San Diego Local Pulse: Plane Lands on Beach, Officer Killed, Housing Tax Proposal, and More

24/10/2025 3 min
San Diego Local Pulse: Plane Lands on Beach, Officer Killed, Housing Tax Proposal, and More

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Good morning, this is San Diego Local Pulse for Friday, October 24. We are starting the day together at sunrise with a check on our weather. It’s a classic San Diego morning—mild, with temperatures in the low sixties downtown and a mix of clouds and sun as we head toward a high of about seventy-two. That ocean breeze keeps us comfortable all day, so outdoor plans from Balboa Park to Pacific Beach should be set for perfect Southern California fall conditions.Big local news overnight, and we start with an incident that rattled a quiet residential street. Three federal officers are recovering after a man sought for deportation rammed his car into their vehicles to evade arrest, according to ICE San Diego. It happened near a day care center, adding to concerns as bystanders narrowly avoided being hit. Both officers and the suspect received medical attention and are expected to recover, though ICE says criminal charges are coming. In El Cajon, a 12-year-old boy is in critical condition after a hit-and-run Wednesday evening. Police are asking anyone near Main Street and Magnolia to contact them if they saw anything. Our city mourns the loss of La Mesa police officer Lauren Craven, just 25 years old, hit and killed while helping at a crash on Interstate 8. A growing memorial sits outside police headquarters, and the community continues to share memories of her dedication. Up in the skies and on the sand, all eyes turned to Mission Beach yesterday when a small plane made an emergency landing right on the shore. No one was injured, and the pilot credits years of training and a bit of luck for the safe ending. North of the city, Camp Pendleton saw a mishap with live fire training that scattered metal debris onto Interstate 5. State officials now want answers and better safeguards to prevent a repeat.Turning to City Hall, the Rules Committee has moved forward on a proposed tax targeting over ten thousand vacation and vacant homes. City estimates say it could bring in up to one hundred thirty million dollars for the general fund each year if it clears the council and voters approve. Supporters hope it’ll address housing availability, while opponents worry about the impact on middle-class owners.On the business front, Ming’s Revolving Sushi in Chula Vista is serving up free meals to military families affected by the government shutdown. It’s a small gesture that’s making a big difference, with one Navy family saying their bank has even stepped in to temporarily cover paychecks. Meanwhile, a grand opening to watch for this weekend is the new SoulBlend Coffeehouse in North Park, promising local art and live jazz every Saturday morning.Looking at real estate, it’s still a tough market for buyers. Median home prices remain just under eight hundred thousand dollars countywide, but we’re seeing a tick up in new listings in neighborhoods like Clairemont and Encinitas, hinting at some future relief.For those job-hunting, Scripps Health and Qualcomm are both hosting upcoming hiring fairs, with dozens of open roles in healthcare, tech, and administration.San Diego’s music and festival spirit is alive this weekend with the Ocean Beach Oktoberfest, plus live performances from young talent at the House of Blues downtown. And speaking of talent, our local schools are shining, with Point Loma High’s robotics team advancing to regionals. Sports fans, the Padres wrapped their season with a win against the Giants, making it five straight at home, while Torrey Pines and Cathedral Catholic face off tonight in a high school football showdown expected to draw a big crowd.Before we wrap, a quick feel-good note—after last week’s scare when a dog ingested something dangerous at Ocean Beach Dog Beach, city vets say the dog, Chance, is recovering and back splashing in the waves, showing the resilience that makes our community special.Thanks for tuning in today. Don’t forget to subscribe for tomorrow’s updates. This has been San Diego Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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