A weekly guide to news and issues in South County San Diego. (Thursdays )
South County Report: Chula Vista Chief’s Lawyer Preparing Anti-White Discrimination Lawsuit
I was out of town last week on a trip with my family. I should have known better. As always happens when I step away from my beat, there was major news. This time, it’s the city of Chula Vista embroiled in a sudden, public and very unexpected feud with its own police chief. The…
South County Report: Democrats Seek to Regain Momentum
‘It’s the economy, stupid.’ Party leaders weigh in on how Dems can make progress on the region’s most pressing problems.
South County Report: A Year Under Trump
A big question for political observers has been whether South County voters would snap back once Trump took office.
South County Report: Hotel Project Marks Inflection Point for Chula Vista Homelessness Efforts
Tuesday morning, an assembly of Chula Vista city leaders and local builders of affordable housing stood in a row in front of a dilapidated motel near the Palomar Street trolley station. The group of eight dignitaries donned hardhats, squinted toward a bank of news cameras and plunged shovels into a pile of dirt placed photogenically…
Correction: Chula Vista Elementary Assistant Superintendent for HR Resigned
Last month, we published a story discussing Lizcett Porras, a principal of a troubled South Bay school. It was titled, “Principal at Troubled School Had Little Experience, Key Connections.” Prior to publication, we sought comment from Jason Romero, Chula Vista Elementary School District’s former Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources. He did not respond. After the…
South County: Park Dispute Pits Competing Visions for Chula Vista
Chula Vista park officials are planning a major overhaul of Rohr Park, a historic 60-acre green space on the city’s northeast side.
South County Report: Big Changes in Chula Vista Elementary Schools
At a packed and boisterous school board meeting, leaders of California’s largest elementary-only district made major changes to schools and the district’s administrative office.
South County Report: Big Changes Coming (Finally) to National City Waterfront
For generations, National City residents have dreamed of having what other waterfront cities have: Actual access to the water. This week, that dream took a huge step toward coming true. The California Coastal Commission on Wednesday unanimously approved a years-in-the-making plan that will dramatically alter the National City waterfront by expanding residents’ access to San…