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View of townhomes in El Cajon on June 3, 2025.
Ariana Drehsler
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Voice of San Diego
Economy
El Cajon lags behind rest of cities in home building per capita
Will Huntsberry
In the last few years, El Cajon has permitted less than 10 new homes per thousand residents — fewer than any other city in San Diego County.
A Contra Costa County tenant holds her 2023 eviction notice. California lawmakers recently sided with landlords in killing legislation that would have given renters two full weeks to pay their past due rent before property owners could begin the eviction process.
Manuel Orbegozo
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CalMatters
Quality of Life
California lawmakers side with landlords to kill renter eviction relief
Ryan Sabalow
A digital collage illustrates the rising cost of trash collection. On the left, a large, upward-pointing red arrow signifies increasing prices. Overlaid on a distressed background of what appears to be a black-and-white photograph of people working, a black downward-pointing lightning bolt arrow represents a decline or negative impact. To the right, a black trash can is depicted with several U.S. coins (pennies, dimes, quarters) and dollar bills scattered in front of it. A red dollar sign symbol is circled in the upper right corner, further emphasizing the financial theme.
Illustration by Charis Johnston
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Source images: City of Coronado, inewsource
Environment
Coronado trash fees are rising. Here’s why
Charis Johnston and San Diego Documenters
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Workers picketing in front of UCSD Jacobs Medical Center to protest the layoff of 230 workers, July 3, 2025.
  1. UCSD nurses decry layoffs, saying patient care will be affected
  2. Avenue of Flags at Miramar National Cemetery needs help
  3. San Diego's iconic Giant Dipper roller coaster turns 100
  4. The softness and 'grandma hobbies' of San Diego textile artist Denja Harris
  5. Love rules the summer under the stars at The Globe
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    Key county decisions hinge on South Bay election
    The tie-breaking vote on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors is up for grabs by the winner of the District 1 race. And, hear from an Afghan man in San Diego who says his father, who worked with the U.S. during the war, has been left behind in Afghanistan. Then, how California’s new environmental regulatory rollback will affect housing construction. Also, a San Diego political scientist says he has a roadmap for how you can affect change. Finally, carpool lanes on Interstate 805 in the South Bay will let you ride solo — for a price.
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