Good morning, this is San Diego Local Pulse for Friday, February 14, 2025. We're starting off with some breaking news. Two Navy pilots are safe after their jet crashed into the San Diego Bay yesterday morning. The incident happened just off Shelter Island during a landing attempt. Thankfully, both pilots ejected moments before impact and were rescued by a nearby fishing boat. They are currently in the hospital in good condition. Naval Base Coronado is investigating the cause of the crash.
Moving on to traffic, it's been a chaotic morning on the roads due to the rain. An Amazon semi-truck was involved in a crash on the northbound lanes of the 805 near State Route 54 in the South Bay. The front end of the truck is smashed up, but it's not clear if there are any serious injuries. We'll keep you updated as more information comes in. Meanwhile, SDG&E has extra crews on standby to respond to power outages quickly during the storm. They remind us to stay safe and not touch downed power lines or damaged electrical equipment.
In other news, the San Diego County Board has denied endorsement of a transgender student sports ban. This decision comes after a heated debate, and we'll continue to follow this story as it develops.
Now, let's talk about the weather. It's a wet and cloudy day today, with temperatures ranging from 56 to 59 degrees. We're expecting mostly cloudy skies with a high chance of rain throughout the day. Make sure to slow down on the roads and practice defensive driving.
In business news, we have some exciting updates. The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is offering free admission to seniors throughout February. This is a great opportunity for our senior community to enjoy the park's amazing attractions.
Looking ahead to the weekend, there are some fantastic community events lined up. The El Cajon Pastor is hoping to expand the tiny cabin program to house homeless women. We'll have more details on this initiative as it progresses.
In sports, we have some local school achievements to highlight. We'll be back with more on that in our next update.
On a lighter note, we have a feel-good community story. A Bonita resident is preparing for the storm by taking proactive measures to protect his home and hoping to keep his flood insurance. It's always inspiring to see our community come together in times of need.
Finally, in our crime report, we have some significant incidents to share. However, due to the sensitive nature of these reports, we'll provide a brief overview. There have been no major incidents reported in the past 24 hours, but we urge everyone to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
This has been San Diego Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.