San Diego Homelessness Services Up 37% Since 2019, but System Still Short 3,100 Supportive Housing Units
A City Council update showed more people receiving services and longer durations of homelessness, even as unsheltered counts declined for the second straight year. Supportive housing units cost an average of $565,000 each to develop.
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Whitburn Reverses on Flock Cameras, Creating Anti-Surveillance Majority on City Council
The councilmember representing downtown San Diego now opposes the automated license plate readers he supported in June, potentially giving critics the votes to cancel the contract.
Port of San Diego to Vote on $1.39 Million Homeless Outreach Contract for Waterfront Tidelines
The five-year agreement with People Assisting the Homeless would station outreach workers along the Embarcadero and port tidelands starting November 1.
City Council Introduces Ordinance Giving City Attorney Power to Sue Employers Over Wage Theft
The proposal from Councilmembers von Wilpert and Elo-Rivera would add civil enforcement authority city law currently lacks; sick leave provisions would also align with state requirements.
San Diego Community College District Spent $71,000 on 68 Signs Telling ICE to Keep Out
Chancellor Gregory Smith concedes the new 'prior approval' policy may not deter federal agents, who must show a warrant only to enter nonpublic areas of a school.
Score Big by Riding the Trolley for Soccer’s Final Regular-Season Home Weekend
Extra Green Line Trolley service makes getting to Snapdragon Stadium easy and affordable Download photos and b-roll here San Diego – The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) reminds soccer fans to leave the parking hassles behind and ride the Trolley to the final regular-season home matches for both San Diego FC and San Diego…
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Chula Vista mayor touts 25% drop in street homelessness; total count rose as runoff nears
Regional figures show fewer people sleeping outside in Chula Vista but more in shelters, as McCann outraises Tamayo by about 30 to 1.
Supervisors weigh $20.4M Medi-Cal gap pilot, $5M sheriff biometric system and no-bid jail work
Most of the health pilot money would come from reserves, and the sheriff's new fingerprint platform could later handle facial images.
San Diego's low-water users would pay more under flat rate forced by lawsuit; council votes Tuesday
A single $11.09 rate would replace tiered pricing for homes Jan. 1, raising bills for small users while ratepayers' water fund covers a $40 million settlement.
San Diego inflation hits 4.7%, highest since 2023, as gasoline prices jump 29.5% in a year
Federal data show local prices rising a point faster than the nation, and a San Diego fill-up now costs $24 more than one in Phoenix.
LA County admits it can't verify voters' citizenship. Nearly 3 in 10 on the federal list have voted.
Sworn declarations show the county takes registrants at their word on citizenship and has no way to check. The same filings say about 28.8% of the flagged people it reviewed have voted before.
Feds charge 28 green-card holders with illegal voting in California, four from San Diego County
Prosecutors say each one swore they were a citizen to register — and the state approved them. California's own rules show why that was all it took.
CBP Seizes Nearly 1,600 Pounds of Meth Hidden in Tomatillos at Otay Mesa, Worth $2.5 Million
Federal officials say San Diego border drug seizures jumped more than 1,200% in fiscal 2026 as arrests for illegal crossings fell sharply.
Midway Rising $4.2 Billion Sports Arena Redevelopment Clears Council Committee Unanimously
The Land Use and Housing Committee advanced the project to the full City Council for a November vote. The plan includes 2,000 affordable homes, a 16,000-seat arena, and 14.5 acres of parks on 48.5 acres of public land.
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San Diego Superior Court Closed Wednesday, November 11, 2026
In observance of the Veterans Day statewide holiday, the San Diego Superior Court will close all courtrooms and business offices on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The public is urged to visit the Court’s website at sdcourt.ca.gov to handle traffic tickets or obtain court information
County Expands Small and Local Business Access Through New Contracting Procedures
The County is improving how it manages contracts to reduce costs and expand opportunities for local businesses. More
New Interim Leadership Announced for Behavioral Health Services and Office of Homeless Solutions
The County has named Dijana Beck as interim director for Behavioral Health Services (BHS) and Brigit Cooper as interim director of Homeless Solutions (OHS). More
CaliBaja Summit Renews Binational MOU and Sets 2027 Priorities
The Chamber, in partnership with regional stakeholders including UC San Diego, Institute of the Americas, and Tijuana EDC, brought forward the second edition of the CaliBaja Business Summit, a binational […]
From Water to Trade: Takeaways from the 20th Mexico City Delegation
A delegation of more than 100 business and community leaders from San Diego and Baja California –including Mayor Todd Gloria, Baja’s Secretary of Economy and Innovation Kurt Honold, Ambassador Alicia […]
Vote Centers to Open for November General Election
Starting Saturday, Oct. 24, 41 vote centers across San Diego County will open for early voting, giving voters more days, more locations and more flexible options to cast their ballot securely and conveniently. More
San Diego County: Early Voting Options for November General Election
The Registrar of Voters has sent 1.8 million reminder postcards to voters who had not cast a ballot as of Oct. 16 to encourage participation in the Nov. 3 election. Voters have several ways to cast their ballot before Election Day. More
Nothing Bundt Cakes Opens in Clairemont, Where the Owners’ Story Began
A new Balboa Avenue bakery brings Abi and Mike Stout back to the neighborhood where they built their first business and got engaged. Nothing Bundt Cakes opened its San Diego-Clairemont […]
Public Notice - FY 2026-2027 San Diego Superior Court Proposed Baseline Budget - Schedule 1
File 10-19-2026_public_notice_fy_2026-27_san_diego_superior_court_proposed_baseline_budget_-_schedule_1.pdf Description October 19, 2026 Announcement
Public Notice - Changes to Civil Motion Hearing Reservation and Filing Procedures
File 10-28-2026_public_notice_re_changes_to_civil_motion_hearing_reservation_and_filing_procedures_w-go_102626-38.pdf Description October 28, 2026 Announcement
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Probation Conducts Multi Agency Operation Targeting High-Risk Offenders, Strengthens Community Safety
San Diego County Probation led a coordinated, multi‑agency sweep focused on high‑risk individuals on Post Release Community Supervision and those on formal probation for domestic violence offenses. Teams made unannounced visits to around 30 people to verify compliance, support rehabilitation and strengthen community safety. More
County Expands Small and Local Business Access Through New Contracting Procedures
The County is improving how it manages contracts to reduce costs and expand opportunities for local businesses. More
County Outlines FY 2027–28 Housing and Community Development Priorities
The County’s Housing and Community Development Services (HCDS) presented its annual plan strategy to the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, following extensive community engagement. More
County of San Diego Announces Next Phase of Safety Net Bridge Program
The County of San Diego Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved the next phase of the Safety Net Bridge Program, a first-of-its-kind effort designed to support residents affected by federal nutrition and healthcare changes. More
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San Diego Superior Court Closed Wednesday, November 11, 2026
In observance of the Veterans Day statewide holiday, the San Diego Superior Court will close all courtrooms and business offices on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The public is urged to visit the Court’s website at sdcourt.ca.gov to handle traffic tickets or obtain court information
Public Notice - Changes to Civil Motion Hearing Reservation and Filing Procedures
File 10-28-2026_public_notice_re_changes_to_civil_motion_hearing_reservation_and_filing_procedures_w-go_102626-38.pdf Description October 28, 2026 Announcement
General Order 050526-38 In re Civil Motion Hearing Reservation and Filing Procedures
File general_order_102626-38.pdf Description October 26, 2026 Announcement