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Housing, immigrant services, homelessness prevention face cuts in California budget
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the proposed 2024-2025 California budget details on June 29, detailing the state's planned belt-tightening over the next two fiscal years. The new budget "avoids deep program cuts" and maintains $22.2 billion in reserves at the end of the 2024-25 fiscal year thanks to delays and deferrals that will ultimately impact low-income households and Californians of color, according to the governor's website. ...
Spring Valley native serves where future Navy warfighters train
GREAT LAKES, Ill. – Sailors are some of the most highly trained people on the planet, and this training begins at Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes, otherwise known as boot camp. Every enlisted sailor starts their Navy journey at boot camp at Naval Station Great Lakes (NSGL), Illinois.
Construction Begins on Pacifica Companies’ 400,000 SQFT Mixed-Use Development in Chula Vista
Construction is underway on the Chula Vista bayfront, marking an important step in a multi-billion dollar redevelopment project. Pacifica Companies, the real estate firm behind the project, has initiated a $30 million infrastructure upgrade that serves as the foundation for the $1 billion Amara Bay development, according to a report from the San Diego Business Journal.
Boyhood friends soar together as Eagles
Two local East County Boy Scouts have recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest award to youth members of Scouting America, formerly Boy Scouts of America. Along with two of their friends, the four joined local Cub Scout Pack 106 in Alpine when in first grade. When two of the boys moved to Pacific Beach to attend Pacific Beach Middle School, the four friends, Jacob Rakov, Luka Slater, Vincenzo Zoni, and Nolan Hood, joined Boy Scout Troop 395 in La Jolla, even if it meant a long commute for the two still living in Alpine.
Woman’s Club hands out student scholarships
At its annual rewards luncheon, the Alpine Woman’s Club provided four students with $2,000 scholarships. For the first time, this year, one of the students will be attending a trade school/ vocational school versus a traditional four-year university. To date, the Woman’s Club has awarded more than $165,000 in scholarships to local students.
Avis Leases Large South Bay Industrial Site for Fleet Storage, Maintenance
Avis has leased a 91,541-square-foot industrial building on a 6.12-acre parcel in the South Bay, a real estate firm announced. Located at 901 Bay Marina Drive in National City, the property was originally built in 1972 and most recently renovated in 2017. It features a secured asphalt yard, 19′-20’ clear height, eight grade level doors, five dock high doors, onsite and ample street parking and heavy power.
Voters to decide if tax continues
The Chula Vista City Council unanimously approved to place a measure that would continue a 2016 tax increase on the November ballot. In 2016, Chula Vista voters approved Measure P, which, after 10 years, is projected to provide a total of $245 million. The new measure will appear on the Nov. 5, statewide election ballot and, if passed, would allow the City to continue to fund high-priority projects. The San Diego County Registrar of Voters will assign a title for the measure in August. The measure requests voter approval for the continuation of a one-half cent transactions and use tax for 10 years at the current rate. Although the city’s most pressing need includes infrastructure improvement, repair and maintenance, the tax is a general tax which can be spent for any lawful purpose of the city, according to a city press release.
Caltrans removes encampment off-highway in Spring Valley
SPRING VALLEY, Calif. — An encampment that grew over the past few months has been removed off a highway on-ramp in Spring Valley. Neighbors said they’ve reported the encampment for months to Caltrans but nothing was done. On Wednesday morning, Caltrans crews were seen removing the encampment at...
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 […]
Gov. Newsom's office says state is monitoring California impacts of the global computer outage
SACRAMENTO – Computer systems across the world and across the Sacramento area are recovering after a massive outage that started Thursday night. The problem stems from an issue with systems linked to Microsoft and the cybersecurity company CrowdStrike. Companies across the world, from media outlets and airline companies, started getting the "Blue Screen of Death" on their computers. Law enforcement agencies are saying that critical infrastructure, like 911 services, has not been affected by the outage. In a statement, California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office says the state is coordinating with local emergency officials to address any lingering impacts of the outage. "At this time, there are no reports of impacts to life-safety public services in California," the governor's office wrote. While CrowdStrike has said they've rolled out a fix, not every system has recovered. Sacramento International Airport, in particular, has continued to feel the domino effects of the outage into Friday morning. Travelers are dealing with canceled flights and are scrambling to rebook. Officials at SMF are urging travelers to get to the airport early and check with their airlines for the latest information on their flights.
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