Tennis vs. Pickleball: The Rivalry that Shook San Diego’s Courts
Two households, both alike in dignity have been waging a not-so-quiet war over Point Loma tennis courts. For supporters of pickleball, an upstart paddle sport, the skirmishes are a sign of a city not receptive to new recreational demands, while for tennis players the saga has been one…
MORNING REPORT
Morning Report: Where Have All the Good Dives Gone?
Bar Pink was the first victim, replaced by dark velvet, hipster vinyl and $15 cocktails. Next was the Lafayette, a beloved remnant of old Hollywood that sometimes smelled like the dampness of a museum. But its faded pink parasols and…
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Chula Vista Amphitheater Concessionaire Informed Years Ago that Workers Paid Under Table
Back in 2020, a source informed Legends Hospitality, the concessions company for Chula Vista’s amphitheater, that a presumed nonprofit was paying supposed volunteers under the table.
SoCal’s Water Wars Threatened to Tear San Diego Apart
The water beef used to be all about Los Angeles vs. San Diego. But a local water divorce roiled the internal world of the Water Authority with lingering effects.
North County Report: There’s a Potential Snag in Del Mar’s Affordable Housing Plans
The multibillion-dollar plan to move the train tracks along the Del Mar bluffs underground is moving forward, but one option for the tunnel’s location might derail Del Mar’s affordable housing…
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Hipster Disneylands Are Eating Up San Diego’s Dive Bar Scene
A shot and a beer: the staples shared between working-class friends in American dive bars since forever. Recently, on an average Tuesday, a drinking buddy and me went to Part…
County Supes May Postpone Conservatorship Expansion
San Diego County Board Chairwoman Nora Vargas is asking fellow supervisors to vote next week to postpone implementation of state legislation expanding eligibility for conservatorships. The state legislation that would…
Environment Report: Water Authority Freezes Up Again on Providing Records
It’s Beef Week at Voice of San Diego which means our journalists are unpacking some of the biggest battles in the region. I wrote about the recent divorce between two…
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Education
The Learning Curve: There’s a New Fight Over Cyber Bach Program at City College
The community college’s sparkling new bachelor’s degree faced questions from students and faculty about whether it has ties to DHS or federal immigration enforcement agencies.
San Diego Has 15,000 Fewer Black Students than It Had 15 Years Ago
The demographics of San Diego County schools have been shifting significantly in recent years, with the number of Black students dropping significantly and the number of Latino children ticking up.
The Learning Curve: For Native Communities, SDUSD Flag Raising Part of a Bigger Picture
Native community members say last week’s raising of the Kumeyaay-Diegueño Nation flag at San Diego Unified’s headquarters is an important step toward further embracing its indigenous students, but more work…
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ENVIRONMENT
Big Year of Rain Means Big Budget Hole at Metropolitan
Water sales are down so much that the agency is talking about changing how it charges for water in the future.
Water Authority Drops Lawsuit Against Water Divorcees
Suing these two water districts was just one of the many ways the San Diego County Water Authority tried to block them from leaving.
San Diego Selling Back Some Pricey Colorado River Water for Cheaper Met Water
A deal between formerly warring parties could generate more water supplies in the drying West.
NORTH COUNTY
North County Report: Another Change to Oceanside’s Affordable Housing Rules
The Oceanside Planning Commission approved an increase to the amount of affordable units developers need to include in projects. Here’s what it could mean for the city and future housing…
The Temporary Farmworkers Who Live in a Carlsbad Homeless Shelter
The grueling life of temporary farmworkers in North County used to come with a high risk of homelessness. But a homeless shelter in Carlsbad promises shelter and safety for those…
North County Report: Homeless Solutions, Water Rate Increases and Density Rules
Recent policy decisions, upcoming projects and new partnerships. We’re rounding up the latest updates in North County.
opinion and commentary
Letter to the Editor: Whitburn’s Response to the Politics Report
The Politics Report in the Voice of San Diego on Saturday omits context and includes a misquote and mischaracterizations to which I would like to call the attention of readers.…
What San Diego Must Consider Before Resurrecting Streetlight Surveillance
The San Diego City Council needs to consider these questions: Is this the right technology for San Diego, with the right partner companies, at the right cost, with the right…
Why We Need an Elected, Independent City Attorney
Less democracy and more lawyers aren’t going to fix the problems at City Hall.
POLITICS
Special Election Cram
Here’s what voters need to know before heading to the polls for Tuesday’s special election in San Diego County.
Ballot Measure Forming to Push Out SDG&E, Create Public Utility
One of San Diego’s most prolific public power advocates is behind Power San Diego, an effort to put municipalization before voters in November.
Politifest 2023: Our Content Hub Is Here
Did you miss Politifest 2023? We got you. We are making all the session recordings available here.
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