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California Isn’t Playing Nice on the Colorado River
California isn’t getting along with other Western states that use — and need to use less — of the drought-stricken Colorado River water.
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Morning Report: California Stands Its Ground Alone On Colorado River
California isn’t getting along with other Western states that use drought-stricken Colorado River water. In a nutshell, California told the federal government this week that it has already committed to reducing its use of the river last year, beyond what…
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The Learning Curve: What Scares Me the Most About Being an Education Reporter
Guns are now the leading cause of death of children under 18, and the possibility of a school shooting is a reality that American children of all ages carry with…
How We Matched Covid Death Certificates to Voter Registration Rolls
It took a lawsuit and a lot of patience, but eventually our reporters managed to match more than 6,000 death certificates to voter registration records.
Accusations Fly in Unusual City Council Discussion on Audit Committee Appointment
Significant tensions between city officials erupted during Monday’s City Council meeting, after months of behind-the-scenes discussions failed to solve a disagreement over an appointment to the city’s Audit Committee.
recent stories
Miramar College Wants a Bachelor’s Degree
The community college is looking to become the third in the San Diego Community College District to have a bachelor’s program.
Controversial Cement Warehouse Planned for the Barrio Logan Area Is Off – For Now
This post originally appeared in the Feb. 2 Morning Report. Subscribe to the daily newsletter here. Plans to construct a cement warehouse at the Port of San Diego’s Tenth Avenue…
Border Report: Big Cross-border Projects to Watch
Binational collaboration can be a difficult, slow-moving process, but champions on both sides of the border are determined to push past hurdles.
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Education
Teachers Say TK Program for 4-Year-Olds Has Been Rushed
The teachers union at San Diego Unified School District during a hearing this month told district officials the launch of its universal kindergarten program included a virtually nonexistent curriculum, inadequate…
San Diego City College’s Contested Bachelor’s Degree Is Approved
After a year of back-and-forth and objections from the CSU system, City’s bachelor’s degree in cyberdefense and analysis is official.
The Learning Curve: High Tech High’s Union (Almost) Has a Contract
The union successfully advocated for a neutral third party to have the final say on appealed firings, while the school’s leadership got the introductory period it wanted.
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environment
North County Report: Encinitas Already Bars Gas Stoves in New Homes
While the nation debates building electrification and phasing out gas-powered appliances, Encinitas was the county’s first city to take a significant step in that direction.
Officials Fear Nightmare Flooding from New Tijuana River Border Wall
A lifting gate structure could impede the Tijuana River’s flow if it fails to rise during heavy rains like San Diego just experienced.
San Diego Community Power OKs Electricity Rates Cheaper than SDG&E
San Diego’s public power company’s governing board approved rates that are three percent cheaper than its competitor, San Diego Gas and Electric.
north county
Vista Transfers SANDAG Appointment Power to Council Majority
Vista’s City Council is changing the process for choosing its SANDAG representative and will now allow a majority of council members, not just the mayor, to decide who is on…
Palomar Health Board Members Accuse Chair of Conflict of Interest Over Major Contract Renewal
Palomar Health’s board of directors recently extended its medical group’s contract, but board members are criticizing the board chair, who received sizable campaign contributions from the group in October, for…
North County Report: A Safe Parking Lot Is Coming to Vista
The Vista City Council early this week approved a safe parking lot for people living in their vehicles. It’s the first of its kind for the city and the second…
opinion and commentary
Our Water Districts Want a Better Deal for Customers. We Shouldn’t Be Punished for Seeking a New Supplier.
The inequitable way in which the San Diego County Water Authority cost structure impacts our agencies, as well as the costs of maintaining large rural infrastructure systems, is why we…
The Need for Inclusionary Housing: The Case of La Mesa
A new apartment project in La Mesa demonstrates the dangers of treating the housing crisis as just an issue of inadequate supply.
San Diego Is Not Protected from California’s Severe Water Supply Crisis
Despite tremendous local conservation efforts and investments in San Diego’s regional water resources and infrastructure, climate change and radical changes water supplies have put our region at risk and potentially…
POLITICS
A Brief History of Elon Musk and SANDAG
County Supervisor Jim Desmond tweeted at Elon Musk Friday asking for the billionaire’s input on San Diego’s transportation system. Musk said “sure.”
Politics Report: San Diego Hiring Private Workers to Help with Massive Permit Backlog
City workers are severely behind in processing building permits and now the mayor, with the employee union’s support, hopes new, temporary workers can help the city reduce the delays holding…
Jacobs on the Navy Building Too Many Ships
This post originally appeared in the Jan. 21 Politics Report. Subscribe to the newsletter here. For a special podcast this week, we sat down with U.S. Rep. Sara Jacobs. In…
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