Good morning, this is San Diego Local Pulse for Saturday, December 28, 2024.We're starting off with some significant news from the past few days. San Diego County Supervisor Nora Vargas, chair of the county Board of Supervisors, announced her decision to step down from the board at the end of her term on January 6, 2025[1]. This marks a significant change in local leadership.On a more positive note, for the first time in nearly three years, more San Diegans found housing than became homeless in November, a small but significant milestone in addressing the region's homelessness crisis[1]. Additionally, San Diego County's unemployment rate decreased slightly in November to 4.6% from a revised 4.7% in October, though it remains above the year-ago estimate of 4.3%[1].Looking at the job market, professional and business services are expected to see the most job growth, adding around 45,000 jobs, followed by educational services and healthcare, which are projected to add about 33,000 jobs[2][5]. The life sciences industry also continues to play a pivotal role, with employment numbers rising from approximately 66,000 in 2019 to over 80,000 in 2023[5].In real estate news, there have been concerns about rising rents and tenant protections. Imperial Beach is considering enacting tenant protections as institutional investors transform the city's housing market[2]. Meanwhile, a new safe parking site is coming to North County, this time in Oceanside, offered by the North County LGBTQ Resource Center at their new location on Apple Street[1].From city hall, we have updates on decisions that affect daily life. The county is preparing to implement a new state law that makes it easier to force people struggling with addiction into treatment, a year after deciding to postpone its implementation[3].Weather-wise, thick fog contributed to numerous flight delays at San Diego International Airport just as the holiday travel season was kicking into gear[1]. Today, we're expecting clearer skies, but it's always a good idea to check the latest forecast before heading out.In new business activity, we have some notable openings and changes. The Humane Society is in dire need of fosters, and one El Cajon family is stepping up to help[1]. Additionally, local independent bookstores are sharing their favorite reads to give you gift ideas for the reader in your life[1].Upcoming community events include holiday lights displays across San Diego County, which are sure to dazzle[4]. For local school achievements, San Diego Unified has significantly increased the number of dual enrollment courses its students are taking, spurred by state efforts to prioritize these courses[3].In a feel-good community story, a family in El Cajon has made fostering animals a family affair, showing the power of community involvement[1].Finally, in today's crime report, a pedestrian crossing a Chula Vista street was tragically hit by a car and killed[4]. We urge everyone to remain vigilant and safe on our roads.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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