The entrance to San Diego City Hall. Photo by Chris Stone The San Diego City Council Monday unanimously approved a ballot measure which, if approved, would increase sales tax in the city…
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SD City Council President Withholds Proposed Stormwater Funding Measure
The San Diego River by Fashion Valley shopping center. One of the areas impacted by the floods in January. Photo by Chris Stone San Diego City Council President Sean Elo-Rivera announced today…
San Diego City Council Approves Resolution Supporting Sharp HealthCare Workers
Attendees at Monday’s health care workers’ rally for better conditions. Photo via @seiu_uhw X The San Diego City Council Tuesday voted 7-0 for a resolution supporting Sharp HealthCare workers’ rights under the…
Council Passes Act to Ensure City-Contracted Gun Dealers Follow State, Federal Laws
Glock semi-automatic pistols are displayed for sale at a gun store in Oceanside. REUTERS/Bing Guan/File Photo The San Diego City Council Tuesday unanimously passed the Ira Sharp Firearm Dealer Accountability Act, which…
City Council Unanimously Approves Plan to Transform De Anza Cove, Expand Mission Bay Wetlands
Mission Bay Park offers boaters boat docks, launching facilities, sailboat and motor rentals. Photo by Chris Stone The De Anza Natural amendment to the Mission Bay Park Master Plan that expands wetlands while relocating camping areas and adding public…
City Council Committee Supports State Law to Stop Distribution of Hate Flyers
Raul Campillo speaks at the press conference announcing his plans for a new ordinance addressing hate crime littering. Photo by Chris Jennewein The San Diego County Council’s Public Safety Committee voted 3-0…
$1.9 Billion Disneyland Expansion Clears Major Hurdle at Anaheim City Council
Sleeping Beauty Castle is pictured at dusk at Disneyland Park in Anaheim. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni Plans to expand the Disneyland Resort cleared a major hurdle Wednesday, as local officials endorsed a new blueprint governing…
San Diego City Council Approves Grant-Funded Plan for Encampment Outreach
A homeless encampment on the San Diego River. Courtesy of the city The city of San Diego will conduct additional cleanup and outreach to homeless people living in encampments along the San…
Chula Vista City Attorney, Council Seats 3 & 4 on Ballot in Compelling South Bay Races
Bart Miesfeld (left) and Marco Verdugo are vying to be the next Chula Vista city attorney. Campaign photos The South Bay’s largest city has some headline-grabbing races on Tuesday’s ballot, including a…
Q&A With GOP’s Ellis T. Jones, D3 San Diego City Council Candidate, Ex-Felon
Council candidate Ellis T. Jones III credits young Republicans such as Zack Gianino and Cynthia Kaui for advice on running. Photo by Richard Rojas It’s the political equivalent of turning lemons into…