Good morning, this is San Diego Local Pulse for Friday, May 16, 2025.The Gaylord Pacific Resort in Chula Vista opens its doors to guests for the first time today after decades of planning. The sprawling resort offers rooms starting at about $500 for a mountain view, with higher rates for bayfront accommodations. The property includes a water park, making it an attractive staycation option for local families.In city news, Mayor Gloria has proposed significant budget cuts affecting San Diego's beaches, bays, and public facilities. The plan includes closing libraries on Sundays and Mondays, reducing recreation park hours by 33%, and shuttering some public restrooms across the city. City Council will hold a public hearing on the final proposed budget this Monday, with the vote scheduled for June 10.A growing health concern has emerged in Clairemont, where the salmonella outbreak linked to Aladdin Cafe has now reached 98 probable or confirmed cases according to the County Health Department. The restaurant owner has expressed a desire for accountability in the situation.In Carlsbad, police are warning residents about criminals targeting the elderly after thieves stole $145,000 in gold and cash from victims. Be vigilant and report suspicious activity to authorities.On a positive note, a park in Clairemont will be renamed to honor fallen San Diego Police Officer Austin Machitar. This tribute comes as SDPD reportedly reaches a milestone for the first time in nearly 10 years.In sports, the USD Toreros baseball team clinched the West Coast Conference regular season championship last night with a decisive 13-1 victory over Pacific. This marks their second straight WCC title and third in the last four years. Meanwhile, the UC San Diego Tritons fell 6-3 to Hawai'i in their series opener.Some uplifting news from San Diego State University - triplets are graduating together with the same major and same honors. Their remarkable achievement has captured the community's attention.Navy dolphins are making headlines for helping scientists discover a nutrient that may be key to longevity. This fascinating research demonstrates our region's unique contributions to health science.San Diego County homeowners might find relief on insurance costs, as many could be eligible for home fire insurance discounts. This comes as welcome news amid rising housing expenses.Marine layer is rolling back in tonight and will stick around through tomorrow morning. Expect cloud cover as we head into the weekend.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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