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Saturday May 23rd Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • SeaWorld’s new Shark Encounter brings visitors face-to-face with 11 species
  • A violent week tests San Diego with shootings, crashes and wildfires
  • Plan your summer around San Diego’s biggest festivals and tastiest treats

Also on today's calendar: Where the Heart Belongs and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What's the difference between a hippo and a Zippo? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 71 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Sunday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 71, low: 62.
  • Monday: Low clouds, then sun, with a high of 71 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. SeaWorld San Diego Celebrates Opening Of All-New Shark Encounter Exhibit (patch.com) — San Diegans now have a revamped reason to visit SeaWorld, as the park has unveiled its all-new Shark Encounter exhibit with immersive habitats, an underwater tunnel and interactive displays. The attraction highlights 11 shark species while emphasizing marine education and conservation, following SeaWorld San Diego’s recent accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.    

2. Armed Standoff; Hate Crime; Mosque Shooting; Deadly Crashes; Wildfires: San Diego County Crime Log (patch.com) — San Diego residents are confronting a harrowing week of local crises, from a deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego and a federal prison death to multiple fatal crashes and wildfire evacuations in Campo. Authorities also report a hate-crime charge in Carlsbad, a decades-old Scripps Ranch murder conviction, and the arrest of a Mexican senator in San Diego on alleged cartel-related offenses.    

3. The 10 Best Summer Festivals In Southern California (patch.com) — San Diegans can look forward to a packed summer calendar, with electronic music at Waterfront Park, a major brew festival at NTC Park, and arts, crafts and food markets along Mission Bay and Liberty Station. North Park’s Scoop Ice Cream Festival adds family-friendly treats, while other Southern California cities host big-name music and neighborhood street festivals within easy driving distance.    

4. Memorial Day services and ceremonies around San Diego – NBC 7 San Diego (nbcsandiego.com) — San Diego residents have several Memorial Day ceremonies and tributes to attend, plus extra MTS service to help you get around one of the city’s busiest weekends. Miramar National Cemetery and Mt. Soledad will host major remembrance events, while the Padres plan a special pregame honor for Navy Cross recipient Cpl. Patrick “Bob” Gallagher.    

5. San Diego Lifeguards urge beach safety ahead of busy Memorial Day weekend (cbs8.com) — San Diego lifeguards are boosting staffing and warning beachgoers about rip currents, stingrays, and heat as large Memorial Day crowds hit local shores this weekend. Officials urge swimmers to talk with lifeguards before entering the water, keep kids close, and remember DUI enforcement will be stepped up on roads across San Diego County.    


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Ok San Diego! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: One weighs a ton, and the other is a little lighter (Thank you Laurie B. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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