Good morning, this is San Diego Local Pulse for Thursday, September 18. We wake up today under cloudy skies and lingering showers across the county, thanks to moisture from Tropical Storm Mario that brought thunder and heavy downpours overnight. Rain was heavy at times, especially out in Santee and along our North County roads, so watch for slick streets if you're heading out, and keep your headlights on–visibility could still be tricky near the coast. The National Weather Service says we should see drier, warmer weather as we head into Friday and Saturday, with things staying muggy this morning but gradually clearing up as the day goes on. Expect highs about ten degrees above normal further inland, and if you're along the coast, you’ll still see some morning fog.Breaking overnight, San Diego International Airport has fully reopened after a private plane had landing gear trouble and wound up stuck on the runway, forcing a ground stop for several hours last night. This disrupted dozens of flights and left travelers scrambling for backup plans. Airport officials say things are mostly back to normal this morning, though you might still see minor delays on your airline app.From City Hall, council meetings this week focused on fire preparedness. With nearly seven thousand wildfires responded to statewide this year, Cal Fire officials remind us we are moving into the most dangerous months for wildfires. Moisture levels in the brush are at historic lows, and though San Diego has been lucky so far, the risk will spike when those Santa Ana winds arrive later this month. Make sure your defensible space is cleared and that your family knows your evacuation plan.In the courts, the high-profile trial of Larry Millete has resumed downtown, with his request for a venue change rejected. He faces life in prison if convicted of murdering his wife Maya, who has been missing since January 2021.On the job front, the county’s unemployment rate is holding steady at just under four percent, with sizable hiring in biotech and hospitality. Over in the real estate market, the median price for a single-family home in San Diego is just above nine hundred thousand dollars. Inventory is still tight, keeping prices high as we move into fall.The school year is off to a dynamic start. San Diego Unified is shifting some K through 8 schools to K through 5 after a review found student outcomes improve with the change. Superintendent Dr. Fabiola Bagula stresses there will be no teacher layoffs, and Bell Middle School is ready for incoming students. On the sports front, congratulations to Point Loma High for their big win in varsity football last night.Checking in on community events, Old Town is hosting a vibrant Hispanic Heritage celebration this weekend. Meanwhile, Little Italy’s Mercato and the Ocean Beach Farmers Market are both in full swing for Friday. In the music scene, local artists are gearing up for a series of pop-up concerts along the Embarcadero starting tomorrow evening.For crime news, San Diego Police are warning about a new wave of scam artists impersonating court officials. These scammers are sending fake documents trying to trick people out of money by threatening arrest. Officials remind everyone to double-check any paperwork for real case numbers and to never pay anyone over the phone.And finally, for a feel-good story, volunteers gathered last night at Balboa Park to distribute over a thousand backpacks full of school supplies to local kids. Spirits were high even as showers rolled in, with everyone focused on making sure families start the year on the right foot.Thanks for tuning in to Local Pulse this Thursday. Make sure to subscribe and tell your friends so you catch every update. 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 quiet please 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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