Chula Vista online store now open
Chula Vista residents are proud of their city, and now they can show their pride with a variety of merchandise bearing the city’s logo. First came face masks branded with the city logo, followed by variations of the logo spotted on hats, T-shirts and tattoos. So the city opened an online store at www.chulavistaca.gov/store. The store is accessible 24/7 from anywhere in the world to buy items such as T-shirts, face masks, baby onesies, stickers, skateboards and more with a blue or white version of the logo. Proceeds from all sales benefit Chula Vista public entities that support the community, including programs offered by the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility, the Chula Vista Public Library Foundation, and Friends of Chula Vista Parks and Recreation. Funding to these nonprofits provides free and reduced programming, materials and supplies, benefiting people and animals.
“This is like a 650 square mile remote rural district, and a lot of families in this school district had to buy technology boosters for their phones, we had to make sure kids could get online for virtual learning,” Pierce said.
“We are kind of all in this boat that s rocking at the same time, and reaching out for one another, but trying to find an anchor to hold on to,” said Bonnie Hayman, a counselor for 30 years. She works at the La Mesa Arts Academy in the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District.
“That’s where I see our role is to try to provide some stabilization in these times, knowing that there is so little we can promise and guarantee. It’s the sands are just shifting every day, Hayman said.
South/East County Happenings, Jan. 28 [The San Diego Union-Tribune]
National City seeks civic volunteers
National City residents interested in serving on a city board or commission are invited to apply at www.nationalcityca.gov/government/boards-commissions. These groups make recommendations to the City Council and offer assistance in carrying out various parts of city government. Vacancies include: Library Board (Wednesday deadline) and Traffic Safety Commission (Feb. 17 deadline). Complete and submit an application to the City Clerk’s Office at 1243 National City Blvd., or by email to [email protected].
CV seeking COVID-19 champions
The city of Chula Vista is seeking nominations for its COVID-19 Community Champions. Nominate someone you know who is going above and beyond to support the community during the pandemic. Self submissions are welcome and encouraged, and all nominations are kept confidential. If selected, winners will receive a Chula Vista Champion graphic to displ
South/East County Happenings, Jan. 7 [The San Diego Union-Tribune]
Discounts offered on rain barrels
The Solana Center for Environmental Innovation and the County of San Diego are offering discounted rain barrels to encourage harvesting of rainwater, which reduces pollution from runoff, conserves water and saves money on household water bills. Don’t miss this opportunity to pay $55 per rain barrel (after rebate) on up to two rain barrels per household. For extra savings, the county is adding a $30 discount (limit two per household) for the first 200 rain barrels sold to residents in unincorporated areas. Preorder a rain barrel by Jan. 24 for pickup in Bonita, or preorder by Jan. 31 for pickup in Lakeside. Pre-order at https://www.solanacenter.org/rain-barrels. After receiving pre-order confirmation, pick up rain barrels from 9 a.m.-noonJan. 30 from the Sweetwater Community Garden at 5354 Sweetwater Road, Bonita; or from 9 a.m.-noonFeb. 6 from the Lakeside Community Center at 984
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How one school counselor is trying to tackle a pandemic mental health crisis [The San Diego Union-Tribune :: BC-EDU-PANDEMIC-MENTALHEALTH:SD]
SAN DIEGO – School counselor Bonnie Hayman is charged with taking care of 1,100 middle-school kids and almost 100 staff during a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic.
Hayman, who works at the currently closed La Mesa Arts Academy in the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District, is seeing up close how months of school closures, isolation and pandemic-induced stress are harming children.
Student anxiety and depression have been rising at the school. Teachers tell her about students who have lost family members to COVID-19, who don’t have enough food to eat or who were crying or looking tired during a Zoom class.