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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 the Chula Vista Elementary School District, where Tamayo is a trustee, say a string of controversies raises questions about his fitness for office.
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What Are San Diego Police Helicopters Doing Up There?
Following helicopter busts of college parties in the city of…
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North County Report: Coastal Cities Struggle on Housing Progress
Annual housing progress reports are out. Here’s how a few…
As County Leaders Tout Transparency, They Fight Public Records Releases
Voice of San Diego last week sued the county to…
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Morning Report: Supe Chair Pitches Extra Term, Other Reforms
Wednesday, San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chair Terra Lawson-Remer officially proposed an overhaul of county government that would give her and other supervisors an additional term in office and shift some power to new oversight officials appointed by supervisors.…
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SOUTH COUNTY
South County Report: The (Not So Flashy) State of Imperial Beach
This evening, if all goes according to plan, Imperial Beach Mayor Mitch McKay will do something almost unheard of for a politician. …
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.
Chula Vista Police Chief Files Retaliation, Defamation Claims Against City
The feud between the chief and city leaders has embroiled City Hall.
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…
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ENVIRONMENT
Why We’re to Blame for San Diego’s Orphaned Bear Cubs
Monrovia residents seem to let wild black bears get too cozy around humans. That’s partly why these cubs lost their mother to euthanization.
Riverside Water Sale Is Done; Deal with Feds Doesn’t Actually Exist
The San Diego County Water Authority doesn’t yet have a deal to discuss selling Colorado River water across state lines.
Environment Report: ‘Balcony’ Solar Could Save San Diegans Money
A bill proposed by State Sen. Scott Wiener would allow Californians to use plug-in solar panels.
NORTH COUNTY
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.
North County Report: Saying Goodbye to a Beloved Strip Mall
Carlsbad says goodbye to a local landmark. Plus, Escondido leaders are talking about that ICE contract tonight.
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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.
Opinion: Good Government Happens in the Sunshine
Supervisor Joel Anderson is proposing new guidelines to make ad hoc subcommittees more open to the public.
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