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Disappointment Follows Gloria Into Sixth Year
The San Diego mayor came into office with high expectations and a Democratic super majority. Even his supporters are baffled by how little he has done.
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Audit Shows Solutions for Change Improperly Used Affordable Housing Reserve Funds for Operating Expenses
A newly released audit shows multiple withdrawals from the nonprofit’s…
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North County Report: Election Races We’re Watching This Year
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Price of Public Energy Shoots Up, Still Undercuts SDG&E
San Diego Community Power’s governing board will vote on the…
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Morning Report: Federal Cuts Chaos
Service providers across the nation were shocked by late Tuesday notices that the Trump administration was immediately instituting an estimated $2 billion in cuts to mental health and addiction programs. One local nonprofit – Family Health Centers of San Diego…
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North County Cities Are Conforming to State Housing Laws but Working to Change Them Behind the Scenes
Leaders of small cities are becoming increasingly resistant to state housing laws, but their strategy has changed.
Photos: The Images that Captured San Diego’s Story in 2025
From city council meetings to schools and compost piles, here are the photos that told our stories in 2025.
San Diego County Schools Must Prepare for Fewer Kids
Enrollment decline, fueled by high costs and shrinking birth rates, shows no sign of stopping. Schools need to figure out how to respond.
SOUTH COUNTY
South County: Park Dispute Pits Competing Visions for Chula Vista
Chula Vista park officials are planning a major overhaul of Rohr Park, a historic 60-acre green space on the city’s northeast…
South County Report: Big Changes Coming (Finally) to National City Waterfront
For generations, National City residents have dreamed of having what other waterfront cities have: Actual access to the water. This…
South Bay Residents at Risk from Long-Term Toxic Gas Exposure
A year’s worth of data shows South Bay residents are constantly exposed to low levels of hydrogen sulfide gas from the polluted Tijuana River that could harm their…
South County Report: Turmoil Continues at National City Hall
The city attorney is the latest city official to announce he’s leaving as the city continues a period of ‘dysfunctionality,’…
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ENVIRONMENT
SDG&E Prices Rising Again This Month
Electricity bills from San Diego Gas and Electric for the vast majority of San Diegans went up 7.4 percent beginning Jan. 1.
Environment Report: Flood Scares Won’t Quit in Shelltown
At 2 a.m. Monday morning, the De la Mora’s were outside in the rain cleaning a city storm drain with a rake.
New Year, New Flood Scare in Southcrest
Intense rain turned Chollas creek into a river near the Shelltown neighborhood. But this time, neighbors were ready.
NORTH COUNTY
Encinitas Still Blames Former Mayor Catherine Blakespear for Many of Its Troubles
Years after leaving Encinitas, the former mayor remains a political lightning rod as residents and leaders continue to tie the city’s biggest issues to her leadership.
North County Report: Palomar, UCSD Outline New Partnership in Last-Minute Town Hall
Officials shared details of the new joint powers authority, including changes to Palomar Health’s board structure.
Encinitas Mayor On Bringing Enforcement to City’s Homelessness Policies
A conversation with Encinitas Mayor Bruce Ehlers on the city’s new response to the homelessness crisis.
opinion and commentary
Opinion: Developers and Environmentalists Agree – More Housing Is Needed Outside City Boundaries
Silver is the CEO of the Endangered Habitats League, a regional leader in the field of conservation and growth management. Faucett is the President and CEO of the San Diego…
When the Air Is Making Families Sick, Waiting Is Not an Option
While giving air purifiers to families impacted by the Tijuana River sewage crisis is not a solution, it does grant relief. We need to do more while we work on…
Opinion: Denser Housing Near Transit Routes Will Help People Like Me Stay in San Diego
Sandoval is a senior at Eastlake High School. As a young person growing up in San Diego, I’ve heard this more times than I can count: “I love San Diego,…
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