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The Giant Meteor Heading Toward the City of San Diego’s Budget
“The city would need to … have a real conversation about just picking a service that it is currently providing and not providing that service anymore,” one city official said.
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Learning Curve: Senator Wants New Math Screenings
California’s students are woefully underperforming in math. Can a new…
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South County Report: State of the City and Then Some
‘Today’s accomplishments are tomorrow’s legacy,’ said Chula Vista Mayor John…
Immigration Enforcement Is Slowly Suffocating San Diego’s Border Region
The Trump Administration’s immigration crackdown feels more random and ruthless…
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Morning Report: Trashing the Trash Fee
San Diego’s recently implemented trash fee has politicos and residents down in the dumps. But a new effort to repeal it could lay waste to the city’s already busted budget. The chief complaint of the anti-fee crowd is the claim…
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SOUTH COUNTY
South County Report: Rooftop Jet Roils Coronado Yacht Community
Residents of Coronado Cays, a waterfront enclave adjacent to Coronado’s Silver Strand shoreline, are accustomed to their houses generating headlines. …
South County Report: Chula Vista Looks (Briefly) Into the Future
What’s the plan for Chula Vista’s next five years? We read a draft strategic plan, so you don’t have to.…
South County Report: Chula Vista Mall Joins Westside Development Push
A Los Angeles-based company is working on plans for a major overhaul.
Chula Vista Mayoral Challenger Leads with Immigration, Affordability
Francisco Tamayo, a Democrat, says Chula Vista needs to stand up for immigrants and prioritize the middle class. Detractors in…
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ENVIRONMENT
Environment Report: Finally, a Fix in the Works for Tijuana Sewage Pump
A key wastewater pump at the U.S.-Mexico border, which keeps breaking, should be rehabbed in 18 months.
LAFCO: Dissolve the Water Authority? Not Yet.
Getting rid of the San Diego County Water Authority might be the best way to address regional water costs and needs in the future. That’s what the plurality of concepts…
Environment Report: Tijuana River’s Toxic Gas Gets Legislated
State Sen. Steve Padilla is running a bill to strengthen regulations for toxic hydrogen sulfide gas.
NORTH COUNTY
San Marcos Is Crushing Its Housing Goals
San Marcos is further along than many of its peers in meeting its state-mandated housing goals. Here’s why.
North County Report: Congressional Musical Chairs
Plus, attorney general’s office says Del Mar is violating state housing law.
Escondido Leaders Keep ICE Contract in Place
Despite public outcry, Escondido leaders kept a federal contract that many residents fear could return the city to a divisive era.
opinion and commentary
Stop Balancing the Budget on the Backs of Our Youth
Mayor Todd Gloria is proposing to get rid of the Office of Child and Youth Success. Why we must not allow him to do it.
My Brother Had a Name: Ryan Richard Taylor
A sister reflects on her brother’s death — and life — in Ocean Beach.
Harm Reduction Services are Vital to Our Community
San Diego can’t lose sight of the vital role harm reduction services play in the wellbeing of our community.
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