Good morning, this is San Diego Local Pulse for Saturday, June 28.We start with breaking news impacting our coastline. Water contamination advisories continue at several local beaches, from Coronado up to Cardiff. This means we need to double-check before we plan our beach day, as temporary closures are possible and signs remain up in several areas. If you are heading out, the morning brings cool temperatures in the low seventies along the coast, warming to the mid-eighties inland later today. Skies stay mostly clear, so it is perfect for outdoor events, but do keep an eye on those beach warnings for safety.In city hall, the focus this week has been on environmental and safety issues. Lawmakers are responding to concerns in Poway, where environmentalists have filed suit over development in sensitive habitats. Meanwhile, Encinitas parents are calling for safer crossings after a tragic accident last week. Both stories are driving new safety reviews and calls for action across our entire county.Turning to our job market, San Diego’s unemployment rate has held steady at a healthy level, with new opportunities in life sciences and hospitality. This follows some good business news—San Diego’s BioMed Realty just earned national recognition for healthy workplaces, and HAYA Therapeutics has relocated to Lilly Gateway Labs, signaling more biotech jobs in the pipeline. At the same time, the new T1 Parking Plaza is open at the airport, making it easier for travelers and creating dozens of local jobs.On real estate, the market remains tight with median home prices holding near record highs. Demand is especially strong in neighborhoods like North Park and South Bay. Meanwhile, the Hotel Del Coronado’s massive renovation is now complete, adding hundreds of hospitality positions and new attractions for both visitors and locals.For our weekend plans, there’s plenty happening around town. The Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival plays tonight at both the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center and the Epstein Family Amphitheater. Sports fans can catch the San Diego Growlers ultimate team taking on the Oakland Spiders at Mission Bay High. Over at SeaWorld, the Ying Yang Twins are on stage this evening, while lovers of classic rock can see Fan Halen at Belly Up Tavern. Families might enjoy the Belly Dance Dinner Show at Shiraz Restaurant or head to PowPAC for live theater with I Never Sang for My Father. And this afternoon, Fabletics is celebrating the grand opening of its Westfield UTC location with giveaways and special deals.In local sports, the Padres continue to fight through a tough stretch as trade rumors swirl. Meanwhile, congratulations to San Diego correctional staff who took gold at this year’s US Police and Fire Championships basketball tournament at Balboa Park—an uplifting story of community pride.On the crime front, police responded to a significant crash in Encanto overnight involving an Uber driver and passenger, who are now being treated for injuries. No major arrests were reported in connection to recent high-profile investigations, but officials remind us to report any suspicious activity as summer crowds grow.To wrap up, our feel-good story of the day: heart transplant recipients at Sharp Memorial Hospital have formed lifelong bonds, showing the power of community and second chances in San Diego.This has been San Diego Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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