At 190 units, The Becker will be responsible for almost half the total affordable housing units planned for the 4,000-plus home community of Riverwalk San Diego.
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KPBS Midday EditionWith declining ridership and cutbacks in bus and trolley service due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Metropolitan Transit System's multi-billion-dollar plan to expand transit now hangs in the balance. -
California judicial leaders have adopted a statewide emergency order suspending evictions to help deal with the COVID-19 crisis that has crippled the court system. It was one of eleven temporary rules adopted by the Judicial Council during its second emergency meeting since the coronavirus pandemic started. -
The Metropolitan Transit System is cutting back its routes by about 25 percent to save money and create a reserve of drivers amid the pandemic.
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The Metropolitan Transit System this week eliminated cash fare payments on buses and has instructed able-bodied passengers to board via the rear doors in an effort to protect drivers from the spread of the coronavirus. -
The grassroots group said it had around 100 people participating in the rent strike, and had issued a letter to members to send to landlords. -
The coronavirus pandemic is leading to critical shortages for local hospitals of protective equipment for their workers and of blood for their patients. -
The Metropolitan Transit System officials said the system will keep its regular bus and trolley schedules at least through the end of March, but going forward they are preparing to implement temporary cuts to keep costs under control. -
Health clinics that care for Medi-Cal patients receive payment from the government-funded health insurance program, but the system does not cover telehealth appointments. -
San Diego City Council Members on Wednesday voted to keep alive a $900 million affordable housing bond proposed for the November ballot, as city leaders run out of other options for dealing with the city's homelessness crisis. -
San Diego City Council members voted 8-1 Tuesday to rezone four acres of county-owned land on Mt. Etna Drive for hundreds of new affordable apartments. Some residents opposed the plan over fears of increased traffic and taller buildings.
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