Last fall voters approved Measure I, a one-cent sales tax increase. City officials say the tax is bringing in more money than expected, leading to a $7.1 million budget surplus.
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Dixon Trail is the first purpose-built “wildfire resilient neighborhood” in the United States. Making that a reality for the millions of Californians who already live in harm’s way is a daunting and costly challenge that lawmakers are only just beginning to grapple with. -
California Republicans, moderate Dems push for harsher penalties for soliciting sex from older teensCurrent law makes soliciting a felony if the victims were under age 16. Moderate Democrats and Republicans say it doesn't go far enough to protect children. -
The state is now home to just over 39.5 million people. The increase is due in part to the number of births outpacing deaths and a boost in the number of adults 65 and older. -
Jorge Lopez was among 15 men arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents during a workplace raid on March 27 at San Diego Powder and Protective Coatings. -
Starting May 7, TSA officers will require passengers to present state- issued identification or driver's license, or another acceptable form of identification for travelers 18 and older, to be REAL ID-compliant. -
Federal grant funding that helps employ 30 mental health professionals across the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District will be terminated. -
The Water Authority's high rates spark calls for dissolution from San Diego City Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera. -
San Diegan Allan Hoving is trying to build consensus by launching an online unity-building platform called The Big Middle. -
Tourism is a multibillion dollar industry on both sides of the border, and the largest tourism conference in Mexico is underway in Rosarito this week. -
Construction was underway Tuesday to turn the former site of the county's Family Court into 125 affordable housing units for seniors and families with low income.
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