disability in each classroom. I want my son Theo to walk into his class and see that one of the teachers has Down syndrome just like him. This year, the first Included classroom opens to all children, and that dream is slowly becoming a reality. By interacting with all children of all abilities, Anna hopes that they will learn from each other. And when she, she doesn't know anyone different from herself. That may turn into fear. right. It may treat you like a child. And that's what happens when you're a parent yourself and you say “don't look” and pull your child away. right? If we want to sow the seeds of a more caring nation, we start with our little friends.
Tag list: This is Tania Thorne's report.
For the complete series, visit kpbs dot org slash wheres my village.
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The county will be represented at the first World Robotics Championship in Houston starting today.
Education reporter MG Perez and dozens of students from local high schools were also there.
This week, more than 600 teams from 50 countries will gather here in Houston to compete to prove they have the fastest, best designed and built robots. FIRST is an acronym that stands for Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology. The San Diego County delegation includes teams from nine high schools. Patrick Henry High School's Patribots…will return to international competition for the second year in a row. Emily Hager, 17, is the team president and is committed to getting more girls involved in the STEM community. “I think this adds diversity and a different perspective to robotics, the design process, and the overall environment for the team.” Lincoln High School's Steel Stingers qualified as the only rookie team from San Diego. Obtained. In Houston, MGP KPBS News.
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That's it for today's podcast. As always, you can find all of your San Diego news online at his KPBS dot org. Tomorrow on the podcast, the Chair of the Chicano Park Steering Committee joins me to talk about Chicano Park Day and more. Join us tomorrow for more of the day's top stories. I'm Debbie Crews. Thank you for your attention. Have a wonderful Thursday!