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Rodriguez Victory Signals New, Left-Leaning Era for National City
City Councilmember Jose Rodriguez won a hard-fought race for mayor. He vowed a sharp break from the limited-government philosophy of his long-serving predecessor, Mayor Ron Morrison.
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This Bipartisan Bill Could Make Data Centers Pay
The proposed bill could put onus on data centers –…
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GOP Troubles Spread to Statehouse Races
Democrats are on track to control the state Legislature by…
Blue Wave in South County? More Like a Ripple
Amid Democratic infighting, South County election results stood in sharp…
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Midway Rises!
More than eight years ago, the city of San Diego, then led by former Mayor Kevin Faulconer, stopped signing new long-term leases with the businesses that rented land around the Sports Arena. At the same time, it began updating the…
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Binational Jazz Festival: A Fusion of Sounds, Style
The San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival featured Femina Fatal,…
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SOUTH COUNTY
National City Businesses Propose Sharply Lower Tax Increase
Business leaders tasked with crafting an alternative to a failed city business tax increase proposed a smaller increase that would…
Stabbing Prompts Reconsideration of Tenant Protections in Chula Vista
An Oct. 14 brawl at a city apartment complex resulted in six arrests and one victim hospitalized with stabbing wounds.…
Following Lawsuits, Sluggish Sales, National City Is Vexed by Cannabis
The city’s cannabis sector has drawn lawsuits and accusations of deceptive business practices. Sales are also lagging.
South County Leaders Turn Away From Housing First
Policymakers in the region increasingly favor homelessness policies centered on treatment, shelter and enforcement over permanent housing.
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ENVIRONMENT
Congress Could Give San Diego More Say Over Proposed Data Center
Rep. Sara Jacobs says her bill would require local approval of any data center on the Navy-owned property.
Trump Wants Data Centers on Federal Property Like NAVWAR Site
Despite a proposed ban in the works, San Diego City Hall would be near powerless to stop it.
Manchester Group Promises Housing Will Be ‘Major Part’ of NAVWAR Development
Developers say a data center is still a possibility, but the project would also include housing.
NORTH COUNTY
The Fairgrounds Board And City of Del Mar Are Still Beefing
Also, we continue to unpack the Debrah Barnes mystery.
Desmond Has Spent a Lot of County Money on Ads About Himself
While campaigning for the 48th Congressional District, County Supervisor Jim Desmond has spent hundreds of thousands in public dollars on ads about himself and his political views.
Candidate Says This County Policy Is Pushing San Diegans to Riverside
County Supervisor candidate Kyle Krahel says the county’s VMT policy is ‘driving people to buy homes in Riverside County.’
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Fixing the South Bay Plant Won’t Stop the Tijuana River’s Industrial Waste
While repairing the South Bay treatment plant is critical, we must find a way to remove chemicals and heavy metals also found in the river.
On Short-Term Rentals, San Diego Needed Leadership, Not Easy Answers
Editor’s note: San Diego City Council District 2 candidates Richard Bailey and Nicole Crosby weighed in on the city’s vacation rental laws at Voice of San Diego’s Politifest. Councilmember Jennifer…
Don’t Let Naysayers Write Off Chula Vista Bayfront
Progress is always a battle, but over the years, we have slowly and surely created a public waterfront that finally belongs to the people who live here and all Californians.
Richard Bailey’s Budget Fix: Cut Cops, Fire Fighters and Other Critical City Employees
If you take City Council candidate Richard Bailey at his word, he is saying he wants to ‘return to 2015 staffing levels’ by cutting 1,054 public safety, parks and infrastructure…
San Diego’s Public Restroom Problem Goes Far Beyond Our Beaches
Only one restroom downtown remains open 24/7 – and it’s at a homeless shelter.
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