Good morning, this is San Diego Local Pulse for Thursday, June nineteenth. We’re waking up to a hot one today as an extreme heat warning covers our region, with inland temps pushing up to one hundred ten degrees. Along the coast, expect mid-eighties with plenty of sunshine and a light ocean breeze. Be sure to stay hydrated and check on neighbors—especially the elderly—as this heat can be dangerous for outdoor workers and vulnerable residents.Our top story this morning: emergency crews continue to battle a fast-moving brush fire in Lakeside that’s already scorched more than eight hundred fifty acres east of the city. Overnight, some evacuation orders were lifted, but firefighters urge caution as shifting winds remain a concern. No homes have been lost, though the fire threatened several properties along Willow Road and Ashwood Street. Air quality in the area is affected, so those with respiratory issues should avoid outdoor activity.In the city, the National Transportation Safety Board just released its preliminary findings into last week’s plane crash near Murphy Canyon. Investigators say engine failure is likely to blame, but their full report will take several months. Fortunately, the pilot survived with minor injuries and no bystanders were hurt.City hall is feeling festive and reflective today, as we join the nation in commemorating Juneteenth. Most government offices, including the San Diego Superior Court, are closed. The city council has designated today a local holiday, and several community celebrations are planned, including an evening block party at Casa Del Rey Moro African Latin Museum in Old Town. There’s also a Juneteenth art and music showcase tonight at the Oolong Gallery in Barrio Logan, running from six to nine PM, and this Saturday brings the annual Cooper Family Celebration at Memorial Park.There’s big news at the Hotel del Coronado, which has just reopened following a massive six-year, five hundred fifty million dollar restoration. Locals and tourists are already lining up to see the new guest wings, historic restoration work, and updated beachside dining.The job market remains competitive, with local unemployment holding steady around four percent. Tech and biotech firms along Torrey Pines Road are still hiring, and several new restaurants are opening in North Park and Little Italy, even as some longtime businesses in the Gaslamp have quietly closed this month.In schools, we congratulate the San Diego Unified Board for officially naming Lamont Bagula as permanent superintendent. And a round of applause for Mission Bay High’s girls basketball team, who clinched a state playoff spot this week.Turning to crime, San Diego Police continue to investigate a 2023 shooting at Liberty Station, calling for public help to solve the case. Elsewhere, a quiet night in most neighborhoods, with increased patrols downtown for Juneteenth events.Finally, a feel-good story: eighth graders from a local middle school safely returned after a harrowing evacuation from Israel, sharing stories of teamwork and courage that remind us of the strength within our community.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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