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KPBS Midday EditionA patchwork of local eviction moratoriums could end in the weeks ahead and possibly lead to a rent crisis brought on by the COVID-19 economic collapse, major economic interests urge action on climate change, and a new podcast series takes a look at the experiences of Generation Z. -
A law firm connected to former San Diego City Attorney Mike Aguirre filed a lawsuit Thursday against the city of San Diego for allegedly violating the state's open meeting laws on San Diego Gas & Electric franchise bid. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe amendment will allow the city and its residents to increase housing supply in space already zoned for residential use, said Councilman Scott Sherman. -
KPBS Midday EditionCommunity advocates say this potentially lucrative agreement could be a significant source of revenue for the city, but are concerned that city leaders may be giving away too much. And the incumbent utility, SDG&E wants to pay even less. -
The city has an eviction moratorium in place until Sept. 30, prohibiting landlords from evicting renters and small businesses that are unable to cover their rent or lease payments due to the pandemic. The moratorium does not forgive all rent, but gives tenants additional time to pay it. -
KPBS Midday EditionA decade of city budget data show the San Diego Police Department has repeatedly failed to abide by the overtime budgets approved by the City Council. Now the council is trying to crack down. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe San Diego City Council voted Tuesday to place a proposal on the November ballot that if approved would repeal the 30-foot height limit for buildings in the Midway District. -
The current deal that allows San Diego Gas & Electric to operate its gas and utility infrastructure on public land has been in place for 50 years. Outside consultants tell the city a better deal is possible. -
In two separate motions, the Public Safety and Livable Neighborhoods Committee approved a proposed ordinance establishing rules for the city's acquisition and use of surveillance equipment and technology and to establish a Privacy Advisory Commission. -
The San Diego City Council approved a bond measure that would raise nearly a billion dollars for new affordable housing projects if passed by a two-thirds majority of city voters.
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