Good morning, this is San Diego Local Pulse for Friday, August twenty ninth. We are waking up to sunshine right across San Diego County, with a comfortable high around eighty two expected today, and just a light breeze off the bay. We can leave those umbrellas behind for now, as the wet weather has cleared, and our weekend looks just as bright and warm. Be ready for crowded roads, especially with events and the long holiday weekend getting started. Breaking news out of downtown, Governor Newsom has announced state crime suppression teams arriving in San Diego this week. These teams, led by the California Highway Patrol, will focus on drug enforcement, illegal weapons, and theft, especially in areas like Barrio Logan and East Village. Local police are welcoming the backup as multiple cases of violent road rage and property crime have left some neighborhoods on edge. In public safety, city crews have been clearing long-standing homeless encampments near the Five, in Little Italy and Barrio Logan, working with Caltrans. The city reports they have cleaned up more than eighty eight thousand pounds of trash and have helped connect a handful of residents to shelter, but say many remain hesitant to leave these communities behind. From city hall, the latest updates touch education and housing. Southwestern College is pushing back against cuts to Hispanic-serving institution funding, with hundreds of students rallying to keep resources in place. Meanwhile, real estate remains competitive. The average San Diego home price is still hovering around nine hundred thousand dollars, but last week saw a slight uptick in new listings, giving buyers a little more to choose from. In the job market, new restaurant and hospitality positions are opening up along India Street and in North Park as tourist season reaches its late summer peak. There’s some good news for those looking to travel or relocate, too. One-way fares from the East Coast to San Diego are staying below one hundred fifty dollars, making it easier for new faces to join our city. Looking at weekend activities, there’s something for everyone. The San Diego Made Summer Market returns to Liberty Station’s NTC Park on both Saturday and Sunday, with local crafts, gourmet food trucks, and live music. Over in Escondido, Culture Fest at Great Day Park brings games, a beer garden, and family fun on Saturday, while car lovers can check out Cruising Grand Friday night on Grand Avenue. If jazz is your thing, the Jazz at the Creek concert series is on at the Educational Cultural Complex, bringing legendary musicians to the stage. In sports, the San Diego State football team made headlines last night after a dominant win against Stony Brook, their first ever meeting and a great start to their season. For local schools, congratulations go out to Clairemont High’s robotics team, who brought home top honors at the county innovation fair. Padres fans, our home team is gearing up for a packed weekend series at Petco Park with playoff hopes still alive. Ending on a high note, volunteers from Father Joe’s Villages hosted a neighborhood breakfast at Waterfront Park this morning, bringing residents and city workers together in a show of unity and care for our most vulnerable neighbors. As always, if you see something good happening in your neighborhood, let us know. This has been San Diego Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta