Good morning, this is San Diego Local Pulse for Saturday, June 21, 2025. We are waking up to gusty west winds across the county, especially out near the San Gorgonio Pass, with advisories warning us of gusts up to 60 miles per hour that could send dust flying and make driving hazardous on some of our main routes. Keep an eye out, especially on SR-52, which remains closed westbound at the 163 this weekend due to construction. You might want to plan some alternate routes if you’re heading that way today.On the home front, the real estate market in San Diego continues its surprising climb. Despite a broader slowdown across the state, median home prices here jumped another forty thousand dollars just in the past month. That has both buyers and sellers scrambling, as affordability remains a top concern for many families hoping to stay close to neighborhoods like North Park and La Mesa.Over at City Hall, the big topic this week has been the city’s plan to appeal a recent court decision overturning the ban on yoga at local beaches. Councilmembers say they are listening to both supporters and opponents to make sure all voices are heard before moving forward.On the business side, folks are talking about the upcoming closure of major Kroger stores nationwide. No specific locations in San Diego have been named yet, but shoppers are already watching closely in community hubs like Clairemont and Chula Vista.If you’re planning to get out and enjoy the city, there’s no shortage of events today. Early risers can check out the Carlsbad Cars and Coffee behind Pelly’s Fish Market, or stroll the bustling Promenade Market at Ruocco Park. Kids will be singing along at SeaWorld’s Baby Shark and Pinkfong’s FIN-Tastic Adventure, while Fifth Ave transforms into the Gaslamp Artisan Market until late afternoon. For sports fans, the Padres take on the Kansas City Royals at Petco Park this afternoon, and San Diego FC faces Club America at Snapdragon Stadium later this evening. Music lovers can catch the Mainly Mozart Festival at the Conrad Prebys Center or see the Wu-Tang Clan at Pechanga Arena.In our schools, there’s buzz from local high schools as several seniors received statewide recognition in STEM competitions, putting the spotlight on San Diego’s rising talent.Our crime report notes that local police responded to a series of thefts downtown and a notable arrest after a string of vehicle break-ins around Mission Valley. Police ask everyone to secure their valuables and remain alert, especially during large weekend gatherings.Before we wrap up, here’s a feel-good moment: volunteers from Ocean Beach organized a cleanup drive this morning, collecting more than a hundred bags of trash and inspiring neighbors all along Sunset Cliffs Boulevard.That’s all for now. 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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