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City campsite for unhoused San Diegans a ‘godsend’ for some despite challenges
Harsh and unpredictable weather conditions, uncomfortable living arrangements, and confusion about who is welcome and where they should go. San Diego’s campsite for people experiencing homelessness has been marked by its share of challenges since opening nearly 12 weeks ago. But it also has had some success. Located in...
CA fails to enforce lead-testing law for thousands of noncompliant child care centers
After thousands of facilities failed to comply earlier this year with a new lead testing law meant to provide children with safe drinking water, the vast majority of them have yet to face consequences. Just under 400 facilities have been cited by the California Department of Social Services for failing...
San Diego spent $4 million on unplanned purchases. ‘Mismanagement’ could be to blame.
City of San Diego officials in one fiscal year spent more than $4 million on goods and vendor services using unplanned purchases — some without proper oversight and others without the necessary approval from City Council, according to a report released last week. The report from City Auditor Andy...
Unions, police, developers: Outside spending topped $1.4M in county special election
Protected by the First Amendment, independent expenditures allow organizations and individuals to bypass maximum contribution limits to support or oppose political candidates. Those making contributions are prohibited from coordinating with campaigns, but their money can significantly alter a candidate’s financial support and help shape races by bankrolling mailers, commercials and other ads.
inewsource expands coverage as part of California Local News Fellowship
Inewsource is a part of an exciting new effort to expand reporting in underserved communities, and we’re expanding environmental coverage in Southern California. Next month, we will welcome Philip Salata to the reporting team as a member of the California Local News Fellowship’s first cohort. Made possible through...
San Diego official backs off the fight to end inequities in vehicle towing
The San Diego elected official who said the city should stop unfairly targeting low-income and unhoused people when towing vehicles is now pumping the brakes. City Councilmember Stephen Whitburn said he would champion changes to the city’s towing program after an internal audit found the most common reason San Diego police impound cars is for what researchers have called “poverty tows.” That includes towing for expired registration, 72-hour parking violations and unpaid tickets — offenses commonly applied to low-income and unhoused people.
San Diego’s airport needs more public transit, officials say. An aerial train might be the multibillion-dollar answer.
The San Diego Association of Governments is one step closer on deciding how to best spend billions of dollars to connect a public transit system to the airport. A 92-page study released by the regional planning agency found that one option so far appears to be the most “realistic” and “financially feasible,” according to a staff presentation last week: an automated people mover along a route south of the airport.
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