Hello and welcome to the Wednesday edition of "The Daily Five," a rundown of things to know or do in the community.
1. Weather: Rain, mainly after 1pm. High near 42. East wind between 6 and 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
2. Heart Disease Prevention: Learn about the top five ways to prevent heart disease and the nutrients that support heart health with registered dietician and nutritionist Katherine Espinoza. She will talk about cholesterol, plant stanols and sterols, fiber, omega 3 fatty acids, CoQ10, lecithin, and more. No registration required. 7 p.m.
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4. Cheapest Gas Prices: Gas prices are sky high. So save a little money by doing your homework with our traffic and gas widget on the homepage before heading to work.
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