Housing Debate Defines District 6 Council Race
Most District 6 voters cite housing-related matters as the most important issues in the upcoming election. That’s also where the two candidates running to represent the area distinguish themselves on policy.
MORNING REPORT
Morning Report: Housing and the Council District 6 Race
The race to replace outgoing City Councilman Chris Cate in District 6 is one of the more high-profile contests in San Diego this year because it’s the only open seat. The polling we’ve seen suggests that the cost of housing…
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‘You Have Failed, Us and Yourself’ – Bill Walton Has Had It with the Mayor’s Approach to Homelessness
The basketball legend’s frustration with the homeless crisis in San Diego led him to send a series of emails to Mayor Todd Gloria
Politics Report: Garbage Positions
This week, a story in the U-T about candidates for City Council and their positions on Measure B got our attention. The measure would allow the city of San Diego…
Why Our Drought Isn’t Going Anywhere This Winter
Meteorologists anticipate a third straight dry, La Niña winter in southern California, squelching hopes of a rainy season that could alleviate the drought across the western United States.
recent stories
Elo-Rivera, City Attorney’s Office Tangle Over Tenant Protections
City Council President Sean Elo-Rivera is anxious to propose new tenant protections with the expiration of the city’s no-fault eviction moratorium on the horizon, but a legal review of his…
San Diego Is Staring at a Big Bill to Start Collecting Food Waste. A Measure on November’s Ballot Could Help it Pick Up the Tab.
Come January, San Diego is supposed to start collecting food waste from residents to make good on a state mandate it’s already blown past. But unlike all the other cities…
VOSD Podcast Bonus Episode: Sean Elo-Rivera on Homelessness
San Diego City Council President Sean Elo-Rivera is dealing with a lot of big issues. But the biggest problem he, and every leader in the region, is dealing with is…
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Education
San Diego Unified’s Latest Bond Ask, Measure U, Explained
For the fourth time in 14 years the San Diego Unified School District is putting a bond measure on the ballot. Here’s what that means.
Native Students In Valley Center Demand Action on Long-Standing Disparities
Native students within the Valley Center-Pauma School District are falling behind their peers.
The Candidates for San Diego Unified’s Sub-District B Board Agree on Quite a Lot
Shana Hazan and Godwin Higa are both committed to the work. But they’re taking very different roads to get elected to do it.
environment
The Great Trash Fee Debate Hits Council Races
This post originally appeared in the Sept. 20 Morning Report. Sign up for the daily newsletter here. The news: Tommy Hough, a Democrat running in the San Diego City Council race against Kent…
San Diego To Explore Full Public Power Takeover
The city of San Diego took one step closer toward full government takeover of its privately-owned power utility Thursday. The San Diego City Council’s Environment Committee approved a $3 million…
A Drought Conversation with California’s Natural Resources Secretary
What to expect from the upcoming battle ground that is the Colorado River and San Diego’s stake in it.
north county
Oceanside’s Probe into Allegations Against City Treasurer Is Out. Here’s What it Found
After months of controversy surrounding Oceanside’s treasury department, an internal investigation into explosive allegations made against the city treasurer has concluded that most of the claims could not be proven,…
The Tight-knit, Humble Community Behind Del Mar’s Multimillion-Dollar Horse Racing Industry
Del Mar Racetrack’s backstretch workers have fostered a tight-knit community, an incredible work ethic and a deep love of horses.
What We Learned About the Allegations in Oceanside
Oceanside’s treasury department faced allegations against its city treasurer that lead to unexpected revelations about its treasury manager. Here’s a recap of everything that went down.
opinion and commentary
How to Close San Diego’s Affordability Gap
San Diego is among the least affordable regions in the country, even though others are more expensive, because wages here are so low.
Suicide Problem Persists in the Armed Forces Because Leaders Are Ignoring One Key Element
The central challenge targeting military suicide is a cultural one, not a lack of task forces.
Building a 21st Century Neighborhood in the Midway District
As the city moves forward in selecting a development team, design needs to be a part of the process for qualifying proposals.
POLITICS
Politics Report: A New Task Force!
Politics Report junkies were some of the first to comprehend how hot city leaders were to own 101 Ash Street outright so they could get going on what could be…
City Attorney Accuses Council President of Trying to Silence Her as Council Approves Settlement with Accused Broker
City Attorney Mara Elliott accused Council President Sean Elo-Rivera of trying to silence her Monday, and said the expectations he and other council members expressed for her office had never…
That $100k to Mayoral Campaign from Chosen Sports Arena Developer Was News When He Gave It
This week, a $100,000 donation developer Brad Termini and his wife gave to a committee supporting Mayor Todd Gloria’s campaign when he first ran for mayor in 2020 became news…
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