Good morning, this is San Diego Local Pulse for Friday, May 23, 2025.Tragedy struck the Murphy Canyon neighborhood early yesterday when a small plane crashed into a residential area around 3:45 AM. The Cessna business jet, which departed from Teterboro, New Jersey with a stop in Wichita, Kansas, went down while approaching Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport amid dense fog. The FAA reports six people were on board, and officials believe none survived. The crash destroyed one home and damaged about 10 others, with jet fuel spreading across front yards. Several families escaped through back fences and windows as explosions rocked the neighborhood.The area, which contains the largest Navy-owned housing in the country, saw dozens of residents displaced. Emergency response has been swift, with multiple organizations collecting supplies for affected families. The San Diego Humane Society has taken in 16 dogs, including eight puppies, providing decontamination baths due to jet fuel exposure.Road closures remain in effect this morning in the affected area, with Sample Street entirely closed and portions of Salmon Road and Santo Road also blocked. Police expect these closures to continue throughout the day.In brighter news, the San Diego County Parks Department has announced a summer movie series with over 100 free screenings planned at various parks throughout the region.Sports fans are feeling the pain as the Padres' losing streak has extended to six games after a heartbreaking extra-innings loss in Toronto yesterday. The team continues to struggle with their stars in a slump.A recent charity concert by Elton John at Petco Park raised an impressive $11.5 million for cancer research through Curebound.In community developments, a new field has opened for the Bay Terraces area through a partnership with San Diego Unified School District, providing much-needed recreational space for residents.Last weekend's Distinguished Gentleman's Ride saw hundreds of participants raising awareness for prostate cancer, while the Navy run across the Coronado Bridge generated nearly half a million dollars to support military families.Families affected by yesterday's plane crash can find assistance at Hancock Elementary School on Taussig Street until 9 PM tonight. The Emergency Action Group reports they've received sufficient supplies but are still accepting financial donations through their websites.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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