• San Diego Tech Boom, School Closures, and Weather Woes - Local Pulse for January 8, 2025

  • Jan 8 2025
  • Length: 4 mins
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San Diego Tech Boom, School Closures, and Weather Woes - Local Pulse for January 8, 2025

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  • Good morning, this is San Diego Local Pulse for January 8, 2025.

    We're starting off with some breaking news: several school districts in San Diego County are closed today due to high winds and potential power outages. The affected districts include Julian Union Elementary School District, Julian Union High School District, Mountain Empire Unified School District, Ramona Unified School District, Spencer Valley School District, and Warner Unified School District. Additionally, Barona Indian Charter School will also be closed today. We'll keep you updated as more information becomes available.

    In other news, San Diego's tech scene is booming. According to recent research, the city's tech workforce has expanded to nearly 79,000 professionals, with a 12.5% growth rate over the past five years. Major players like Illumina, Qualcomm, and Brain Corp are leading the charge in AI, biotech, and software development. The average tech salary in San Diego is around $105,000, making it the 9th highest-paying tech market in the country. Companies like Dagster Labs, Twitch, and Meta are actively hiring new graduates for both remote and local positions.

    Speaking of jobs, Indeed.com lists over 1,400 job openings in San Diego, with top employers like the University of San Diego and Pacific College looking for candidates. The current unemployment rate in San Diego is around 2.9%, making it a prime spot for launching a career.

    In real estate news, we don't have any major updates on notable property sales or new development projects. However, we do know that the cost of living in San Diego is still relatively high, with housing and food expenses on par with other major tech hubs.

    From city hall, we have an update on the Normal Street Promenade project in Hillcrest, which has finally begun construction. This project aims to revitalize the area and make it more pedestrian-friendly.

    Weather-wise, a significant and prolonged Santa Ana wind event is expected to hit San Diego today, with gusty winds and potential power outages. We recommend checking the latest forecast before heading out and taking necessary precautions.

    In business news, popular brunch spot Crushed in Pacific Beach has closed its doors. On the other hand, new businesses are popping up around the city, including a reptile rescue in Escondido that's facing higher costs and is at risk of closure.

    Looking ahead to community events, this weekend features Monster Jam and Paw Patrol Live, among other activities. We also want to mention that the San Diego Humane Society is warning about a lost pet scam, so be sure to keep an eye out for any suspicious activity.

    In local school achievements, we don't have any specific updates today, but we do want to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our local students and educators.

    Finally, in our crime report, we have a few incidents to mention. A highly contagious flu is spreading in San Diego County, and authorities are investigating a mass-murder robbery at a marijuana farm in Riverside County. We also have a report of a vehicle wait time update at the San Ysidro border crossing.

    This has been San Diego Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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