- A new report by the CDC says that schools can be safely re-opened as long as proper safety guidelines are met. The report found "little evidence" that schools "contributed meaningfully to increased community transmission". The report recommends that schools require facemasks and 'increased physical distance', along with improved air ventilation and expanded testing. It also claims that certain activities likes indoor sports practices might result in a higher infection rate.
- You can now get pink Mac N cheese just in time for Valentine’s Day. Kraft is launching Candy Kraft Mac & Cheese, a twist on its classic Mac & Cheese with a candy flavor packet to turn the mac and cheese pink. The new mac n cheese will offer the same cheesy goodness, with a hint of “sweet candy flavor.” Kraft said “There is no better way to show your love this Valentine’s Day than saying ‘you’re the mac to my cheese‘ with Candy Kraft Mac & Cheese.” Kraft is giving the pink mac and cheese to 1,000 “lucky recipients.” To enter to win, visit candykraftmacandcheese.com. Candy Kraft Mac & Cheese kits will be delivered by Feb. 14 so lovers can “deliciously celebrate Valentine’s Day.”
- A super lotto plus ticket with five numbers, (and only missing the Mega number) in last nights SuperLotto Plus drawing was sold at a convenience store in El Cajon. It’s worth $12,297. There were no tickets sold with all six numbers and the estimated jackpot for Saturday’s drawing will grow to $16 million. The numbers drawn Wednesday night were 9, 10, 16, 30, 46 and the Mega number was 13. The jackpot was $15 million. The drawing was the ninth since the last time a ticket with all six numbers was sold.
- The Wolf Moon, will light up the night sky tonight!!! The wolf moon is pretty much the first full moon of 2021. It will also be the highest full moon of the year. The Wolf Moon got its namebecause wolves were heard howling more often during the frigid months, supposedly out of hunger. According to NASA, the full moon will reach its fullest phase today. The Wolf Moon reached 98% full on last night night before peaking today and will still be 99% full tomorrow. According to Forbes, it will be the highest full moon of the year. The next full moon, the Snow Moon, will be on Feb. 27.
- The group of gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park who were diagnosed with Covid earlier this month are expected to make a full recovery. Park officials said the gorillas are eating, drinking and interacting with each other s. The gorillas actually tested positive for the new strain which may be more contagious than other strains. There was special concern for silverback gorilla Winston, who is older and has underlying medical conditions. However he looks like he is going to recover too.