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Ex-City Real Estate Chief: 101 Ash Landlord Denied Paying ‘Volunteer’ Adviser
Former city real estate director Cybele Thompson testified under oath that city landlord Cisterra Development at least twice denied paying “volunteer” city real estate adviser Jason Hughes, a claim that Cisterra disputes.
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Morning Report: Ex-City Real Estate Chief Says Landlord Denied Paying ‘Volunteer’ Advisor
The city’s former real estate chief recently testified under oath that she directly asked the city’s 101 Ash St. and Civic Center Plaza landlord at least twice if the company was paying the city’s purportedly volunteer real estate adviser. On…
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How a San Diego Church Became a Nexus of Anti-Vaccine, Anti-COVID Lockdown and Right-wing Political Organizing
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Awaken has been at the center of a new movement of conservative activists. Some of the churches leaders and supporters have become regulars…
Politics Report: Guns and the Sheriff’s Race
The Deputy Sheriff’s Association is trying to raise alarm among Democrats about sheriff candidate Dave Myers – normal, right? Plus, what we learned about 101 Ash St. this week and…
City Attorney: Ex-City COO Ordered Deletion of 101 Ash Records Before Resignation
City Attorney Mara Elliott’s office is demanding answers in a letter alleging former city Chief Operating Officer Kris Michell ordered the deletion of cell phone and computer records about 101…
recent stories
Primary Election Ballots Have Arrived. Here’s What You Should Know
This week was all about the primary election in the Voice of San Diego newsroom, and we’ve got what you need to feel confident filling out your ballot. San Diego…
VOSD Podcast: Mailer Season is Here
June Primary ballots went out this week. And you know what that means: It’s mailer season! Political mailers are a staple of this special time of year. They take many…
The Toll That Comes With an Eviction: ‘My Life Went Downhill From There’
A former sergeant claims his bosses played politics with evictions, picking and choosing which ones to prioritize. Because the Sheriff’s Department has some discretion over when to press ahead with…
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Education
Campaign Spending in Race for San Diego Unified Coastal District Surprisingly Competitive
This year, two seats are up for grabs on the five-person board and one of those seats is being heavily contested – at least when it comes to money.
San Dieguito Superintendent’s Remarks About Asian Students Sparks Outrage
A week after a trustee at the San Dieguito Union High School District resigned, the district’s superintendent has been placed on administrative leave after saying Asian students are academically successful…
San Diego Unified Chooses Another Homegrown Superintendent
Lamont Jackson, a former San Diego Unified student and longtime district educator, has been selected as San Diego Unified School District’s new superintendent.
environment
State Lawmakers Target Trash in Tijuana River Valley
Southern California lawmakers hope Gov. Gavin Newsom will put $100 million in next year’s budget to be split equally between the Tijuana River and the Mexicali-to-Salton-Sea-flowing New River, both sewage-plagued…
Meet the New Face of San Diego’s Public Power Company
The San Diego region’s new leader of its push to provide San Diegans with 100 percent renewable electricity, at lower rates than SDG&E, started her new gig this month, and…
L.A.’s Historic Water Shortage Won’t Affect San Diegans
San Diego is spared from mandatory cuts or changes to its water use, because San Diego doesn’t currently take any water from northern California through the State Water Project.
north county
Encinitas to Consider Housing Project it Previously Rejected
The Encinitas Boulevard Apartments proposal is set to go before the City Council on June 8.
Escondido Again Considers Tax Increase to Solve Budget Woes
Facing an $8 million deficit this year, Escondido’s City Council is weighing the same sales tax increase it shot down two years ago. The Council has only moved further right…
With County Fair in Jeopardy, There Has Still Been No Accountability for CEO in Bid-Rigging Scandal
State officials and the 22nd District Agricultural Association board won’t take any disciplinary action toward Del Mar Fairgrounds leadership who a judge said likely rigged a contract for games and…
opinion and commentary
San Diego Has a Housing Crisis, Not an Arena Crisis
For the city to give priority to a state-of-the-art entertainment complex, intended to attract more concerts and minor-league sports teams, would be a gross example of misguided public planning.
Shallow Subsidies: A Golden Opportunity to Address Older Adult Homelessness in San Diego
For the first time since 2020, San Diego County conducted a Point-in-Time Count (PITC), a snapshot on a single day to determine the nature and size of the County’s population…
Social workers are rapidly burning out. These homeless service providers demand action.
Our social workers, case managers, and on-the-ground social service providers need annual wage increases and need them now.
POLITICS
San Diego Sheriff’s Race Is an Open Contest for First Time In Decades
It’s possible the next sheriff will be a Democrat after a half century — at least — of Republican dominance. But all three of the leading contenders have been Republicans…
Mona Rios Is Leaving Politics. National City, Water Authority Are in for a Shake Up.
National City voters will have a mayor and two council members to vote for this November under the city’s first district-based elections.
Tucker Carlson Tells Awaken Church He’s Unvaccinated
This post originally appeared in the April 9 Politics Report. Awaken Church made headlines throughout the pandemic for repeatedly refusing to abide by COVID-19 regulations, even as multiple outbreaks occurred at…
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