This post originally appeared in the Aug. 23 Morning Report. Get our latest stories and roundup of local news in your inbox by subscribing today. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria announced Monday that he has chosen to recommend the Midway Rising team to redevelop the nearly 50 acres of land the city owns on Sports […]
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Politics Report: Peters Gets a Big Dub
The big Build Back Better bill flopped. But now, it has re-emerged as a new (different) bill that’s given Rep. Scott Peters a win.
About That Initiative to Prohibit Camping in the City
Former Mayor Kevin Faulconer was trying to rally support for a ballot initiative to make it a misdemeanor to camp in San Diego if shelter space was available. Sacramento is working that plant out right now.
RIP to Sports Arena: As Plans Stand, City May Want to Take ‘Sports’ Out of the Name
The three teams bidding for that job have picked heavy hitters in the big-building business and laid out very different visions of what should happen there.
Politics Report: The ‘No on Everything’ Campaign Strategy
Why one of the more conservative of the construction contractor alliances has pissed off its ally. And the Laborers International Union Local 89 picks a team in the Sports Arena bid brawl.
The City Decided It Wanted Those Two Buildings and Now It’s Got Them and a Historic Challenge
The city’s decision to settle with the company and investors that sold it two buildings downtown, now means it has committed to take on one of the most difficult infrastructure and land-use projects it has ever undertaken.
‘It’s Still a Virus We Have to Worry About’ Q&A with Our Favorite Immunologist
It’s time to check in with our favorite immunologist Shane Crotty to see how much more he’s learned about COVID-19 as the science progresses.
Atkins Makes Big Moves on Abortion, State Budget
San Diego’s Toni Atkins, the president of the state Senate, put forward a state Constitutional amendment to ensure the right to an abortion is ingrained in the state’s governing document, not just its laws.
The Elections Contest Is Back. Enter to Win!
Who do you think will move on to the November election? Vote now for a chance to win a lunch with Voice of San Diego editors.
San Diego Unified Backs Off Vaccine Mandate; Cites Effectiveness
The Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday to delay mandating COVID-19 vaccines for students until July 2023.