San Diego expanded free parking for city residents in Balboa Park, but arts and cultural organizations say the policy is still hurting attendance, access and revenue.
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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Josh MacPhee's "Paper Politics" at Burn All Books "& Friends" gallery, Roman de Salvo's utilitarian-inspired sculptures and new contemporary ballet and a musical about public bathrooms. -
The state will be updating its history and social studies curriculum. Students typically learn about Chávez in fourth, ninth and 11th grade. -
The San Diego City Council's Rules Committee today initially approved a proposed ballot measure by Councilman Raul Campillo to keep parking at the city's beaches and bays free unless voters decide otherwise. -
Four San Diego-area families allege that Rady Children’s Health violated the civil rights of their transgender children by deciding to discontinue gender-affirming care, according to a class action lawsuit -
The California Federation of Labor Unions endorsed not one, but four separate Democrats on Monday – former Congresswoman Katie Porter, East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell, billionaire Tom Steyer, and former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. -
As Nowruz, the Persian New Year marking the start of spring, begins Friday. Zohreh and Susie Ghahremani share its traditions in "Celebrate Nowruz," a new children's book told through a young girl’s perspective. -
Two of California’s top lawmakers announced Thursday they want to rename César Chavez Day following stunning abuse allegations against the revered labor leader. -
His District 9 office will now work with the city attorney's office to draft language for the ballot proposal, which must then be approved again by the Rules Committee and then the full City Council before being placed on the November 2026 ballot. -
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose Wednesday to its highest amount since Oct. 20, 2023, increasing 2.7 cents to $5.635. The average price has risen for 28 consecutive days, increasing $1.028, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. -
The adoption followed four hours of heated public comment and a lone "no" vote by a Jewish councilmember.
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