Listen ""Cloudy Skies and Affordable Housing Debates in San Diego - Local Pulse Update""
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Good morning, this is San Diego Local Pulse for Saturday, July 26. We wake up today to cloudy skies and mild weather across our neighborhoods. Temperatures will top out around 72 degrees with a low of 64, and the clouds are holding on along the coast. That marine layer may stick around until late morning, so if you are headed to beaches like La Jolla Shores or Mission Beach, pack an extra layer. Winds off Point Loma are light, and seas are calm—good news for anyone planning an early paddleboard or fishing trip on the bay. Looking into the weekend, expect much of the same, with perhaps a bit more sun Sunday and temperatures staying steady.Breaking overnight, city leaders are responding to renewed calls for more affordable housing. The San Diego Community Coalition is holding a public meeting this morning at the Pacific Beach Library on Cass Street, starting at ten. This group, made up of activists from over two dozen neighborhoods—from Encanto to University City and Ocean Beach—has been challenging city hall on its handling of developments and new housing policy. The Coalition supports affordable housing but wants more balance as projects like the proposed 23-story Turquoise Tower in Pacific Beach and the 17-story Columbia Street tower face mounting criticism. This is a grassroots movement, so expect more rallies and discussions in the weeks ahead, including a planned protest on August second right in front of the controversial Columbia Street project.Turning to employment, local hiring remains upbeat as several biotech firms in Torrey Pines have announced over one hundred open positions in research and support roles, and service jobs are on the rise again downtown. Meanwhile, San Diego Unified reports a strong start to the summer school season as test scores from June show reading and math improvements across nine campuses. Over at University City High, our track team just claimed two state medals—a big congratulations to those student athletes.In real estate, the median price for a single family home has hit one million two hundred thousand dollars. Agents are reporting brisk interest in North Park and South Bay, though inventory remains tight. On the business front, locals are buzzing about a new seafood cafe opening this weekend along Adams Avenue, while a cherished bookstore on Newport Avenue in Ocean Beach closed its doors after forty years. Owners say it is a bittersweet farewell, but neighbors are raising funds in hopes of bringing the space back as a community center.Now for public safety, police responded to two major incidents late last night. In the East Village, a string of car break-ins along J Street led to one arrest after quick action from K-9 officers. Meanwhile in Clairemont, a home burglary was thwarted thanks to a neighbor’s call, and officers are searching for a second suspect. No injuries are reported in either case.Wrapping up on a high note, we want to highlight the Coast Guard crew who rescued a seven-year-old boy from a sinking boat in San Diego Bay yesterday afternoon. Thanks to their fast response, the child is safe and reunited with family—a real testament to the everyday heroes among us.Be sure to check out the public meeting at Pacific Beach Library this morning or swing by the new seafood spot on Adams Avenue. For more events, remember the Seaport Village Art Walk kicks off tonight, and Sunday’s Balboa Park summer concert is expected to draw a crowd.Thanks for tuning in and remember to subscribe for daily updates. This has been San Diego Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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