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How San Diego’s Middle Managers Became the Villain
For years, city leaders saw middle managers as the only way to get flexibility or roll out special projects. Now, everyone agrees there should be fewer of them.
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How the Race for County Supervisor Became a Battleground for Republicans
The District 5 Supervisor Race could determine the San Diego…
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South County Report: Latino Voters’ Rightward Shift Appears to Be Reversing
Latinos’ Republican-curiosity appears to be over.
The Learning Curve: Unions Drop $5 Million on Barrera for State Supe
The race for California superintendent of public instruction doesn’t seem…
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Morning Report: The Story Behind San Diego’s Surge in Middle Managers
If you’re tuning into city budget conversations, you’ve likely heard about a spike in middle managers that’s contributed to the city’s budget crisis. What’s been less clear is the roles those new managers have taken on, why their ranks have…
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SOUTH COUNTY
South County Report: Knives Out in South County Elections
The June 2 primary election is less than two weeks away, and South County is living up to its reputation…
South County Report: Tiny Bonita Museum Pursues New Artistic Dimension
Chula Vista metal sculptor Michael Leaf’s monumental, otherworldly designs will anchor what backers envision as the region’s first public sculpture…
South County Report: Chula Vista University Inches Forward – Maybe
A four-year university has been on South County’s wish list for decades. A new task force hopes to move the…
South County Report: State of the City and Then Some
‘Today’s accomplishments are tomorrow’s legacy,’ said Chula Vista Mayor John McCann.
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ENVIRONMENT
Embattled Tijuana River Sewage Contractor Wins More Work
The feds decided to continue working with a company responsible for treating sewage from the Tijuana River — despite several recent lawsuits.
In Shelltown, the Flood’s Damage Lives on Inside Survivors’ Bodies
Two years after the flood, survivors share health issues lingering after the floodwaters have long receded.
Environment Report: Plug-In Solar or Have My Power Cut?
I got close to plugging in solar at my apartment. But the state basically said, ‘stand down.’
NORTH COUNTY
North County Report: Election Season Musical Chairs
These local and regional races in North County could bring significant changes to the region.
North County Report: Del Mar Fairgrounds CEO Had Rocky History
It turns out, former Fairgrounds CEO Carlene Moore wasn’t popular in her last fairgrounds leadership role.
Del Mar Fairgrounds Hit with Another Lawsuit Involving Former CEO
Last week, the Fairgrounds Board of Directors abruptly fired the CEO. We have new details of a lawsuit filed two days later.
opinion and commentary
I Support More Housing — But Not Measure A
I don’t own a home in San Diego. Like many residents, I rent. I feel the pressure of rising costs. I understand how difficult it is for working people and…
Open Letter: Restore City Arts Funding
Leaders for local arts organizations argue that continuing to fund the arts is vital to the city’s future.
At Our Peril: Ignoring the Canary in the Coal Mine of Arts and Culture Defunding
City leaders need to make tough budget decisions but they should be in balance and proportion among city departments.
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