Wednesday, October 7, 2026
City Audit: Unsafe Camping Ordinance Reduced Downtown Encampments but Unsheltered Population Unchanged Citywide
The performance audit, presented to the Audit Committee on Tuesday, found a substantial drop in downtown encampments after the 2023 ordinance but concluded the overall unsheltered population did not decrease.
County Board Unanimously Approves Regional e-Bike Injury Warning System
The system will collect real-time data from hospitals, EMS, and law enforcement to identify danger zones as pediatric e-bike trauma cases surge from three in 2021 to 262 in 2025.
Amy Reichert Says She Found Ripped-Open Ballots Dumped in Downtown San Diego Lot
In a video posted on X, Reichert says ballots and other stolen mail were discarded in an abandoned downtown lot — days after the county began mailing ballots for the Nov. 3 election.
City Council Ratifies El Niño Emergency Declaration, Delays Water Rate Vote to Oct. 27 as Three Members Absent
The 6-0 emergency vote unlocks state and federal assistance tools ahead of a potentially historic storm season; the public hearing on unitary water rates was continued after Council President Joe LaCava determined the votes were not secured.
Padres Stave Off Elimination, Beat Brewers 4-3 in NLDS Game 3 Behind Cronenworth Homer and King's Two-Inning Save
San Diego forces Game 4 Wednesday night at Petco Park after three straight one-run playoff games; Michael King pitched the final two innings on one day of rest after starting Game 2.
