Good morning, this is San Diego Local Pulse for Sunday, October 12, 2025.This morning, we find San Diego feeling the deep impact of the federal government shutdown as we head into a second weekend without a resolution. More than four thousand local federal workers, including many from the Treasury and Health and Human Services, are facing layoffs, and our military families are shouldering the uncertainty of missed paychecks, even though back pay is promised once the shutdown ends. The Senate will not vote to reopen the government until Tuesday, leaving families, local businesses, and especially those connected to our military bases in a holding pattern. In response, several neighborhoods near Naval Base San Diego and Kearny Mesa are organizing support drives for affected families.Over at City Hall, the debate about San Diego’s new thirty-nine dollar residential trash collection fee took center stage again last week. A lawsuit challenging the fee failed to secure an injunction, so the charge remains in place for now. The judge indicated the case will likely go to trial next year. Meanwhile, the city is touting the fee as necessary to keep our waste services running at sustainable levels, while the homeowners’ group leading the lawsuit insists San Diegans are being asked to pay more than what it costs to pick up their trash.We’re waking up to classic coastal fall weather—mornings in the low sixties, heading toward a sunny seventy-nine degrees by late afternoon. There’s a gentle northwest breeze, perfect for morning walks along Sunset Cliffs or a picnic at Balboa Park later today. No rain in the outlook.In real estate news, Governor Newsom's signing of SB 79 means denser apartment and condo buildings will be allowed in traditionally single-family areas near all trolley and Sprinter stations throughout the county. For San Diego city residents, this brings little immediate change, as our city already supports denser housing near transit. But in places like Santee or El Cajon, this may lead to substantial development activity. If you live near an Orange Line stop, expect to see construction notices popping up over the coming months.Several new small businesses are opening up as well. Look for a new Colombian bakery on El Cajon Boulevard this week, and a co-working loft concept launching on India Street in Little Italy, while a couple of long-standing breweries in North Park have closed due to rising rents and uncertain foot traffic from the shutdown.Turning to sports, it was a dramatic Saturday for local teams. At Torero Stadium, the University of San Diego football team lost a heartbreaker to Drake University, falling 19 to 16 after a last-second fifty five yard field goal by Drake’s kicker. Meanwhile, San Diego State’s Aztecs delivered early excitement with a 75-yard punt return in Reno, ultimately clinching a win against Nevada. And our San Diego Wave FC earned a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Utah Royals, keeping their playoff ambitions alive with a strong late surge from Alex Morgan.Schools across the district are celebrating standout achievements, as Patrick Henry High’s cross-country team took first place at the Mt. SAC Invitational, and both Mira Mesa and Cathedral Catholic are advancing in regional girls’ volleyball playoffs.On the public safety front, San Diego police arrested a City Heights man after social media threats were reported by a prominent conservative influencer. No one was harmed, and authorities say there is no ongoing threat to the community. Federal immigration officers conducted routine operations in Oceanside, with several individuals transferred to Otay Mesa Detention Center, but city officials have reassured us that these actions followed standard procedure.Before we go, here’s a feel-good story: Dozens of volunteers from Mission Hills planted drought-resistant gardens in Presidio Park yesterday, part of a program to boost neighborhood greenery and help with water conservation. Their efforts drew together families from all over the city, reminding us how connected we are during tough times.Looking ahead, don’t miss ArtWalk on India Street starting this afternoon, and tonight, Humphreys by the Bay hosts a jazz concert under the stars.Thank you for tuning in and remember to subscribe so you never miss a beat. 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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