🌱 Flood Watch And Wind Advisory + The Outpost Mixed-Use Project

Happy Tuesday, Poway! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started.

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First, today's weather:

Cool with rain. High: 57 Low: 37.

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Here are the top stories in and around Poway today:

1. A significant winter storm will bring widespread rain, mountain snow and gusty winds to Southern California on Tuesday, prompting National Weather Service advisories and watches for San Diego County, including Poway. (Poway Patch)
2. A plan to increase the number of homes of The Outpost mixed-use project was approved by the Poway City Council. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
3. Eight people were arrested during a five-day undercover sting operation targeting San Diego-area prostitution crimes, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced. During the countywide crackdown by the multi-agency San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force, law enforcement personnel worked undercover, posing as customers of illegal sex services by responding to illicit online advertisements. (City News Service)
4. San Diego International Airport and elected officials broke ground on the T1 project, which is intended to replace the outdate Terminal 1. Construction on the project began Nov. 1. It has been divided into three components: terminals and roadways; airside improvements; and a new administration building. (City News Service)

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From my notebook:

• City of Poway: "Protect your property before it rains! Poway provides free, unfilled sandbags and sand for emergency use. Visit poway.org/winter-storms for sandbag locations." (Facebook)
• County of San Diego: "This upcoming weekend is "Home for the Holidays" at San Diego County animal shelters, with all adoption fees waived on Saturday, Dec. 18, and Sunday, Dec. 19." (Instagram)
• Poway Chamber of Commerce: "Join us and our new member, The STEM ZONE Maker Space for a special ribbon cutting ceremony this Friday, Dec. 17 at 12 p.m. Refreshments will be served, and all in attendance can enter a drawing for a gift basket!" (Facebook)
• Poway Unified School District: "It's always special to see #PowayUnified alumni recognized for their hard work and dedication. Last week, Rancho Bernardo alumni Matt Araiza was named the nation's best punter in collegiate football." (Facebook)
• San Diego Humane Society: "By popular demand, our small pet adoption promotion is extending through the end of 2021! You can adopt big love in a small package for just $5 through Dec. 31, thanks to our friends at Petco Love." (Facebook)
• San Diego Humane Society: "A big storm is bringing heavy rain, wind and even snow to San Diego County. Help your pets stay warm and dry by keeping them indoors during bad weather and monitoring their outside potty breaks and playtime." (Facebook)

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— Kristina Houck