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Southcrest residents once again stepped up to prevent flooding in their neighborhood while the city fails to deliver on infrastructure repairs.
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New Year, New Flood Scare in Southcrest
Intense rain turned Chollas creek into a river near the Shelltown neighborhood. But this time, neighbors were ready.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Southcrest residents once again stepped up to prevent flooding in their neighborhood while the city fails to deliver on infrastructure repairs.
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This year, our South County reporter learned that from border issues to housing, conventional wisdom seldom applies to the area's politics.
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South County Politics Are…Complicated
The more you learn about the region’s tribal feuds, diverse communities and uncategorizable people, the more you realize how wrong conventional wisdom really is.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:00 AM
This year, our South County reporter learned that from border issues to housing, conventional wisdom seldom applies to the area's politics.
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A year-long campaign to “right-size” San Diego’s budget has fallen short.
Here’s how it all went down ⬇️
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Here’s how it all went down ⬇️
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Mayor Todd Gloria Set Out to Fix the City’s Deficit This Year. He Didn’t.
On Jan. 15, Mayor Todd Gloria had a message for the city: This is the year of austerity. He was determined to “right-size” the ship and finally tackle the city’s […]
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January 5, 2026 at 10:27 PM
A year-long campaign to “right-size” San Diego’s budget has fallen short.
Here’s how it all went down ⬇️
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Here’s how it all went down ⬇️
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In 2025, San Diego County’s school enrollment crisis came into clear focus.
Now it’s up to schools to figure out how to respond.
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Now it’s up to schools to figure out how to respond.
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San Diego County Schools Must Prepare for Fewer Kids
Enrollment decline, fueled by high costs and shrinking birth rates, shows no sign of stopping. Schools need to figure out how to respond.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
In 2025, San Diego County’s school enrollment crisis came into clear focus.
Now it’s up to schools to figure out how to respond.
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Now it’s up to schools to figure out how to respond.
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A lot's happened this year in federal politics, much of which has trickled down into the everyday lives of San Diegans.
Here’s a month-by-month sampling of the biggest changes that came down from D.C.
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Here’s a month-by-month sampling of the biggest changes that came down from D.C.
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DC Explained: An Eventful Year for San Diego’s Relationship with Washington
Alan Berube is senior vice president at the Policy & Innovation Center (PIC), a think tank and social impact incubator headquartered in San Diego. In this new monthly column, DC Explained, Berube […]
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December 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
A lot's happened this year in federal politics, much of which has trickled down into the everyday lives of San Diegans.
Here’s a month-by-month sampling of the biggest changes that came down from D.C.
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Here’s a month-by-month sampling of the biggest changes that came down from D.C.
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City of San Diego staff who made unapproved contract increases totaling $6.7 million at the request of upper management will not be disciplined by the City Council.
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City Managers Intended to Ask for ‘Retroactive Approval’ of Millions in Contract Spending
City officials say they did not discipline staff who adjusted a contract by $6.7 million without Council approval. They said staff made those changes on orders from upper management who intended to…
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December 23, 2025 at 7:02 PM
City of San Diego staff who made unapproved contract increases totaling $6.7 million at the request of upper management will not be disciplined by the City Council.
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San Diego Unified’s trustees were split on whether to move forward with a slate of major housing projects earlier this month.
What happens now that the plans have been punted?
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What happens now that the plans have been punted?
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Why a San Diego Unified Trustee Says He Punted Ambitious Housing Projects
San Diego Unified Trustee Richard Barrera thinks the approval process for the district’s affordable workforce housing projects was happening too quickly. He also wants to see developers rethink their…
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December 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
San Diego Unified’s trustees were split on whether to move forward with a slate of major housing projects earlier this month.
What happens now that the plans have been punted?
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What happens now that the plans have been punted?
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Many artists call San Diego home despite the region’s limited creative industry and high cost of living.
How do they pull it off?
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How do they pull it off?
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Meet Three Local Artists Trying to Make It in San Diego
San Diego’s art scene offers few opportunities for local artists to sell their pieces. Here’s how they make it work.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Many artists call San Diego home despite the region’s limited creative industry and high cost of living.
How do they pull it off?
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How do they pull it off?
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San Diego failed to secure a deal to sell off excess water during last week’s Colorado River negotiations, but there are still plans in the pipeline.
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No Buyers for San Diego Water ... Yet
The San Diego County Water Authority is working with the federal government on a process that would allow San Diego to sell water across state lines.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:23 AM
San Diego failed to secure a deal to sell off excess water during last week’s Colorado River negotiations, but there are still plans in the pipeline.
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Join us for a look back at the top North County stories of 2025 🗒️
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North County Report: Your 2025 North County Wrapped
The countdown to 2026 has begun, and I’ve got a feeling next year is going to be a big one. But before that, let’s take a moment to look back […]
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December 19, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Join us for a look back at the top North County stories of 2025 🗒️
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The states that rely on Colorado River water are no closer to an agreement, but the federal government isn't eager to step in.
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Feds Refuse to Be Bad Guy on Colorado River
The Trump Administration gave states a Nov. 11 deadline to come to an agreement. They've blown through that and an agreement still isn't in sight.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:07 AM
The states that rely on Colorado River water are no closer to an agreement, but the federal government isn't eager to step in.
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Mexicali farmers and the city of Tijuana are at war over a limited supply of water from the Colorado River.
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Mexicali Farmers Threaten to Use Their Colorado River Water, Putting Tijuana’s Supply in Jeopardy
Cities in northern Baja California depend on Mexicali farmers’ rights to use Colorado River water. The Mexican government just wrested control of that water, sparking protests and blockades by…
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December 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Mexicali farmers and the city of Tijuana are at war over a limited supply of water from the Colorado River.
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A 2024 ballot measure changed how counties across California can use certain mental health funds.
Nearly two years later, preventative services across San Diego are taking a big hit.
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Nearly two years later, preventative services across San Diego are taking a big hit.
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Proposition 1 Reforms Force County to Cancel Behavioral Health Contracts
The county is ending some behavioral health contracts as it implements policy and funding changes tied to a 2024 state ballot measure.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM
A 2024 ballot measure changed how counties across California can use certain mental health funds.
Nearly two years later, preventative services across San Diego are taking a big hit.
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Nearly two years later, preventative services across San Diego are taking a big hit.
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Negotiations over how to divvy up the Colorado River’s limited water supply are supposed to be wrapped up by Thursday.
It’s not looking promising.
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It’s not looking promising.
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Dispatch from Sin City: Colorado River Negotiations Are Stuck in the Mud
Reporter MacKenzie Elmer is covering talks in Las Vegas among users of the drought-stricken Colorado River. They aren’t going well.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Negotiations over how to divvy up the Colorado River’s limited water supply are supposed to be wrapped up by Thursday.
It’s not looking promising.
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It’s not looking promising.
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Mexicali farmers will spill their Colorado River water — depriving coastal cities like Tijuana of drinking water — if @Claudiashein doesn’t cut a deal to compensate them for blocking their ability to sell it. voiceofsandiego.org/2025/12/16/m... #CRWUA2025 @voiceofsandiego.org
Mexicali Farmers Threaten to Use Their Colorado River Water, Putting Tijuana’s Supply in Jeopardy
Cities in northern Baja California depend on Mexicali farmers’ rights to use Colorado River water. The Mexican government just wrested control of that water, sparking protests and blockades by farmers...
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December 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Mexicali farmers will spill their Colorado River water — depriving coastal cities like Tijuana of drinking water — if @Claudiashein doesn’t cut a deal to compensate them for blocking their ability to sell it. voiceofsandiego.org/2025/12/16/m... #CRWUA2025 @voiceofsandiego.org
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I’m in Las Vegas covering negotiations  among users of the drought-stricken Colorado River. They aren’t going well…again. It’s almost like they want Trump to step in.  voiceofsandiego.org/2025/12/16/d... @voiceofsandiego.org
Dispatch from Sin City: Colorado River Negotiations Are Stuck in the Mud
Reporter MacKenzie Elmer is covering talks in Las Vegas among users of the drought-stricken Colorado River. They aren’t going well.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I’m in Las Vegas covering negotiations  among users of the drought-stricken Colorado River. They aren’t going well…again. It’s almost like they want Trump to step in.  voiceofsandiego.org/2025/12/16/d... @voiceofsandiego.org
A new binational agreement is paving the way for Mexican college students to cross the border into San Diego faster.
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Border Report: Student Fast Pass Coming to San Ysidro and Otay Mesa Ports of Entry
Customs and Border Protection announced the pilot program at a signing ceremony for the creation for the CaliBaja Higher Education Consortium.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:00 AM
A new binational agreement is paving the way for Mexican college students to cross the border into San Diego faster.
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Member Exclusive: In this week’s Politics Report, @scottmlewis.bsky.social dives into the world of sales tax proposals, mystery texts, the Richard Bailey rumor mill and more.
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December 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Member Exclusive: In this week’s Politics Report, @scottmlewis.bsky.social dives into the world of sales tax proposals, mystery texts, the Richard Bailey rumor mill and more.
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San Diego just settled a $30 million lawsuit for a police killing.
The statewide reform that allowed this case to move forward was authored by a local lawmaker.
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The statewide reform that allowed this case to move forward was authored by a local lawmaker.
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Sacramento Report: Lethal Force Reform Cost San Diego
The city of San Diego settled a $30 million lawsuit for a police shooting. The lawsuit alleged police violated a key reform law authored by a San Diego lawmaker.
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December 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
San Diego just settled a $30 million lawsuit for a police killing.
The statewide reform that allowed this case to move forward was authored by a local lawmaker.
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The statewide reform that allowed this case to move forward was authored by a local lawmaker.
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Signature gathering for a proposed countywide sales-tax measure is slated to begin next month.
Here’s what it would pay for ⬇️
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Here’s what it would pay for ⬇️
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Let the Signature Gathering Begin: Coalition Pitches Sales Tax for Border Sewage, Child Care
A coalition submitted a proposed countywide sales-tax measure for the November 2026 ballot. Proponents seek 140,000 signatures.
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December 16, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Signature gathering for a proposed countywide sales-tax measure is slated to begin next month.
Here’s what it would pay for ⬇️
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Here’s what it would pay for ⬇️
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ICYMI: Here’s the latest chisme on South Bay’s toxic gas problem, San Diego Unified’s housing aspirations and a slew of local beefs.
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Cup of Chisme: How Much Toxic Gas Is Too Much?
From toxic gas exposure to one school district's journey to build homes for teachers. Here's what you need to know to start your week.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:07 AM
ICYMI: Here’s the latest chisme on South Bay’s toxic gas problem, San Diego Unified’s housing aspirations and a slew of local beefs.
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The number of people becoming homeless in San Diego is inching closer to the number of people exiting it, local data shows.
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San Diego’s Homelessness Math Problem Narrows
The Regional Task Force on Homelessness reported a 13 percent year-over-year drop in people falling into homelessness and a 17 percent uptick in people moving into homes.
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December 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The number of people becoming homeless in San Diego is inching closer to the number of people exiting it, local data shows.
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Under a new plan, National City residents will actually be able to enjoy their city’s waterfront.
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South County Report: Big Changes Coming (Finally) to National City Waterfront
For generations, National City residents have dreamed of having what other waterfront cities have: Actual access to the water. This week, that dream took a huge step toward coming true. […]
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December 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Under a new plan, National City residents will actually be able to enjoy their city’s waterfront.
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San Diego Unified punted consideration of a set of proposals to develop affordable workforce housing on district-owned land.
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San Diego Unified Postpones Vote on Affordable Housing
The board voted to postpone the approval of housing proposals at four of the five district-owned sites up for consideration.
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December 12, 2025 at 11:11 PM
San Diego Unified punted consideration of a set of proposals to develop affordable workforce housing on district-owned land.
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San Diego County will dip into unspent behavioral health and rainy-day funds to cover millions in employee bonuses.
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County Reserve Funds to Cover Employee Bonuses
San Diego County supervisors voted 3-2 Tuesday to dip into rainy-day funds to cover millions of dollars in bonuses for county employees.
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December 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
San Diego County will dip into unspent behavioral health and rainy-day funds to cover millions in employee bonuses.
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