Good morning, this is San Diego Local Pulse for Monday, January 6, 2025.
We're starting off the week with a look back at a significant anniversary. Four years ago, on January 6, 2021, a tumultuous event unfolded in Washington D.C. as supporters of then-President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol in an attempt to halt the certification of President Joe Biden's election victory. Thankfully, this year's January 6 is much quieter, with the main news from the nation's capital focusing on internal disputes among House Republicans over who should be speaker[1].
Moving on to local news, San Diego's tech scene is booming. The city has emerged as a tech powerhouse with a $56 billion economic impact across AI, biotech, and software development. There are over 76,000 tech jobs available, with average salaries hitting $105,316. Major players like Illumina, Qualcomm, and Brain Corp are leading the charge, making San Diego a prime spot for tech careers. Entry-level software engineers can expect to earn around $83,778, with total compensation packages reaching up to $170,000 as they gain experience. The tech unemployment rate is just 2.9%, and companies are actively recruiting for various roles, including Software Engineers, Data Scientists, and UI/UX Designers[2].
In other job market news, San Diego's unemployment rate has stabilized at 4.6%, with the city adding 4,700 new jobs, mostly in government and education. The life sciences industry is also thriving, with employment numbers rising from approximately 66,000 in 2019 to over 80,000 in 2023[5].
On the real estate front, there are no major updates on notable commercial or residential property sales, but the city is seeing a significant expansion in research space, with 3.2 million square feet of new space coming online by the end of 2025.
From city hall, there are no major decisions affecting daily life to report today. However, advocates are demanding transparency after another death at the San Diego County jail, and the CHP conducted a New Year's Eve anti-DUI crackdown across San Diego County[4].
Weather-wise, it's a beautiful day in San Diego, with clear skies and mild temperatures. However, we're keeping an eye on the forecast for any potential changes.
In new business activity, there are no major openings or closings to report today. However, the city's tech scene is buzzing with opportunities for new graduates, and companies like Dagster Labs, Twitch, and Meta are actively hiring for both remote and local positions.
Upcoming community events include the Tragically Hip Top Forty Countdown, which kicks off today and will feature a new guest each week counting down the top 40 songs by The Tragically Hip as voted by listeners[3].
In local school achievements, there are no major updates to report today. However, we're always proud to highlight the achievements of our local students and athletes.
In a feel-good community story, a local family is making an appeal in a deadly Serra Mesa hit-and-run crash, and we're sending our thoughts to the family during this difficult time[4].
Finally, in today's crime report, there are no significant incidents, arrests, or public safety alerts from the past 24 hours to report.
This has been San Diego Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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