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Cajon Valley board member questions superintendent's $19,000-a-month credit card bill
EL CAJON, Calif. — From May 2022 through the beginning of March 2024, Cajon Valley Union Superintendent David Miyashiro averaged $19,000 in purchases on his district-issued credit card. In all, according to credit card statements obtained by CBS 8 through a state records request, Miyashiro racked up nearly $399,821...
Chula Vista Moves Toward Development of 383-Acre University and Innovation District
In a move towards realizing its long-held vision, the City of Chula Vista has contracted Carrier Johnson, a San Diego-based design firm, to assess the feasibility of developing the initial 20 acres of its planned 383-acre University and Innovation District. According to a report from the San Diego Union-Tribune, the City Council unanimously approved a one-year, $195,000 contract with the firm on July 16.
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.
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.
Makenzy Doniak joins Annie & Elsten
San Diego Wave Forward Makenzy Doniak joined Annie & Elsten on Friday afternoon and talked about growing up in Southern California, playing on the Wave and how the team is trying to overcome the distractions for the remainder of the 2024 season.
Moon fests, moon movie and even a full moon mark 55th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The cosmos is providing a full moon for the 55th anniversary of the first lunar landing this weekend, and plenty of other events honor Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin’s giant leap.
Chipotle opening new Lake Murray location with ‘Chipotlane’
Curbside pickup fans now have a new avenue to grab their burritos without having to get out of their car. Chipotle is debuting another "Chipotlane" in San Diego at a brand new location in Lake Murray opening July 25.
“Office Hours” at Starbucks on Governor on Saturday morning
Hey University City, it’s Jemma, the president of UCCA. Can you meet me at Starbucks on Governor on Saturday morning, July 20, any time between 9 to 11 AM? I’m hosting my monthly “Open Hours”. I’d love to chat with you. Stop by to say hi. I usually set up inside at the corner table. I hope to see you there.
Coronado Unified undergoes district led administrative shuffle
Public education in Coronado will undergo significant leadership changes in 2024-25, with new administrators assigned to the high school, middle school and one elementary school. In a July 9 news release, Coronado Unified School District said the goal is to reorganize resources in the face of a $2.3 million deficit,...
MTS, NCTD now offer 'contactless' fare payment with credit cards, smartphones
San Diego public transit passengers can now pay for bus and trolley fares with the tap of a credit card or phone, transit officials announced Friday. The change, which was spearheaded by the upstart transit advocacy group RideSD, is meant to make transit more accessible for occasional riders who don't need a monthly pass. The payment option works with contactless credit cards as well as mobile wallets such as Apple Pay on both phones and wearable devices like smart watches.
Cake and Sip San Diego: Comic-Con 2024 Edition
Head to 8885 Rio San Diego Drive in Mission Valley on Saturday, July 27 from 2:00pm PT to 6:00pm PT for Cake and Sip San Diego: Comic-Con Edition. They’ll have DIY Bento cakes for $20 each for you to decorate like your favorite superhero (while supplies last), a cosplay photo booth, a comic-themed food truck (yum), raffles from bakery chain Cookie Plug (double yum), and best of all, free parking. This event is all-ages, so bring the kiddos out for some SDCC-themed fun.
San Diego council president calls for nominations to Privacy Advisory Board, following mayor’s inaction
The San Diego City Council is hustling to fill vacancies on the Privacy Advisory Board, an independent oversight body that monitors the city’s use of surveillance technology. KPBS published a story this week detailing how the board has been hobbled by attrition in recent months. Currently, less than half...
Game #100: San Diego Padres at Cleveland Guardians
San Diego Padres vs. Cleveland Guardians, July 19, 2024, 4:10 p.m. PT. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. Don’t troll in your comments; create conversation rather than destroying it. Remember Gaslamp Ball is basically a non-profanity site. Out of respect to broadcast partners who have paid to carry...
SPORTS — Isaiah Diaz finishes tied for sixth at World Championship
Isaiah Diaz is following in his older brother’s footsteps, but if he keeps playing golf like he did this past week there’s a chance Del Rio could have a pair of high school state golf champions from the same family. Diaz, the younger brother of Del Rio High...
San Diego ditches ballot measure to create tax for stormwater projects
San Diego officials are halting an effort to place a tax measure aimed at increasing funding to close a nearly $1.6 billion shortfall for maintenance and upgrades to the city's aging stormwater system.
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