A weekly guide to news and issues in South County San Diego. (Thursdays )
South County Report: Is Immigration Policy Dampening City Budgets?
At least one South County city is anticipating lower property and hotel tax revenue for the current fiscal year.
South County Report: How a School Anchors a Community
A group of Chula Vista Elementary School District schools is working to help students beyond the classroom with resources and meals.
South County Report: The Rehabilitation of Francisco Tamayo
The school district trustee is running for Chula Vista mayor. Just a year ago, he was ‘nearing pariah status’ among fellow Dems. What changed?
South County Report: Controversy Over Chula Vista Chief Continues
The controversy over Chula Vista Police Chief Roxana Kennedy shows no sign of abating. Compounding the problem: There isn’t even agreement that Kennedy’s status at the police department is a controversy. The controversy, such as it is, began after Kennedy’s sudden departure on medical leave earlier this year. The leave came after the chief attended a police union holiday party at which she stuffed dollar bills into the pockets of a young male police officer who…
South County Report: San Ysidro Schools Slash Budget to Avert Insolvency
Leaders with the San Ysidro School District plan to cut nearly $5 million from its annual budget.
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.