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Gaslamp Quarter violent crime down one-third as police crackdown yields 168 arrests in first two months
Operation Last Call, launched Aug. 28, has resulted in 168 arrests, 179 citations and four firearms recovered, as SDPD saturates the downtown nightlife district with extra officers on weekend nights.
HVAC unit piece drops from helicopter onto Pacific Highway near Little Italy; no injuries
A crane helicopter transporting air conditioning equipment to the roof of the Bayside building lost part of its load Sunday, sending debris crashing onto the street and narrowly missing a parked car.
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.
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.
Inmate, 62, Dies at San Diego Central Jail After Medical Distress; Homicide Unit Investigating
The man had been in custody since November 2025 on assault and criminal threat charges; he is the seventh in-custody death reported in county jails this year.
City Auditor: 110 Audit Recommendations Past Due, Including Brush Management and Code Enforcement
The semi-annual follow-up report shows more than half of outstanding audit recommendations remain unimplemented past their deadlines.
San Diego City Council Delays Water Rate Restructuring Vote After Three Members Absent
The proposal to replace tiered water rates with a single unitary rate drew 3,644 written protests; the matter was continued to October 27.
County Probation Officers Honored for Saving Man from Opioid Overdose Near Downtown Hall of Justice
Deputy Probation Officers Amanda Allsberry and Lino Rojas and Probation Aide Stephanie Roach received a Hero Award from the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce for their July 6 lifesaving response on West C Street.
California Charter School Files Bankruptcy After $180M Audit Scandal, $1.96M San Diego Event Flagged
Highlands Community and Technical Schools spent nearly $2 million on a San Diego hotel event, $80,000 on a Maui conference, and maintained a 2.8% graduation rate while receiving K-12 funding it was not eligible for.
Padres Season Ends with 3-1 Game 4 Loss to Brewers; Mitchell's Wall Catch Seals NLDS Exit
Fernando Tatis Jr. homered for the Padres' only run and Garrett Mitchell robbed Manny Machado of a game-tying blast in the eighth as Milwaukee eliminated San Diego before a sold-out Petco Park crowd.
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.
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.
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.
Downtown Jack in the Box Drenches Passersby with Sprinklers in Anti-Loitering Campaign; Corporate Says Audio 'Not Approved'
Customers, homeless residents, and even a reporter were soaked without warning by water jets and a recorded message telling people to 'buy something or bounce' outside the C Street restaurant.
City Council Reviews Affordable Housing Fund Report; Downtown's Jacaranda on 9th Among FY2026 Completions
The annual report shows 31,815 homeless households assisted and 10,028 units created since the fund's inception, with five new developments finishing construction last fiscal year including 87 units in Cortez Hill.
Padres Return to Petco Park Down 0-2, Face Elimination in NLDS Game 3 Against Brewers
After sweeping the Cubs in the Wild Card round, San Diego dropped both games in Milwaukee on walk-offs; Game 3 at Petco Park is Tuesday night with the season on the line.
Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder in 2025 Gaslamp Quarter Shooting
Brian Tyner, 38, faces 25 years to life for fatally shooting 46-year-old Antwan Bluthenthal, a Navy veteran and father, during a confrontation inside a Fifth Avenue commercial building.
Irwin Jacobs Pledges $50 Million to Father Joe's Villages for 18-Story Homeless Campus in East Village
The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Family Campus, estimated at $350 million total, will bring more than 500 affordable units to the corner of Imperial Avenue and 15th Street, including 150 apartments for seniors.
$3 Million Security Fence Construction Begins at SDPD Downtown Headquarters
The project, planned since 2018, adds 8-to-10-foot fencing around the Broadway headquarters after years of vandalism, trespassing, and a recent employee assault in the parking lot.
SDPD Homicide Investigates Suspicious Death of Woman in East Village Apartment
A 63-year-old woman was found deceased in her 17th Street apartment Monday afternoon; detectives are working with the Medical Examiner to determine cause of death.
Padres to Host Cubs in NL Wild Card Series at Petco Park, MTS Ramps Up Trolley Service
Best-of-three postseason series begins Tuesday with 7 p.m. games Sept. 29-30 at Petco Park; MTS adding extra Green Line service between Stadium and Gaslamp Quarter stations to handle sold-out crowds.
City Threatens to Terminate Gaslamp Quarter Association Contract Over Illegal Comic-Con Sign
Chief Housing Officer Casey Smith alleges the nonprofit may have accepted $10,000 for an unpermitted Avengers ad that racked up $160,000 in fines; GQA's executive director disputes the allegations.
City Council Advances 250-Unit Affordable Housing Project at 107 Ash Street
Council approved lease amendments extending the ground lease to 65 years as the development team works to finalize financing for the long-vacant downtown building.
SDPD Launches 'Operation Overdue' at Central Library, Expanding Downtown Safety Crackdown
Building on Operation Last Call's results in the Gaslamp, Chief Scott Wahl vows a 'zero tolerance approach' after stabbings and a July murder near the Central Library.
Port Renames Barrio Logan Waterfront Park 'Chicano Park on the Bay'
Board of Port Commissioners voted Wednesday to drop Cesar Chavez's name from the park months after a New York Times investigation reported abuse allegations against the late labor leader.
107 Ash (Formerly 101 Ash) - Affordable Housing
On Sept. 15, 2026, during its 2 p.m. session, the San Diego City Council will consider a proposed First Amendment to the Ground Lease Disposition Agreement with 101 Ash Venture LP, a California Limited Partnership, for the long-term lease and redevelopment of the City-owned property located at 107 Ash Street (formerly 101 Ash Street) into…
From Tammany Hall to LA City Hall: How Democrats Legalized Election Fraud
The century-old Democratic tradition of ‘delivering the vote’ has delivered an oligarchy in California
Measure C Clarifying Ordinance
The Chamber has long advocated for the timely implementation of Measure C, a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) increase designed to fund the modernization and expansion of the San Diego Convention Center, while […]
San Francisco’s Lurie Deficit: A Fiscal Crisis City Hall Refuses to Address
San Francisco boasts one of the highest employee-to-resident ratios in the nation – roughly 1:24
San Diego’s New Agreement with Caltrans
In July 2025, the City of San Diego and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) launched a one-year, first-of-its-kind pilot agreement to address homelessness along state-owned freeways near downtown. This […]
Business & Civic Leaders Launch Downtown Safety Plan
On September 23rd, a coalition of Downtown residents and businesses announced an action plan to reduce crime, improve public safety, and enhance cleanliness in San Diego’s urban core. The Downtown San Diego […]
Couples Say ‘I Boo’ During County’s Annual Halloweddings
Dozens of couples looking for a memorable way to celebrate Halloween exchanged vows during San Diego County's annual Halloweddings event Friday at the County Administration Center in downtown San Diego. More
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…
Get Out of the Way San Francisco, ICE Has Work To Do
ICE derives its arrest power from the federal supremacy law, not from a permission slip issued at City Hall
Planned Track Closures - Orange Line Improvement Project
There will be no Trolley service on the Orange Line between Lemon Grove Depot and Courthouse on Oct 17-Oct 18. Use UC San Diego Blue Line for service in downtown San Diego. Get details on our Planned Closures page. Image Link /inside-mts/current-projects/track-maintenance-ongoing
County Marks Overdose Awareness Day with Hundreds of Purple Flags
Hundreds of purple flags lined the lawn at Waterfront Park today to mark the 25th International Overdose Awareness Day. The 840 flags each represent a San Diego County resident who died from an overdose in 2025 and serve as a reminder that more work is needed to save more lives. More
Summer Movies in the Park in Full Swing
Summer Movies in the Parks will feature showings in two County parks, in Ramona and Potrero, this weekend and will host a special sing-along showing of Sony Pictures wildly acclaimed “KPop Demon Hunters” on Saturday, June 20 at the County’s Waterfront Park downtown. More
Unions & California State Workers Fighting Return to In-Office Work 4 Days Per Week
This would be a good time for state government to consider moving certain state agencies out of downtown
New Orleans Delivers Another Triumphant French Quarter Fest
Other cities, whether dealing with their own unique challenges or simply looking to revitalize downtown areas, would do well to study this model closely
From The Hills To City Hall? The Rise of Spencer Pratt
Just weeks ago, the political class dismissed Pratt as a reality-TV punchline; at last night’s mayoral debate, he delivered a powerful reality check
County Employees Start Donating to 42nd Annual Blood Drive
Hundreds of employees will take part in the lifesaving 42nd annual County Blood Drive this April. The month-long event kicked off Wednesday outside the downtown County Administration Center in front of the San Diego Blood Bank’s mobile donation center. More
Phoenix Officials Move to Strip César Chávez Name From Holiday, Public Sites Following NYT Report
The requested changes would apply to city buildings, streets, and other facilities, including César Chávez Plaza near Phoenix City Hall
Gaslamp Padres Specials 2026
Probation Youth and Officers Complete MLK 5K
Two young men from the Probation Youth Transition Campus ran along the Embarcadero as part of the Martin Luther King Jr. 5K Fun Run, with nearly 700 runners and four Probation officers. More
New Affordable Housing has Local Seniors Home for the Holidays
Years of planning and overcoming challenges paid off beautifully today at the grand opening celebration of Kettner Crossing, a 64-unit a senior affordable housing development in Little Italy. More
Gaslamp Quarter Holiday Bucket List
Waterfront Park Celebrates 11th Annual Pumpkin Patch Party
Children had a chance to dress up and celebrate Halloween early at the Waterfront Park's 11th Annual Pumpkin Patch party on Sunday. More
The Great ShakeOut at Waterfront Park
There was a whole lot of shaking going on Thursday at San Diego County’s Waterfront Park for Great ShakeOut day. State emergency officials brought their earthquake simulator to the park to teach about quake preparedness and let people actually feel what a 7.0 magnitude earthquake would be like. More
Tuberculosis Exposure Reported at Innovation High School in Chula Vista
The County’s Tuberculosis Prevention and Care Program, in collaboration with Innovation High School at 310 Broadway, Chula Vista CA 91910, are working to notify students and staff who were potentially exposed to tuberculosis (TB) at Innovation High School from June 1, 2025 to Sept. 4, 2025. More
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Summer Movies in the Park Season Kicks Off Saturday at Waterfront Park
The County’s annual “Summer Movies in the Park” season kicks off this Saturday, May 24, at the Waterfront Park with a sunset showing of Disney’s “Moana 2,” and fun activities starting at 6 p.m. More
SEIU 721’s Strike Impacts County Services While Union Pushes for Bigger Payouts
May 1, 2025 – Yesterday evening, SEIU 721 (a union representing government employees throughout Southern California) wrapped up their two-day strike consisting of more than 55,000 workers. Picketing, protests in Downtown LA,…
Pinwheels for Child Abuse Prevention
A garden of pinwheels was created today on the lawn of the County Waterfront Park as a tribute to children impacted by abuse and neglect. More
Probation Youth Showcase Artistic Creativity
Several students from the Youth Transition Campus (YTC) were invited to show their art at the Downtown Central Library in San Diego this month, and they were there to discuss their inspiration for their pieces at a special private reception. More
Kindred Apartments Groundbreaking in Downtown San Diego
Kindred, a 126-unit affordable housing community on County surplus property, broke ground today at the site of the former County Family Court building in the Cortez Hill neighborhood. More
Earth Day Reclaimed: Challenging the Top 10 Myths that Hijacked Environmentalism
The first Earth Day in 1970 was organized in response to growing public concern for the environment. Many of the calls to action were justified: polluted rivers were catching fire, and smog…
VIDEO: Vista Celebrates New Affordable Housing for Seniors
A new affordable housing community in North County celebrated its grand opening today. Santa Fe Senior Village is a 54-apartment building located on North Santa Fe Drive in Downtown Vista. More
Live Well Advance Celebrates the Power of Partnerships
Focusing on the power of partnerships and youth mental health, the ninth-annual Live Well Advance Conference & School Summit drew nearly 2,000 people on Nov. 21 to an all-day event at the San Diego Convention Center. More