Good morning, this is San Diego Local Pulse for Thursday, June 26. We’re waking up to a mild coastal haze, with temperatures settling into the mid seventies along the beaches and reaching the low eighties inland by early afternoon. Expect a gentle breeze through Balboa Park and clear skies later, making it ideal for evening walks or catching a summer concert in the Gaslamp Quarter.We begin downtown, where the city’s free Circuit shuttle service is winding down its final routes today. After years of connecting neighborhoods like East Village and the Waterfront, the electric shuttles are ending service, impacting the daily routines of commuters and local businesses that relied on the easy rides to and from Petco Park and Seaport Village. City Council is looking at alternatives, but for now, riders will need to check MTS schedules or consider other transit options.There’s also big news on the job front, as UC San Diego Health is laying off hundreds of workers this week. The move comes as part of a larger statewide trend in healthcare, raising concerns for the many families affected and driving a new batch of job-seekers to career fairs in Mission Valley and on campus up at La Jolla.In real estate, Hotel Del Coronado has completed its massive renovation and expansion, pouring over five hundred million dollars into upgrades that are already drawing more summer visitors to the Strand. Meanwhile, San Diego’s climate action credentials just got a boost – we’re now one of only eight U.S. cities to earn an A rating for climate strategy, which could make our region even more attractive to green businesses and remote workers.If you’re looking for something to do, there’s a wave of community events today. Over in Carlsbad, the city library hosts Silent Storytellers, a free photography exhibit running through the afternoon. The Athenaeum in La Jolla is offering its popular kids’ art camp, perfect if you need to keep young ones busy as school wraps up. And mark your calendars for the Fabletics grand opening at Westfield UTC on Friday, promising giveaways and live DJ sets.On the music scene, the 'Heavy Metal Summer Experience' wraps up this week, teaching trade skills to teens through the beat of heavy music over at venues throughout North Park and El Cajon. And in sports, it’s a proud moment for San Diego as Escondido’s Milan Iloski made MLS history, scoring four goals in a single game for San Diego FC. The Padres are back at Petco tonight, hoping to bounce back after a tough road trip.Turning to safety, Carlsbad police arrested a suspect tied to a string of organized retail thefts across the county. In El Cajon, four individuals were taken into custody after an armed attack at Spencer’s inside the Parkway Plaza mall – police moved quickly, and there’s an increased presence at local shopping centers today. Authorities are also investigating an impersonation case where a suspect posed as a rideshare driver, reminding us all to double-check vehicle and driver credentials before getting in.Before we go, a feel-good note: the YMCA in Mission Valley just unveiled a three hundred thousand dollar expansion, adding new fitness spaces that are already buzzing with summer campers and families.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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