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Bankers Hill Project A Test Case For San Diego's New Affordable Housing Incentives
- June 17
- By Andrew Bowen
The zero-parking apartment project is the first to fall under the "Complete Communities" program approved by the San Diego City Council last year.
Sierra Club Awaits Word From Mayor's Office On Closure Of Sea Lion Rookery
- June 16
- By Erik Anderson
San Diego mayor's office remains quiet about doing more to protect sea lions along the La Jolla coast.
New City Office Aims To Help San Diego Youth During Difficult Times
- June 15
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
Youth in San Diego will soon have a new resource to turn to for support, thanks to this year’s city budget.
California Lawmakers OK Budget Placeholder As Talks Continue
- June 14
- By Associated Press
California lawmakers have approved a new state operating budget. The state Legislature sent its spending plan to Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday.
Normal Heights Residents Rallying To Save Community Garden
- June 11
- By Andrew Bowen
The Vera House Community Garden was recently put on the market, but those who enjoy it as a gathering space are trying to find a way to keep it.
Roundtable: Big Events Make A Return To San Diego
- June 11
- By Bennett Lacy
Large events like the San Diego County Fair and the U.S. Open golf tournament come to San Diego as California ends its COVID-19 tier system, a federal judge in San Diego rules the state's assault weapons ban and a new public media podcast reveals how police departments police themselves.
California Governor, Lawmakers, To Get Pay Raise In December
- June 10
- By Associated Press
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other state elected officials are getting raises. The Sacramento Bee reports the California Citizens Compensation Commission has approved 4.2% pay hikes that will take effect in December.
Democrats Move To Cover Recall Costs, Speed Up Election Date
- June 10
- By Associated Press
Democratic leaders in the California Legislature say the state will cover the estimated $215 million cost to stage an expected recall election this year that could oust Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
California Appeals San Diego Judge's Ruling Overturning Assault Weapon Ban
- June 10
- By City News Service
In addition to appealing U.S. District Judge Roger T. Benitez's order that found the ban unconstitutional, California will ask the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to extend the current 30-day stay of the ban, which Benitez issued along with his ruling last Friday.
Supervisors OK Cannabis Review Policy, Changes For Existing Facilities
- June 9
- By City News Service
County supervisors Wednesday approved by a 4-1 vote an environmental review process for commercial cannabis operations in unincorporated areas, allowing for future expansion.
San Diego Tweaks 8-Year Housing Plan To Satisfy State Requirements
- June 9
- By Andrew Bowen
The minor amendments to San Diego's housing element won unanimous approval from the City Council, despite pushback from some housing advocates.
'Glimmers Of Hope' In The Effort To Stop Climate Change
- June 9
- By Jade Hindmon, Megan Burke
While most climate news is bleak, UC San Diego scientists point to niches like electric vehicles, batteries and the solar and wind industries that are seeding a decarbonization revolution.
California Regulators Reconsider Mask Standard For Workers
- June 9
- Don Thompson / Associated Press
A dozen major California business organizations have called on Gov. Gavin Newsom to change recently adopted workplace regulations requiring all workers to wear masks unless everyone in a room is vaccinated.
Has 'Cancel Culture' Gotten Away From Accountability?
- June 8
- By Jade Hindmon
San Diego Union-Tribune Columnist Chares Clark joined Midday Edition to talk about his recent column about "cancel culture."
San Diego City Council Gives Final Approval To SDG&E Franchise Agreements
- June 8
- By City News Service
The City Council gave its initial approval of the agreements in a 6-3 vote on May 25. The same members of the council who dissented then — Joe LaCava, Monica Montgomery Steppe and Vivian Moreno — voted no on Tuesday.
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