City council confirms local emergency ahead of expected heavy El Niño season
The San Diego City Council on Tuesday voted to declare a state of emergency in the city ahead of potentially severe weather associated with the coming El Niño season.
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Gloria criticizes Trump's comment that Iran could `take out' San Diego
"San Diego is not collateral damage," Gloria wrote on X. "We are not expendable. And we are never a "small price to pay. Keep our city out of your reckless war talk."
San Diego ends negotiations with Save Starlight, will take over Starlight Bowl
San Diego on Thursday ended its lease negotiations with Save Starlight, a nonprofit which had been seeking to re-purpose the 91-year- old Starlight Bowl in Balboa Park.
Newsom signs San Diego lawmaker's bill for local journalism tax credits
Starting in 2027, Assembly Bill 2222, authored by Assemblymember Chris Ward, D-San Diego, and Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, D-Oakland, will provide qualifying digital, broadcast and print news organizations with credits based on the number of journalists they employ or hire.
Corrected tax bills on the way after San Diego trash fee overcharge
The errors were introduced as part of some county property-tax bills but stemmed from a city mistake and led to solid waste management fees that were higher than they should have been — in some cases, by hundreds of dollars.
Newsom declara el estado de emergencia en preparación para la temporada de El Niño
El gobernador Gavin Newsom declaró el lunes el estado de emergencia en California ante lo que, según las autoridades estatales, podría ser una temporada histórica del fenómeno de El Niño, ordenando a las agencias que desplieguen equipos, protejan la infraestructura y preparen a las comunidades para condiciones meteorológicas invernales adversas.
Newsom signs bill expanding mental health options for veterans
A state budget trailer bill with funding for psychedelic therapy research to help veterans has been signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom, Sen. Brian W. Jones, R-Santee, announced Tuesday.
Newsom declares state of emergency in preparation for El Niño season
Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency Monday in California in preparation for what state officials say could be a historic El Niño season, directing agencies to stage equipment, protect infrastructure and prepare communities for severe winter weather.
State senator says new data center laws will protect consumers
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two laws Monday that feature "some of the strongest ratepayer protections and environmental protections from data center costs in the country," according to the San Diego- area senator who sponsored them.
Poway City Council to consider AI data center ban
City officials argue that the prohibition is needed due to "the increasing evidence that these types of data centers use significant water and electricity and result in strain on water and electricity infrastructure, adverse impact on utility rates, air-quality (and) noise impacts, and fire risk."
San Diego Humane Society urges Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign 3 reform bills
The organization urged Newsom to sign Assembly Bill 1999, Assembly Bill 2010 and Senate Bill 1288 into law, according to the SDHS.
Lemon Grove Mayor to lead County Consumer Protection Unit
The unit, which was approved earlier this year by a vote of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, will help residents and small businesses fight scams, hidden fees, unsafe products, unfair insurance denials and pollution that puts communities at risk, according to county officials.
Candidates for Escondido Mayor to meet in debate over homelessness approach
The two candidates represent two common approaches to addressing homelessness. Incumbent Dan White supports the "Treatment First" approach, while his opponent Elias Velazquez is a proponent of the "Housing First" approach.
San Diego's Rules Committee agrees to keep beach parking free; council to vote
The San Diego City Council's Rules Committee unanimously approved an ordinance today that would maintain free parking at local beaches and Mission Bay "in perpetuity."
NASCAR returning to Coronado's Naval Air Station North Island in 2027
NASCAR and the Defense Department intend to take the military-base street race to a different U.S. military installation in 2028.
San Diego to reopen Mission Bay restrooms after public outcry over closures
The restrooms were closed in July due to budget cuts. City leaders announced they identified funding to reopen the bathrooms through the rest of the year.
Draft Mid-City Community Plan update could create 30,000 new homes over 30 years
The city is seeking public input on the draft Community Plan for the Mid-City area, which includes City Heights, Eastern Area, Kensington-Talmadge and Normal Heights.
National City Mayor Ron Morrison not seeking re-election
National City Mayor Ron Morrison announced over the weekend that he will not seek re-election in November, bringing a close to 34 years in city government.
El alcalde de San Diego, Todd Gloria, insta al Congreso a prorrogar el estatus de protección para los haitianos
El proyecto de ley presentado por el senador de Massachusetts Ed Markey dispondría que el secretario de Seguridad Nacional prorrogue el TPS para los haitianos hasta marzo de 2029.
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria urges Congress to extend protected status for Haitians
The bill introduced by Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey would have the Secretary of Homeland Security extend TPS to Haitians through March 2029.
Rep. Scott Peters urges Trump administration to stop stalling DACA renewals
According to the Peters, current delays for DACA recipients at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services seem "intentional and politically motivated," and processing times have doubled.
