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San Diego ignored law on documenting shelter conditions
San Diego, along with most of California, is ignoring a recent state law meant to make sure homeless shelters are clean and safe, per a new CalMatters investigation. Why it matters: Reports of unsafe shelters — from rodent infestations, flood risks, lack of heating and cooling, sewage problems and risk of sexual harassment — led state lawmakers in 2021 to create a new system to respond to complaints with inspections and file annual reports on shelter conditions.
Construction Begins on East County’s First Crisis Unit, Expanding Mental Health Services
County leaders broke ground Thursday on East County’s first crisis stabilization unit, an alternative site where those undergoing mental health crises can receive treatment. The 14,000-square foot property in El Cajon, slated to open in the fall of 2025, is intended to divert people from jails or emergency rooms. When the $28.75-million project opens, it will be San Diego County’s seventh such center.
2,000 Healthcare Workers at Sharp’s San Diego Campus Vote to Unionize
Healthcare workers at five more Sharp HealthCare sites in San Diego County have voted to join SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW), officials said Thursday. They described the victory as “overwhelming,” with 70% of the workers who voted supported joining SEIU-UHW. a union of more than 100,000 healthcare members across California.
Filing period opens for local elections
The filing period for local elections in San Diego County—including local elections in Valley Center, Pauma Valley and environs—opened on Monday. The filing period for most of these offices ends August 9. August 14 is the last day to file a petition signed by 10% of the voters...
Who is Usha Vance? | Wife of vice presidential nominee JD Vance was raised in San Diego County
SAN DIEGO — Usha Chilukuri Vance, Yale law graduate and trial lawyer, who graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in San Diego County, was thrust into the spotlight this week after her husband, JD Vance, was chosen as Donald Trump's running mate in the 2024 presidential election. Chilukuri Vance,...
San Marcos Announces New Sheriff San Elijo Storefront Substation
In partnership with the County of San Diego and the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, the City of San Marcos is proud to announce the new San Elijo Storefront Substation, a new community hub for safety and service. Slated to open this fall, the storefront is located on the second floor of 1105 Elfin Forest Road.
CH Projects Plans 60-Room Hotel Planned for Little Italy in San Diego, Invests $13MM
In San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood, a new development is taking shape. Consortium Holdings Projects, the hospitality group known for revitalizing the Lafayette Hotel, has envisioned a new boutique hotel and wellness center named Dreamboat. This project is meant to be their first ground-up creation, according to a report from the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Newsom pulls millions of dollars in funding for tiny homes in San Diego County
LEMON GROVE, Calif. — State leaders are backing out of their offer to contribute $10 million to place 150 tiny homes on a lot on Jamacha Road near State Route 125 in Spring Valley. At first, County Supervisors approved the plan, but then changed their minds after neighbors objected....
‘Public Health Disaster’: Border Towns Plead for Help as Sewage Gushes into the Sea
Each day, millions of gallons of sewage cascade through a canyon and into the Pacific Ocean just south of the U.S.-Mexican border. As any surfer in San Diego knows, summer swells that come from the south will push the toxic brew north. Meanwhile, millions more gallons of treated and untreated...
Domestic dispute in Southern California ends in deadly Samurai sword attack
One woman was killed, and two others were hospitalized after what appears to be a domestic dispute that prompted an attack with a Samurai-style sword Thursday afternoon in San Dimas. Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department were called to the intersection of South Huntington Avenue and Basset Court just before 3:30 p.m. on […]
Patagonia Sues Companies Allegedly Facilitating Counterfeit Imports
Climb mountains? No, counterfeiters will have to move mountains to get past Patagonia’s watchful eye. Privacy-Centric Lawsuit Against Patagonia Shows AI's Murky Legal Footing The outdoor apparel brand filed a lawsuit Monday claiming that several companies had engaged in an import scheme with the intention to distribute and sell fake Patagonia items to consumers. The defendants named in the complaint are two California companies, Eastern Express LLC and Eastern Logistic Company, as well as those companies’ registered agent, Guangyong Zhu, and a Chinese company called Zhejiang Jiyue Import & Export Co. Ltd. In its complaint, Patagonia alleges the companies and Zhu infringed on...
Annoying State Law is Forcing Californians to Shop in Idaho
After a long day at work, a weekend out with friends, a camping trip or just a solid workout--what is the one thing that we can all (hopefully) agree is the absolute best feeling?. A nice shower. Odds are, it has been a while since you really THOUGHT about said...
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