San Diego, CA
San Diego mulls banning digital-only deals at the grocery store
A lot of seniors and others struggle with the technology required to save at the stores with digital-only deals.
In an effort to combat rising food prices, local leaders are taking action to improve access to grocery store coupons, which are typically only available on smartphones.
The price-transparency proposal would specifically target stores that only offer digital-only coupons, with the new ordinance potentially forcing retailers to make those same offers available in non-digital ways, such as displaying the discount on a shelf tag or by offering paper coupons. Organizers say the proposal would go a long way for anyone worried about the price of groceries.
“Every nickel is precious, and so saving a few dollars at the grocery store can literally mean the difference between having the rent on the first and potentially facing eviction,” Paul Downey, the president of Serving Seniors, told NBC 7.
The city council members who support the proposal say the deals exclude many San Diegans, especially seniors, English-language learners and those without digital access.
The proposal will likely go in front of a San Diego City Council committee sometime this fall, likely in November.
San Diego, CA
10-year Treasury yield dips as investors await producer prices data
The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield edged lower on Friday as market participants awaited the release of the Producer Price Index (PPI) report.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell around 2 basis points to 4.075%. The yield on the 2-year Treasury was down by more than 2 basis points to 3.974%.
Yields and prices move in opposite directions. One basis point equals 0.01%.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury briefly topped 4.1% in the previous session following commentary from Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic that suggested his openness to a cutting pause.
Bostic told the Wall Street Journal that he would be prepared for the Fed to hold rates steady at the November meeting if the data warrants it.
His comments followed hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation data on Thursday.
The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.2% in September and 2.4% year-over-year, which was above economists’ estimates of a 0.1% increase on a monthly basis, and a 2.3% expansion over the last 12 months, according to a Dow Jones consensus.
Sticking on the data front, investors will turn their attention to the release of the latest PPI reading, which is expected at 8:30 a.m. ET. The PPI is a measure of final demand goods and services costs that producers receive.
A preliminary reading of consumer sentiment for October is scheduled to follow slightly later in the session.
— CNBC’s Brian Evans contributed to this report.
San Diego, CA
Homelessness along the San Diego River hits its highest total yet
An estimated 423 homeless people are now living along the San Diego River, putting them at increased risk of drowning as well as creating new challenges for outreach workers, first responders and surrounding wildlife.
The most recent tally from the San Diego River Park Foundation was the nonprofit’s highest count in years. The increase was largely found in the city of San Diego — Santee’s population actually went down — and officials are hopeful that boosted outreach throughout the county will ultimately reduce totals everywhere.
“These funds and these resources, these things are working,” Kendall Burdett, a riverbed outreach worker with People Assisting the Homeless, said Thursday at a downtown press conference. “They work tediously, and sometimes we fall behind, but we catch up and we keep going.”
Multiple homeless people have drowned in recent years. At least three were swept away during January’s historic storm, and while local researchers are exploring the creation of a flood warning system, that project is far from a done deal.
The rising number of encampments comes as several cities have passed camping bans that increased penalties for sleeping outside. Sarah Hutmacher, the foundation’s chief operating officer, said she knew of individuals who’d chosen to live by waterways in an effort to avoid police on the street.
But homelessness overall has also grown countywide every month for more than two straight years. People may move to the riverbed only after long periods spent elsewhere, and officials said this population had, on average, been homeless a decade.
Rivers can simultaneously offer isolation from the outside world and a more stable community. Hand-built structures sometimes include brick floors, wooden walls and bookshelves, and outreach workers can face more hurdles in convincing those residents to move.
As a result, leaders are using a $17 million grant from the state to expand the number of service organizations working in the area. Outreach ramped up months ago in Santee, which has seen its riverbed numbers drop to an estimated 78 people since the spring.
Similar work began more recently in San Diego. That city’s waterway population surged earlier this year to nearly 340, and one plot of land near Sea World, below Interstate 5, appears to have dozens of people living in a makeshift village. Burdett, the outreach worker, said at least 10 of those residents had already been connected with rent subsidy programs and should soon be able to get housing.
Officials reported that 180 people had agreed to leave local riverbeds since January. Of those, more than 150 were now in some form of short-term housing, which can include traditional shelters. Twenty-two made it permanent housing and one was reunited with family.
“On all fronts, we are making progress,” county Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer said Thursday.
The population estimates were based on a census taken Sept. 26 through 29 and include people found living in vehicles. The count does not include Mission Trails.
San Diego, CA
Things to do this weekend: Ocean Beach Oktoberfest, Bubble Run, Omar Apollo and more
There’s always something fun to do in America’s Finest City. Our Weekend events guide is here to help. Get up. Get out. Play!
What to Know
- Our weekend events guide is published every Thursday in our In Your Neighborhood section of NBC7.com
- Like our mission always, our guide will do its best to span the county — north, south, east, and west — to bring you fun, fresh and affordable things to do in San Diego
- Have any events to share? Please send them to Brenda.Gregorio-Nieto@nbcuni.com
Friday, Oct. 11
The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park
Balboa Dr. & Juniper Rd. | $32.99+
Starting Sep. 27 through Halloween, take a stroll through Balboa Park to experience the outdoor horror.
The Haunted Amusement Park
Marshal’s Scotty’s Playland in El Cajon | $25-35
The haunted scare trail set takes place on Marshal Scotty’s Playland. It will be available starting Sept. 27 through Halloween.
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
2 p.m. at The Old Globe | $68
On a train traveling through Europe, a wealthy American tycoon is found dead in his compartment, the door locked from the inside. Enter world-famous detective Hercule Poirot, who must navigate a train full of suspects and solve the murder before the killer strikes again.
Ocean Beach Oktoberfest
Friday and Saturday at the OB pier parking lot on Newport Avenue | VIP tickets are $64.80
Family-friendly vendors and activities are available, but most people attend for the 21+ beer garden serving 2-for-1 beers from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wear your lederhosen and enjoy a selection of live music, contests, vendors and giveaways. GA tickets are available on site the day of the event.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
8 p.m. at Balboa Theatre | $48+
Patricia Quinn, who plays Magenta in the film, will be there live to conduct the festivities. The audience will also get a chance to be a part of the show with props, dances, and a pre-show contest.
Kimberly Akimo
All weekend long at San Diego Civic Theatre | $57+
Starting Oct. 8th, Kimberly Akimo, which is the most Tony award-winning Broadway show of the season, will be at San Diego Civic Theatre. It features Nina White, Bonnie Milligan, and Olivia Hardy.
Omar Apollo
7 p.m. at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park | $66+
Grammy-nominated artist Omar Apollo will be in San Diego, to perform hits including “Endlessly” and “Evergreen.”
Saturday, Oct. 12
Bubble Run
7 a.m. check-in at Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center | Free or select registrations starting at $19.95
Get active this weekend with a fun 5K run, open to all ages. Breeze through walls of colored bubbles to get to your finisher medal at the end of the race.
Crafting Paper Flowers of Remembrance for Día de los Muertos
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at California Center for the Arts, Escondido | Free
Learn about the cultural significance of paper flowers across different regions of Mexico during Día de los Muertos at the guided workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants are invited to create paper flowers using various types of paper inspired by regional variations and techniques. The interactive activity is suitable for all ages.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Oak Park Library | Free
An event hosted by Friends of the Oak Park Library, they will have storytelling, crafts, local authors, activities, ballet folklorico, and more.
Palomazo Norteño
8 p.m. at Viejas Arena at SDSU | $100+
Norteño music group involving legends, Lalo Mora, Eliseo Robles, Rosendo Cantú, and Raúl Hernández, will perform their most successful songs that have shaped Mexican music.
Sunday, Oct. 13
Pumpkin Express
10 a.m. in Campo | $18.95+
Come ride our decorated vintage railcars through the San Diego County backcountry as fall descends upon Campo, CA. Happening until October 27.
Second Sunday at the Museum of Contemporary Art
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at MCSD in La Jolla | Free, no reservation required
Get inspired by featured exhibitions like “For Dear Life: Art, Medicine, and Disability,” or explore the sculpture garden and the collection galleries. The day of free entry also lands on “Play Day,” where visitors can also enjoy a live DJ, book nook, child play area and a kid friendly gallery guide-led tour at 11 a.m.
San Diego Wave FC vs. Houston Dash
5 p.m. at Snapdragon Stadium | Kids age 12 and under get free entry. Regular tickets are $20+
Oct. 13 is Kids Day, a promotion where attendees receive one free ticket for children12 and under with the purchase of each adult ticket, valid in the 200’s section. Bring the whole family to cheer on SD Wave.
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