San Diego Local Pulse: Sewage Crisis, Beautiful Weather, and Community News

Good morning, this is San Diego Local Pulse for Thursday, April 23rd.We're starting today by looking at a persistent challenge affecting our community on both sides of the border. ABC News has been covering the decades-long sewage crisis impacting San Diego and Tijuana, and it's reaching a critical point. A treatment plant built back in the early nineteen nineties simply cannot handle the population growth we've seen over the past thirty years. Right now, about forty-three million gallons of sewage flow daily through channels into Imperial Beach, and roughly eighteen million gallons of that gets treated. The remaining twenty-five million gallons of untreated sewage is spilling directly into our ocean. This is why beaches here are under advisory almost all the time. The good news is that in December, the EPA announced a new agreement with Mexico, and both sides of the border are hopeful that real solutions are finally on the horizon to protect our water and our families.On the weather front, we're looking at a beautiful day ahead. Expect partly cloudy skies this morning that'll clear up to mostly sunny conditions this afternoon. Highs will reach into the mid to upper eighties, with some areas touching ninety-six degrees. It's going to be warm out there, so if you're planning outdoor activities, get out and enjoy it because the pattern is shifting this weekend. Rain chances arrive Saturday and Sunday with scattered light showers possible and temperatures cooling back into the mid to upper sixties.In local business news, the North Park community recently came together for a free shredding and e-waste event hosted by McT Real Estate Group, drawing over a hundred residents. It's a reminder of the community initiatives making a real difference in our neighborhoods.Over in sports, the Padres made a significant move this week, signing pitcher Lucas Giolito to a one-year deal as they continue building their roster for the season ahead.We're also keeping an eye on state politics as California's gubernatorial debate took place yesterday evening, with coverage across local stations for those interested in the race ahead.On the cultural side, the Smithsonian's National Zoo debuted a baby elephant on Earth Day, and it's generating a lot of positive energy across the country as we celebrate our planet.For our listeners planning activities this weekend, keep those rain chances in mind and dress in layers as we transition from today's warmth to cooler conditions.This has been San Diego Local Pulse. Thank you for tuning in and please subscribe for more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.