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Chula Vista Eyes Possible Hotel Tax Increase
The city is joining other local governments in exploring new sources of revenue amid rising costs and strained budgets.
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The Learning Curve: Meet the New Bond, Just Like the Last Bond
There’s a new school construction bond in town, pardner. Looks…
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South County Report: South County Dems Pin Hopes on Peacemaker
Rafael Perez, the new South Area vice chair for the…
The 2020 Hotel Tax Won’t Do Exactly What It Promised
Voters intended for Measure C dollars to be added on…
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Dems Get New South Bay Leader
South Bay Democrats have a new South County vice chair after a video of a shouting match led to a resignation last month. Hinch reports that Sherman Heights realtor and longtime party activist Rafael Perez will take the seat. Perez,…
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SOUTH COUNTY
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.
The Messy Exit of Chula Vista’s Esteemed Police Chief
A holiday party. A voice from the past. Discrimination allegations and a lawsuit. The abrupt departure of Chula Vista’s veteran…
South County Report: Voters Prefer Insiders
The table is mostly set for November’s general election battles.
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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
North County Report: Del Mar and Fairgrounds Still Feuding
The Del Mar Fairgrounds board is again questioning its plan with the city of Del Mar to build an affordable housing project on the Fairgrounds property.
North County Report: Election Results Are Rolling In
Early election results in some North County races have already started solidifying who will face off in November.
Voices of the Voters: Supervisor Race Will Come Down to Politics
Here’s how voters felt about the District 5 County Supervisor race.
opinion and commentary
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…
SDG&E’s Questionable Case Against Balcony Solar
Voice of San Diego reports that SDG&E and other investor-owned utilities are lobbying hard against “balcony solar” — devices that allow people to reduce electricity costs by plugging small solar…
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