Good morning, this is San Diego Local Pulse for Thursday, July 24. We start our day with brisk northwest winds along the coast and cooler-than-average weather thanks to that strong onshore flow. Highs today are set to rest in the mid to upper seventies at the beaches, with a bit more warmth as you move inland. It’s good news for anyone heading to Comic-Con or planning time outside, though gusty winds may make seaside events and boating a bit bumpy. Expect similar conditions as we move into the weekend.In breaking news, San Diego leaders have announced a new agreement with the California Department of Transportation allowing city crews, for the first time, to clean up homeless encampments on state-owned land near our major freeways. Think of places like Little Italy, downtown, East Village, and Barrio Logan. This agreement finally gives the city an active role in outreach and safety along those corridors. Crews will coordinate with outreach workers to connect unsheltered residents to local resources, and the state will reimburse the city up to four hundred thousand dollars for these efforts. The pilot project comes after continued community pressure about encampments near highways, and supporters hope it will improve quality of life for everyone moving through those neighborhoods.There’s real estate news as well from City Hall. The city council voted yesterday to finalize new restrictions on accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, often called granny flats. Now, in most parts of San Diego, single family lots can have a maximum of four to six of these additional units, depending on the lot size. Additions will also require more parking if they are not located near transit, and there are now new limits on building in wildfire-prone areas like certain cul-de-sacs. These changes are set to take effect in thirty days, pending the mayor’s signature, and aim to balance the need for more housing with concerns about neighborhood congestion and fire safety.In cultural happenings, the city comes alive today as thousands arrive downtown for San Diego Comic-Con. There’s extra buzz this year as the Peanuts comic strip celebrates its seventy-fifth anniversary. You can join the Peanuts panel Friday at 1:45 in Room 6DE for a discussion featuring actor and producer Alec Baldwin and Peanuts historians. There’s also a pop-up at 200 West Harbor Drive with limited edition Peanuts collectibles. Whether you’re a lifelong Snoopy fan or just love seeing the city in costume, the Con will dominate the Gaslamp Quarter all weekend.On the sports front, big news for racing fans: NASCAR just announced San Diego will become the new home of its West Coast street racing event starting in twenty twenty-six. This will bring a brand new level of excitement to our region’s sports scene—stay tuned as planning develops.Community events to watch for in the next few days include the San Diego Botanic Garden’s special tours focusing on plants native to Southern California. These are great for families keen on learning more about local nature and restoration efforts, with hands-on demos at the garden and out in the wild spots surrounding Encinitas.Now let’s talk about local schools. As some students in the South Bay prepare to head back for the new year, there’s pride in the latest achievements from our Unified School District robotics team, who just picked up a top-three award in the statewide finals. Congratulations to our bright young minds!Turning to safety, local authorities report that cleanup efforts and stepped-up patrols around downtown are paying off, with police making several arrests in connection to a string of car burglaries near Market Street. No injuries have been reported, but neighbors are urged to keep their vehicles locked and report any suspicious activity, especially during busy event weekends like Comic-Con.To end on a good note, we spotlight a feel-good story from Point Loma, where neighborhood volunteers turned a vacant lot on Rosecrans into a thriving community garden in just six months. It now produces fresh vegetables for local families and donates surplus harvest to San Diego food banks, a real testament to what we can do together.Thanks for tuning in. Remember to subscribe so you never miss a day. 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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