Good morning, this is San Diego Local Pulse for Thursday, May 15, 2025.We wake up today to some sobering news from La Jolla Shores where NOAA is investigating a badly decomposed whale that washed ashore. City crews have already removed the carcass, which drew considerable attention from beachgoers yesterday.In Golden Hill, police have released video footage of a fatal officer-involved shooting. Two members of the San Diego Police Department SWAT team opened fire on 37-year-old Enrique Cortez Jr. in the 800 block of 26th Street. Meanwhile, a family in Bonita is pleading for authorities to release video of another deadly police shooting involving a Navy veteran.There's disturbing news from San Ysidro where a woman was killed after her boyfriend allegedly threw her off a third-floor balcony according to SDPD. And in crime news, the San Diego Police Department has announced they've cleared a backlog of untested sexual assault evidence kits, a significant step for victims seeking justice.On a positive note, the San Diego Padres beat the Angels last night, with Xander Bogaerts hitting an early three-run homer that sealed the deal.At the state level, Governor Newsom is proposing to pause the expansion of health care to low-income immigrants without legal status, a change that would impact many San Diego families.For homeowners, there's a welcome development as San Diego County residents could be eligible for home fire insurance discounts. This comes as State Farm has announced a 17% rate hike adding pressure to California homeowners in fire zones.Looking for something to do today? The Outlaw Music Festival kicks off at 5 PM at the North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre. Bike Anywhere Day starts bright and early at 6:30 AM across the county, sponsored by SANDAG. And if you're near North Park, check out the Thursday Market running from 3:30 to 7 PM along North Park Way.In business news, Cross Border Xpress recently announced a $100 million expansion, while Downtown San Diego's Research and Development District has secured the J. Craig Venter Institute as a tenant.Animal lovers will be happy to hear that a black bear cub rescued by the San Diego Humane Society is thriving after what officials described as a "touch and go" first month following its rescue.Weather-wise, we're looking at mild conditions perfect for outdoor activities like the Sunset Market in Oceanside running from 4 to 8 PM.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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