Sara Jacobs Could Be the Next Nancy Pelosi
Sara Jacobs has the voting record of a new-generation politician. She also has the money and connections to become a powerful force in Washington.
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Morning Report: Bird Nerds War Against Mission Bay Fireworks Cont.
San Diego Councilmember Joe LaCava said the City Council’s Environment Committee would look into the alleged deaths of seabirds following Fourth of July fireworks in Mission Bay. “We’ll talk with subject matter experts to better understand what was so different…
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Bird Activists Ignite New War Against San Diego Fireworks
The San Diego Audubon Society calls for SeaWorld fireworks to end when dead eggs, chicks and adult elegant terns washed ashore after consecutive days of displays.
City Budget Analysts Slam New, Improved Mega Shelter Deal
Mayor Todd Gloria’s team eked out a more favorable lease deal for a building they emphasize is an ideal shelter campus, but the city’s independent budget analysts and a veteran…
A Santee Gymnastics Coach Was Accused of Sexually Abusing a Child. The Gym’s Owner Didn’t Report it.
A woman said a Santee gymnastics coach sexually abused her as a child. The gym’s owner didn’t think she was telling the truth.
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Bird Nerds Take War Against Mission Bay Fireworks to Councilmembers
San Diego Councilmember Joe LaCava said the city Council Environment Committee would look into the alleged deaths of seabirds following Fourth of July fireworks in Mission Bay. “We’ll talk with…
Is Your School Doing Something Cool? Brag About it
Once a month, I highlight a program, initiative or development within education trying to move the needle for kids in local schools. Now, I want to hear what efforts have…
Song of the Week: ‘We Conquer The World’
Sometimes starting a band isn’t about making it big. Sometimes you start a band because you really like to play music. Crazy concept, I know. That’s how I’ve long felt…
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Education
Lakeside Union Board Prez Wants Community Input on Cell Phone Bans
Last week, we broke news that San Diego Unified is taking steps to consider a ban on cell phones on district campuses. Now, Lakeside Union District’s Board President Andrew Hayes…
The Progress Report: AI Is in Use at San Diego Unified – But the District Doesn’t Have its Own Plan
AI is on the tips of nearly everyone’s lips. Edtech companies are hawking AI-infused products with reckless abandon, the United Nations is writing briefs on ethical AI use and teachers…
The Learning Curve: Cell Phone Bans May Spread to San Diego Unified
Los Angeles Unified, the largest school district in California, recently passed a resolution to ban cell phones on campus. San Diego Unified may be next.
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ENVIRONMENT
Imperial Beach Students: Everybody Deserves Clean Air and Water
We are a group of students, most of whom attend Mar Vista High School in Imperial Beach. During our spring semester, we worked together with scientists at UC San Diego’s…
Botanist Fears Rare Plant Deaths in Torrey Pines Brush Fire
Jon Rebman is almost too scared to learn to what extent a brush fire wiped out rare and native plants when Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve Extension caught fire last…
The Water Authority Punted on Extraordinary Rate Increases
The agency raised rates just enough to handle a planned increase from its wholesaler and put off a decision on a major rate hike to handle a mountain of debt…
NORTH COUNTY
Escondido Passes New Public Camping Ban Ahead of U.S. Supreme Court Decision
This post has been updated. Escondido leaders approved a homeless camping ban Wednesday, becoming the latest San Diego County city to crack down on encampments. The new ordinance makes it…
A Train Track’s New Home Could Be Under Yours
There’s a plan to move a portion of the train tracks that run along the edge of the Del Mar bluffs into an underground tunnel. Here’s what you need to…
City of Vista Could Become Third Bidder Vying for Green Oak Ranch
Vista leaders may be throwing their hats in the ring to purchase a large property in the city called Green Oak Ranch that’s also being eyed by the county and…
opinion and commentary
The County Was Right to Reverse Course on VMT Mitigation
San Diego County adopted a General Plan in 2011 that incorporates exhaustive studies on land use, circulation, housing, conservation, open space, noise, safety, environmental justice and air quality. Together, these…
Why Proposition 47 is a Success
In his January State of the City address, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria said we “should be locking up criminals, not laundry detergent,” an unduly callous statement meant to discredit…
The Case for Water Rate Increases
Most San Diegans don’t often think about the journey water takes before reaching our faucets. It involves hundreds of miles of pipes, multiple treatment plants and countless moving parts to…
POLITICS
Environment Report: Did San Diego County Just Re-Open the Floodgates to More Urban Sprawl?
San Diego County announced that any project that follows its 2011 general plan won’t be subject to more stringent, climate-conscious rules aimed at limiting long commutes.
San Diego’s Flag Is Old and Ugly. We Deserve Better.
For nearly a century, our city has been afflicted by a grave illness: a terrible flag. With the 90-year anniversary of its adoption fast approaching, let’s do the right thing…
Environment Report: San Diego Provoked a Budget Battle at MWD That Helped Take Down Its GM
The Metropolitan Water District’s chief financial officer wrote a blistering letter about management at the giant agency. It turns out, a disagreement with San Diego reps could have been the…
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