Good morning, this is San Diego Local Pulse for Wednesday, December 25, 2024. We're starting off with a look at what's happening around our city on this Christmas Day. Many city services and offices are closed today, including all city libraries, public buildings in Balboa Park, city recreation centers, and city pools. However, some outdoor spaces remain open, such as Chollas Lake, Mission Trails Regional Park, and Tecolote Canyon Natural Park. If you're planning to visit these parks, remember to check the weather forecast first. Today is expected to be a pleasant day, perfect for outdoor activities.In job market news, San Diego continues to show resilience and stability. The unemployment rate fell to 4.7% in October, down from 5.1% in August. Professional and business services are expected to see the most job growth, adding around 45,400 jobs, followed by educational services and healthcare, which are projected to add about 32,700 jobs.Moving on to real estate, 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. Meanwhile, National City is taking on the Port of San Diego over pollution and policies that residents say are oppressive.From City Hall, we have updates on holiday trash collection services. Curbside trash, recyclables, and organic waste will not be collected today for customers served by the City's Environmental Services Department. Instead, today's collection will occur tomorrow, and tomorrow's collection will happen on Friday.In new business activity, several establishments are offering special holiday events. For instance, Ember & Rye at the Park Hyatt Aviara is hosting a Christmas Day Brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., featuring a seafood-friendly menu with sushi, sashimi, and smoked fish.Looking ahead to the next few days, there are plenty of community events to enjoy. The Liberty Station Hanukkah and Menorah Lighting is scheduled for December 26, and the four-day Kwanzaa celebration at Worldbeat Cultural Center will run from December 26 to 29. Additionally, the Holiday Bowl festivities will kick off on December 27 with a 5K walk & run and a parade on the Embarcadero.In local sports, the Holiday Bowl game at Snapdragon Stadium is a highlight of the week. If you're planning to attend, make sure to check out the pre-game get-together in Gaslamp and the post-race party with live music and food.Finally, a quick mention of a feel-good community story: the Holiday Bowl parade will feature decorative floats, marching bands, and balloons, offering a fun and festive atmosphere for spectators.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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