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Could California Use Some Construction Defect Litigation Reform?

Voice of San Diego @voiceofsandiego.org · 19h

Housing experts say this reform could create more home ownership opportunities for Californians.
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The president of the San Diego Housing Federation says it’s long overdue.

El Cajon, Escondido Lead County’s Prop. 36 Arrests Per Capita

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Voice of San Diego @voiceofsandiego.org · 1d

Two local cities stand out in the crackdown on drug and theft crimes that followed the passage of Proposition 36 last year.
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Since California’s new tough-on-crime law went into effect, El Cajon and Escondido police departments made more arrests per capita than other San Diego cities.

San Diego Unified Doesn't Know How Many Students Each School Can Fit

Voice of San Diego @voiceofsandiego.org · 1d

As the state grapples with a school enrollment crisis, San Diego Unified doesn’t know how many students each campus can fit.
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As districts across the county grapple with enrollment decline that will likely get worse in coming decades, San Diego Unified officials say they don’t actually know what the capacity is for each of…

Councilmember Elo-Rivera Wants the City to Stop Killing 'Free Fun'

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Voice of San Diego @voiceofsandiego.org · 1d

San Diego has gotten tougher on regulating how people can gather in public spaces.

One councilmember says it’s time to lay off.
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San Diego Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera wants the city to stop with the bad vibes. “We need to stop killing fun, especially free fun,” he said at Politifest on Saturday, Oct. […]

Registrar of Voters Suddenly Made It Easier to Qualify Ballot Measures with Signatures

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Voice of San Diego @voiceofsandiego.org · 1d

Local petitions may have any easier time getting on the ballot now thanks to a change in how the Registrar of Voters reviews signatures.
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After decades of imposing a strict, unforgiving interpretation of compliance with petitions, the Registrar of Voters has quietly updated its guidance.

County Ethics Office Investigated County Board Chair, Decided Against Action

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Voice of San Diego @voiceofsandiego.org · 1d

Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer was investigated earlier this year after allegedly acting out of pocket at a North Park bar.

Investigators decided the case was “too trivial” to take action.
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The county’s ethics office looked into allegations that board Chair Terra Lawson-Remer used her county ID to get into a North Park bar and decided it was ‘too minor’ to merit action.

San Diego Finally Secures Hundreds of Millions for a Convention Center Expansion; But It Isn’t Expanding the Convention Center

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Voice of San Diego @voiceofsandiego.org · 1d

After years of legal battles, San Diego is finally free to use money from an increased hotel-room tax to expand the convention center.

But that’s not what’s happening.
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After 20 years of failed signature gathering efforts, court battles and legally questionable efforts to raise hotel-room taxes, the city of San Diego has finally secured hundreds of millions of […]

Cup of Chisme: Unintended Consequences

Voice of San Diego @voiceofsandiego.org · 2d

In this week’s Cup of Chisme: How a group of local farmers got screwed over by an effort to address Imperial Beach’s sewage woes.
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It’s always great when one of our reporters starts a sentence with, “I got a tip…” Tips can sometimes lead you down rabbit holes, but most of the time they […]

6 Things San Diego Could Do to Aid Homeless People with Behavioral Health Challenges

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Voice of San Diego @voiceofsandiego.org · 2d

How can San Diego better support people with behavioral health conditions who are resistant to help?

We asked the experts:
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Politifest speakers agreed that San Diego County government should take the lead on delivering solutions to aid homeless residents grappling with addiction and mental health conditions.

North County Report: What One Developer Thinks Could Spur More Housing

Voice of San Diego @voiceofsandiego.org · 2d

Would a statewide housing emergency declaration open up a better path forward for California?

A North County developer makes the case:
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A developer behind Encinitas’ Fox Point Farms says a statewide housing emergency could be the answer to more housing production.

Mayor Gloria Is Inspired by Chula Vista Police’s Investments in AI, Drones. Is San Diego Next?

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Voice of San Diego @voiceofsandiego.org · 2d

Mayor Gloria thinks San Diego should double down on new law enforcement technologies, including drones and AI-written police reports.
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The police department has struggled to hire and retain officers for many years now, putting pressure on the city’s ailing budget and hiking up emergency response times.

Mayor Gloria’s Admin Ousts Climate and Sustainability Leader

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Voice of San Diego @voiceofsandiego.org · 3d

Mayor Gloria’s decision to fire the city’s top climate official has local environmentalists doubting his administration’s commitment to sustainability.
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The firing of the city’s Chief Sustainability Officer follows a pattern of weakening San Diego’s climate action arm.

South County Report: Tackling Tough Problems – Or Not

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Voice of San Diego @voiceofsandiego.org · 3d

South County leaders have had a tough few weeks, from development debates to collateral damage in the fight to quell the Tijuana River sewage stench.
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Local leaders tackled a series of tough problems in South County this week.

Mayor Gloria Says Absorbing Harbor Police Could Ease San Diego’s Officer Shortage

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Voice of San Diego @voiceofsandiego.org · 7d

Should the San Diego Police Department merge with Harbor Police?

Mayor Todd Gloria says it’s worth considering.
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The San Diego Police Department has a staffing shortfall of about 200 officers.

Farmers Say Supervisor’s Sewage Efforts Cost Them Their Livelihood

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Voice of San Diego @voiceofsandiego.org · 7d

A huge THANK YOU to everybody who joined us at Politifest this weekend 🧡

Didn’t make it? Catch up on what you missed here:
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Voice of San Diego @voiceofsandiego.org · 7d

The future of a beloved community garden in the Tijuana River Valley is in question after the county installed signs warning residents about pollution threats.
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For more than two decades, small-scale farmers and community gardeners have grown fresh fruits and vegetables, native plants, flowers and other produce at the Tijuana River Valley Community Garden, a…

Cajon Valley Superintendent Will ‘Play an Active Role’ in School Board Races

Voice of San Diego @voiceofsandiego.org · 8d

The Cajon Valley superintendent said that, against all traditional political wisdom, he plans to get involved in his district’s school board races.
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It’s rare for district superintendents to dip their toes into the often-partisan politics of school board elections.

Supporters of Public Power and Opponents Agree They Can’t Trust City of San Diego with Another Utility

Voice of San Diego @voiceofsandiego.org · 8d

Do voters trust the city of San Diego to manage a public electric grid?

Supporters of a plan to “fire SDG&E” are learning this may be their biggest obstacle.
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‘Do you actually trust the City Council of this city to take over the electric grid?’ one speaker at Politifest said.

Elo-Rivera Wants Tourists and Wealthy to Pay 'Fair Share'

Voice of San Diego @voiceofsandiego.org · 8d

Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera has a whole host of ideas on how the city can get tourists and wealthy residents to pay their “fair share.”
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The councilmember wants to charge fees for tourists accessing Mission Bay and Torrey Pines Golf Course, as well as tax second homes.

Appeals Court Just Gave San Diego a Major Boost by Upholding Measure C

Voice of San Diego @voiceofsandiego.org · 8d

After five years, the courts have finally decided that San Diego’s 2020 hotel tax did, in fact, pass.
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The city of San Diego began collecting the hotel tax in May but could not spend those dollars.

Now up for Re-Election, Councilmember Faces Past Firing from City He Now Helps Lead

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Voice of San Diego @voiceofsandiego.org · 8d

With Councilmember Henry Foster’s re-election bid looming, questions are arising about the city’s decision to fire him from a program manager role in 2016.
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Henry Foster just launched his campaign for re-election and now one of his former bosses and former colleagues are speaking out about his previous job at the city, and why the city fired him.

Morning Report: County Relying on Budget for $25 Million Staff Bonuses

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Reposted by Voice of San Diego

Lisa Halverstadt @lisahalverstadt.bsky.social · 9d

🧵Tuesday's @voiceofsandiego.org news blast is packed with interesting stuff.

First up: my story revealing that San Diego County will dig into department budgets - rather than reserves - to pay nearly $25M in staff bonuses this month.

Weeks ago, our Lisa Halverstadt revealed that Democratic county supervisors’ affirmative vote to change the county’s reserve policy would trigger bonuses for county employees. County officials initial...

Politifest | Oct. 4, 2025

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Voice of San Diego @voiceofsandiego.org · 12d

Politifest 2025 is finally here!

Don't have tickets? Come buy some at the door or sign up to stream the event for free ☀️
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Politifest 2025 is scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the University of San Diego's Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies. This annual public affairs summit, organized by Voice of San Diego,…

Politifest | Oct. 4, 2025

Voice of San Diego @voiceofsandiego.org · 13d

It’s not too late to grab your ticket to tomorrow's Solutions Showdown at USD!

Hope to see you there 👀 🎟️
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Politifest 2025 is scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the University of San Diego's Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies. This annual public affairs summit, organized by Voice of San Diego,…