Good morning, this is San Diego Local Pulse for Friday, May 9th, 2025.We start with a milestone for wildfire safety in our region. In Escondido, KB Home has just unveiled the nation's first wildfire-prepared neighborhood, called Dixon Trail. This community features cutting-edge fire-resistant design, from double-paned tempered glass to flame-resistant stucco and a five-foot gravel buffer around each house. Dixon Trail could become a blueprint for how we build safer homes in wildfire-prone areas, and local architects are calling for more neighborhoods to follow these smarter building standards. With San Diego’s close connection to nature, it’s an encouraging step towards protecting both our homes and our lifestyle.Turning to City Hall, we’re watching leadership shakeups in North County. The Escondido Planning Commission is dealing with a sudden vacancy, and just east, Poway’s City Council remains locked in political drama with a possible recall and new lawsuits. Over in South County, the race for County Supervisor is heating up. The results could change the balance of power and impact everything from public safety to development rules.Our weather today looks comfortable as we head into the weekend. Expect clear skies and mild temperatures across the county, perfect for heading outdoors or checking out local events. No rain in the forecast, but we advise staying mindful of fire conditions with the dry air.Let’s talk about the job market and business scene. San Diego’s unemployment rate stays steady, with job openings in hospitality and biotech ticking up. In real estate, we’re seeing a modest slowdown in home sales, likely due to affordability concerns, but new housing projects like Dixon Trail offer hope for safer and more sustainable living.If you’re looking for things to do, the San Diego County Fair is opening soon with new exhibits and rides. Music lovers can catch Metallica’s big show downtown this weekend, drawing fans from across the region. For families, several neighborhood festivals are happening from Hillcrest to Chula Vista, with food trucks, live music, and games for the kids.On the sports front, USD baseball is on the brink of clinching the West Coast Conference championship. The Toreros travel to play Santa Clara after a hot streak, with the series getting underway tonight. Meanwhile, the Mountain West Softball Championships are underway at SDSU, with top teams battling it out on our own campus fields.In our schools, congratulations to several student-athletes recognized for their achievements this week, and a shoutout to the robotics team at Hoover High for placing in the state finals.For our crime report, deputies responded to a police shooting in Pacific Beach last night. Authorities are still investigating, but there’s no ongoing threat to the public. There’s also a public safety alert related to a series of car break-ins near Balboa Park, so remember to lock your vehicles and keep valuables out of sight.On a lighter note, we end today with a feel-good story. A local non-profit just launched a program to provide clean clothes to homeless residents, partnering with area laundromats and volunteers right here in City Heights. It’s another small, but meaningful, example of San Diegans caring for our neighbors.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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