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What’s In the City’s Proposed 101 Ash Settlement
Mayor Todd Gloria and City Attorney Mara Elliott disagree over whether a proposed deal with the city’s 101 Ash St. landlord and lenders behind two city leases is the right option. We break down the proposed deal and the arguments for and against it.
MORNING REPORT
Morning Report: Burdensome Late Fees Are Funding Local Courts. That Could Soon Change
For years, advocates have been pushing hard for the elimination of fees in local courts that can cause traffic tickets to explode in cost if a defendant misses a payment or fails to appear. Those fees have helped sustain the…
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Gloria, City Attorney Disagree on Best Path for 101 Ash Suits
Mayor Todd Gloria argues a proposed settlement with the city’s 101 Ash landlord and the lenders behind it will help the city move forward from the years-long debacle. City Attorney…
Inside One Family’s Homelessness Nightmare
Natalie and Dustin Raschke lost their jobs during the pandemic and bought an RV to move their family of six back to San Diego. Their plans imploded and now they’re…
VOSD Podcast: One Family’s Story Says It All About Homelessness
Four months ago, Voice of San Diego reporter Lisa Halverstadt got an email. A local woman, Natalie Raschke, asked Halverstadt to tell her family’s story. “My kids matter, they have…
recent stories
Courts Rely on Late Fees to Fund Their Operations But They May Need to Find a Different Source Soon
Late fees are especially hard on people already struggling to get by, but they’ve financed trial courts throughout the state. Now, that funding source is on the verge of disappearing.
Encinitas Safe Parking Program Data Reveals Most Participants Are Coming from Nearby Cities
Encinitas recently extended its safe parking program for homeless residents, though it has long been a point of contention for neighbors.
Cody Hooven Departs San Diego Community Power
Cody Hooven, one of the top leaders at the region’s fledgling public power company, has left San Diego Community Power.
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Education
In One of the Largest Charter School Scams in History, No One Will Serve Jail Time
The ringleaders and others behind a scam that raided millions of dollars from the state will not spend a single day behind bars. Here’s where their pleas and sentences stand.
Del Mar Union School District Says Teacher Survey Is on the Horizon
After months of parents and teachers demanding a third-party review of the district’s staff climate, a board member has indicated that a teacher survey will be discussed in August.
San Diego Unified Backs Off Vaccine Mandate; Cites Effectiveness
The Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday to delay mandating COVID-19 vaccines for students until July 2023.
environment
East vs West Wastewater Wars Move Closer to Resolution
There’s a proposal on the table that could get both what they want, but it will require getting support, and dollars, from other local agencies.
The Border Wall Project Across the Tijuana River is Back
U.S. Homeland Security wants to close a gap in the border wall across the Tijuana River, but that could set back some pressing projects.
San Diego’s Cities Adopt Stricter Water Use Rules
This post was originally published in the June 10 Morning Report. Sign up for the daily newsletter here. San Diego cities are starting to fall in line with state orders that water…
north county
Vista Scraps Homeless Shelter Idea After Failing to Get Bids to Run it
Vista’s search for a new homeless shelter didn’t receive bids from local providers, some who claim that it’s because the city failed to identify sufficient funding and an adequate location.
Concerns About Low-Barrier Homeless Shelters Ignite Debate at Carlsbad Council Meeting
As North County cities continue to grapple with how to best address homelessness in their communities, a Carlsbad City Councilmember sparked a debate that we may be hearing more about in…
Residents Illegally Living in Foreclosed Escondido Home Face Eviction
A group of residents who have been illegally living in a foreclosed home owned by the federal government are facing eviction. The city of Escondido also wants them out, but…
opinion and commentary
When it Comes to Housing in San Marcos, The Kids Are Not Alright
San Marcos and North County are losing young people, which is bad news for families, businesses, and for our schools.
Senior Homelessness Is a Problem San Diego Must Solve
We have a golden opportunity to address easily preventable problems through targeted leveraging of existing resources.
Full Analysis of All Sports Arena Proposals Is a Must
The San Diego City Council should move forward with a thorough analysis of all five proposals before shortening down the list.
POLITICS
Politics Report: A Chip Off the Old Coastal Height Limit
The state has taken a big chunk out of one of San Diego’s defining development restrictions for the last 50 years, and water politics are getting interesting.
The Former Council President’s Loan to Herself
This post originally appeared in the June 4 Politics Report. The newsletter is available to Voice of San Diego members. Become a member today to support our work here. Late…
Candidate Loses U-T Endorsement for Sheriff After Comments and Abruptly Retires from Prosecutor Job
This post originally appeared in the May 28 Politics Report. Become a member now to get it delivered straight to your inbox. Late Thursday, the Union-Tribune reported that John Hemmerling,…
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