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Chula Vista Councilmembers Move to Award Themselves Huge Pay Raise
The City Council on Tuesday advanced a November ballot measure that would raise councilmembers’ pay by 59 percent and give elected officials an additional term in office.
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The County Hires Outside Orgs for Public Services. It Should Boost Oversight of Those Contracts, Report Finds
Amid a criminal embezzlement case involving a former county contractor,…
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South County Report: Chula Vista Is on the Verge of Radically Reshaping Its Government
A proposed ballot measure would change how city leaders are…
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Another City Turns Down State Money
Another city is saying no to free money from the state to house homeless residents. The Union-Tribune reports that El Cajon is the latest San Diego city to pass up the opportunity. Our Tigist Layne reported earlier this month that…
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SOUTH COUNTY
South County Report: South County Dems Pin Hopes on Peacemaker
Rafael Perez, the new South Area vice chair for the San Diego County Democratic Party, aims to calm party divisions…
South County Report: National City Gives Thumbs Up to Electric Trucking
City Council support for a Port of San Diego electric truck charging station represents a remarkable turnaround.
South County Report: Catching Up
County budget updates and a port proposal aiming to make tennis shine in Chula Vista.
South County Report: Encouraging Budget News for Chula Vista Schools
New state funds are bolstering South County’s largest elementary school district.
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ENVIRONMENT
Environment Report: Is Plug-In Solar Actually Dangerous?
Safety concerns could make or break the legislative battle over balcony solar. But so far no one has been able to point to a specific incident of solar panels causing injuries.
Many California Fishermen Are Nearing Retirement. Can the Industry Save Its Graying Fleet?
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In choppy surf off of La Jolla, fisherman Shane Volberding fought to land a yellowtail, a silver and gold fish prized…
Community Power CEO Takes Leave
The leader of the $1.2 billion public agency charged with transforming San Diego’s energy supply was nowhere to be seen at a meeting of its board on Thursday. Instead, San…
NORTH COUNTY
New Del Mar Fairgrounds CEO on Ushering in a New Era
The Fairgrounds last CEO was fired abruptly. Becky Bartling hopes to steady the ship and plan for the future.
Encinitas Passes on Money to House Homeless
Encinitas leaders passed on a chance at $4 million to address homelessness, again rejecting state housing and homeless policies.
Feds Will Finally Help Oceanside 73 Years After Admitting Fault for Its Disappearing Beaches
Decades of delays forced Oceanside to create its own sand solution. Now, the government finally has a plan to help.
opinion and commentary
Letter to the Editor: Apartment Vacancy Rates Paint an Incomplete Picture
David Malcolm is the president of Cal West Apartments, Inc. In last Saturday’s “Politics Report,” Will Huntsberry tackled the thorny issue of apartment vacancy rates (apparently the highest in this…
Opinion: South Bay Residents Deserve Accountability
Litigation is often one of the few tools available to ordinary citizens when powerful entities fail to fulfill their legal obligations.
Why Operating a Desalination Plant in California Is a High-Stakes Gamble
Keith R. Solar is an attorney. He lives in Point Loma. California’s acceptance of desalination has ebbed and flowed over the years as the state grapples with shoring up water…
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