Good morning, this is San Diego Local Pulse for Thursday, May 22, 2025.Breaking news from our nation's capital has touched our community as two Israeli embassy staffers were killed near a Jewish museum in D.C. The suspect is in custody, and we're following developments as they unfold.Closer to home, Father Joe's Villages received good news yesterday as the City Council approved the sale of a building for affordable housing. This comes alongside news that the East Village skydiving facility will be transformed into affordable housing units, addressing our ongoing housing challenges.In public safety news, San Diego Unified School District is warning parents about a dangerous TikTok trend involving students setting laptops on fire. Officials report 16 incidents so far. Meanwhile, the Sheriff's Department continues investigating a homicide in Lemon Grove, with a fourth suspect arrested just two days ago.On a brighter note, San Diego Wave FC is riding a hot streak to second place in the National Women's Soccer League standings. And baseball fans are excited as the Padres take on the Mariners in the Vedder Cup series, with the Angels matchup scheduled for later this month.Community connections are strengthening across borders as the YMCAs of San Diego County and Mexico signed a cross-border agreement to share resources last week, expanding recreational opportunities for residents on both sides.Weather-wise, we're seeing a temperature increase bringing perfect beach weather just in time for Memorial Day weekend. If you've been waiting to hit La Jolla Shores or Coronado, this weekend will be ideal.The local cultural scene is heating up too. The third annual Taste of East Village kicks off today, and music lovers should mark their calendars as more than 80 artists are set to perform at the upcoming Wonderfront Festival.For those concerned about grocery prices, there's been a recent focus on overcharging at local stores. A new investigation is looking into pricing practices, so double-check your receipts.In education news, a student support aide at Mar Vista High has been arrested for alleged sexual assault of a student. School officials are cooperating with the ongoing investigation.Military families received somber news as we learned two Marines killed in a New Mexico crash were from a Camp Pendleton-based unit.Downtown's Research and Development District secured the J. Craig Venter Institute as a tenant, further establishing San Diego as a biotech hub. And local firm Creyon Bio announced an AI research agreement with pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly.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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