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A developer has been selected to turn San Diego's 101 Ash Street, into housing and retail space. The sentencing of Jesse Alvarez, the man convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend's fiancée, was delayed for a sixth time. Members of San Diego's military community are calling on lawmakers to help Afghans who helped the US during the war after their plans to resettle in America were disrupted by a President Trump executive order.   What You Need To Know To Start Your Wednesday. 

https://buycoffee.to/obliczezbrodni Pobratymca - Tajemnicze zaginięcie 24-letniej Polki Świeżo upieczona Pani Magister szykuje się do ponownego wyjazdu za granicę. Kontaktuje się z krajanką, w celu najmu kwatery, lecz Polka informuje ją o braku dostępnych pokoi. Magda postanawia znaleźć nowe lokum. Wertuje internetowe ogłoszenia, wysyłając wiadomości do kilku właścicieli domów w Burton Upon Trent . Nie uzyskuje odpowiedzi. Kilka dni przed wylotem, dowiaduje się, że będzie mogła ponownie zamieszkać przy Ash Street, gdyż większość wynajmujących wyjechała z miasta na wczasy. W domu przebywają jedynie dwie osoby, Ola, którą Magda zna z wcześniejszych pobytów w Anglii oraz nieznajomy mężczyzna o imieniu Tomek, który przyjechał na Wyspy z Zabrza w celach zarobkowych… Podcast Kryminalny Oblicze Zbrodni Kontakt: obliczezbrodni@gmail.com Strona: http://obliczezbrodni.pl/ #polskiezbrodnie #podcastkryminalny #truecrime #obliczezbrodni #historiekryminalne #truecrime #polskiepodcasty #podkastkryminalny #kryminalne #sylwiaciapcinska #ciapcinska #tomaszsobczak

December 13, 2024 The election just ended. The election just started. We often accuse politicians of being short sighted but one thing they definitely plan far in advance is their next political move. We may have heard the first shots in the 2028 mayoral race. The city has a new president of the City Council and the region has a new Republican leader, same as the old one. And the county passed a rule about what the sheriff can and cannot do with immigration enforcement officers and the sheriff said thank you but I run my own show. We get into the meat and potatoes of it all. Show Notes San Diego's Pension Scandal: Wikipedia San Diego pension scandal VOSD Mayor Announces New Pension Board Nominees; Whistleblower’s Name Absentby Andrew DonohueFebruary 28, 2005 La Jolla Secession: VOSD Morning Report: In Point Loma, Talk of Secessionby Randy DotingaJanuary 6, 2011 VOSD Mayor Gloria Chimes in on La Jolla Secession‘As a Mayor, I wouldn’t recommend it,’ he said on the VOSD Podcast last week.by Jakob McWhinneyDecember 10, 2024 101 Ash Street (the former Sempra building) Wikipedia 101 Ash Street VOSD How the City Came to Lease a LemonIt’s likely the city never would have purchased 101 Ash St. if a developer hadn’t come along to act as middleman. But that structure also laid the groundwork for a situation that is stunningly messy even in the canon of San Diego real estate history.by Lisa Halverstadt and Jesse MarxAugust 10, 2020 San Diego City Council Meeting Item 330: Proposed Settlement Agreement Involving Acquisition of the 101 Ash Street and Civic Center Plaza Properties Carl DeMaio Carl DeMaio Won an Assembly Seat but the Road to Victory Was Vicious The Republican Party of San Diego County has been absorbed in a family feud centered around their newest elected official, incoming Assembly member Carl DeMaio. by Deborah Sullivan BrennanDecember 6, 2024 Sanctuary City San Diego Border Report: Schools, Churches Mull Sanctuary Policiesby Brooke BinkowskiDecember 5, 2016 Neither San Diego – Nor California – Is a Sanctuary for the Undocumentedby Scott LewisFebruary 21, 2017 Border Report: What a Sanctuary City Is, and Isn’tby Kate MorrisseyDecember 9, 2024 Jim Desmond's Instagram AccountWhat does it mean to become a “Super” Sanctuary County? To fully grasp the implications, you need to understand California’s current sanctuary state law and its impact. San Diego County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda Item 29SUBJECT: ADOPTING A BOARD POLICY ON IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENTTO ENHANCE COMMUNITY SAFETY (DISTRICTS: ALL)December 10, 2024 Agenda Item 29 PDFMeeting Video on YouTube Statement on Board of Supervisors Vote on Immigration EnforcementSheriff's Office to continue following state law.Post Date:12/10/2024 5:15 PMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and welcome to a special bonus episode of YXE Underground. I'm your host, Eric Anderson. Happy New Year to all of you and I hope you had a wonderful holiday season.I am really excited to begin 2024 with a bonus episode featuring a really kind and passionate person in our community. Her name is Lecina Hicke and she is the CEO of the St. Paul's Hospital Foundation.The reason I reached out to Lecina is I wanted to do an episode focusing on the Hospice at Glengarda. As you will hear in our conversation, Lecina has a very strong connection to the Hospice and worked extremely hard for years to ensure its construction and its mission of providing compassionate and meaningful End-of-Life care would be successful.The Hospice at Glengarda is a 15-bed Hospice located on Hilliard Street East and Melrose Avenue in Saskatoon's Exhibition neighbourhood. My wife and I used to live on Ash Street and would walk by the construction three times day because our dog Fred loved his walks, and it was really something to see this beautiful building going up in a quiet, old neighbourhood in the city.The Hospice is governed by Emmanual Health, owned by St. Paul's Hospital and was Saskatchewan's first stand-alone hospice.I feel very lucky to have spent an afternoon with Lecina in her office at St. Paul's Hospital learning about the work that went into fundraising for the Hospice, why educating the general public was so important, and the impact a gentleman named Gord Engel had on her and the Close to Home fundraising campaign.Now, the plan is to do an episode where we take you inside the Hospice at Glengarda and speak with staff about the work they are doing. We are just working on finding a time that works for everyone. Hopefully that episode will come out in the next few weeks, but I really think knowing the background behind the creation will of the Hospice will make you appreciate the work it is doing for patients and families in Saskatoon even more.Thank you so much for listening to this bonus episode and don't forget to share it and leave a 5-star review if you like what you hear!Cheers...Eric  Host, Producer, Editor: Eric AndersonTheme Music: Andrew DicksonWebsite: https://www.yxeunderground.com

City of San Diego leaders have agreed to negotiate with a real estate firm to turn 101 Ash Street into housing units. The San Diego tourism industry says there's plenty of jobs available, with many not requiring a college degree. It's still excessively hot in certain areas of the county. We have some tips for you on how to stay safe during this heat wave. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The first homeless shelter in Oceanside has opened its doors to residents. In other news, a San Diego-based developer wants to convert the city-owned office building at 101 Ash Street into affordable housing. Plus, we have details on some arts events happening in San Diego County this weekend.

We are thrilled to bring our listeners an exclusive interview with the remarkable Bill Foulk. Ever heard of him? In this captivating episode, we sit down with the legendary retired Staff Sergeant from the 2nd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment; Bill Foulk. He provides an insider's perspective on the events leading up to the incident that transpired during that unforgettable night in the Ash Street Shootout. With this insightful conversation, we aim to shed light on the details of the incident, the positions of those involved, the actions (or inactions) of the police, and more. Bill also shares some lesser-known facts and answers a few unexpected questions. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to stay informed and entertained! Follow us on Instagram: @department_of_the_dead Reach out to us via email: departmentofthedead2022@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/departmentofthedead/support

Marcus reacts to New Bedford City Council President Linda Morad and City Councilor at Large Shane Burgo's appearance on WBSM's The Tim Weisberg show in which they discussed revisiting certain pay raises for city employees and the proposed closure of the controversial Ash Street Jail that was announced by Sheriff Paul Heroux on SouthCoast Tonight.

Marcus reacts to New Bedford City Council President Linda Morad and City Councilor at Large Shane Burgo's appearance on WBSM's The Tim Weisberg show in which they discussed revisiting certain pay raises for city employees and the proposed closure of the controversial Ash Street Jail that was announced by Sheriff Paul Heroux on SouthCoast Tonight.

Marcus discusses the comments made by New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell, Senator Mark Montigny, and other city officials in response to Sheriff Heroux's proposal to close down the Ash Street Jail. Then Ward 5 City Councilor Scott Lima, who represents the Ash Street neighborhood calls in to the show to give his thoughts on what should be done with the jail property if and when it is closed.

Marcus discusses the comments made by New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell, Senator Mark Montigny, and other city officials in response to Sheriff Heroux's proposal to close down the Ash Street Jail. Then Ward 5 City Councilor Scott Lima, who represents the Ash Street neighborhood calls in to the show to give his thoughts on what should be done with the jail property if and when it is closed.

Marcus discusses the $1.4billion in bonding legislation filed by Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and how the stated purpose of that bonding legislation could be applied to the closure and relocation of New Bedford's Ash Street Jail.

Marcus discusses the $1.4billion in bonding legislation filed by Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and how the stated purpose of that bonding legislation could be applied to the closure and relocation of New Bedford's Ash Street Jail.

Marcus recounts his tour of the 135 year old Ash Street Jail in New Bedford and the defunct ICE detention facility in Dartmouth after Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux announced his plan SouthCoast Tonight to close Ash Street. Which involves building out individual cells in the ICE building in order to move the inmates into a more modern correctional facility.

Marcus continues the conversation with the audience on Sheriff Paul Heroux's proposed closure of the Ash Street Jail to relocate the inmates to Dartmouth and discusses the potential uses of the property at Ash Street if it is no longer used to hold inmates.

Marcus recounts his tour of the 135 year old Ash Street Jail in New Bedford and the defunct ICE detention facility in Dartmouth after Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux announced his plan SouthCoast Tonight to close Ash Street. Which involves building out individual cells in the ICE building in order to move the inmates into a more modern correctional facility.

Marcus continues the conversation with the audience on Sheriff Paul Heroux's proposed closure of the Ash Street Jail to relocate the inmates to Dartmouth and discusses the potential uses of the property at Ash Street if it is no longer used to hold inmates.

Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux joins Marcus to talk about some changes he has made in the early days of his tenure as Sheriff and makes a major announcement that he has a plan to close the controversial Ash Street Jail in New Bedford and move the inmates to the now-defunct ICE Detention center in Dartmouth.

Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux joins Marcus to talk about some changes he has made in the early days of his tenure as Sheriff and makes a major announcement that he has a plan to close the controversial Ash Street Jail in New Bedford and move the inmates to the now-defunct ICE Detention center in Dartmouth.

Chris and Marcus discuss the surprising comments made by Bristol County Sheriff-Elect Paul Heroux on the conditions of the controversial Ash Street Jail in New Bedford, the oldest jail in the country. And they discuss more broadly Heroux's transition with outgoing Sheriff Tom Hodgson.

Chris and Marcus discuss the surprising comments made by Bristol County Sheriff-Elect Paul Heroux on the conditions of the controversial Ash Street Jail in New Bedford, the oldest jail in the country. And they discuss more broadly Heroux's transition with outgoing Sheriff Tom Hodgson.

Portland's iconic  may move its headquarters from Southeast Portland out of state, owing to frustration with crime, drugs and street camping, said co-founder Kim Malek on Wednesday. That's if Portland and Multnomah County leaders can't help the company address the issues that are plaguing its operations.“We would consider all options,” Malek said. “We don't have concrete plans. But our intention is to be at the table working with the city and county to find a solution and not move. Portland is part of the soul of our company. We love this city. This is about having a safe place for our team to work.”On Monday, a fire in an RV parked at Southeast 3rd Avenue and Ash Street near the company's headquarters and kitchen shut down power to Salt & Straw and several other businesses after the blaze brought down a transformer.“If we can't make it safe, I can't stay here,” Malek said. “It's just not responsible of me to put my team in that position.”Support the showSign Up For Exclusive Episodes At: https://reasonabletv.com/LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos every day. https://www.youtube.com/c/NewsForReasonablePeople

Part of the 101 Ash Street saga is settled, and the city of San Diego will take ownership of the building. The San Diego City Council voted 6-3 Tuesday to settle the city's lawsuits over leases for 101 Ash St. and Civic Center Plaza. Watchdog reporter Jeff McDonald explains.

The city of San Diego strikes a deal that allows it to move on from years of legal fights over the asbestos-tainted high-rise that was supposed to be a new hub for city workers.

How Much Is The Botched Ash Street Deal Going To Cost San Diegans?

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria joined KPBS Midday Edition Tuesday to talk about why he felt it was important to delay a city council vote on the proposed Ash Street settlement. Then, SANDAG's long standing train track relocation plan for a 1.7 mile stretch of the Del Mar bluffs has gotten its initial funding from the state of California. Plus, a look at how a Vons closing its doors in Vista could make access fresh and healthy food more difficult. Plus, does San Diego Gas and Electric really need to keep boosting our utility rates? The state auditor is looking into it. Also, The director of the National Science Foundation, Sethuraman Panchanathan, paid a visit to San Diego last week to dedicate an upgraded earthquake shake table at UC San Diego. Finally, a horrific case of a woman enslaved by a Coronado couple unfolded in a San Diego federal court 75 years ago this summer. The case is remembered as a watershed moment for some of the Civil Rights protections we have today.

In the 1980's Tacoma, Washington, faced a stark increase in gang activity. The hilltop neighborhood was a particularly active subset of the city and became a hub for the illegal drug trade in the town. However, when one Army Ranger bought a home in the neighborhood, he took matters into his own hands. Sergeant Bill Foulk installed security cameras and began confronting the gangsters during drug deals. After weeks of this behavior, the crips decided to retaliate. They had no clue that Foulk was an Army Ranger and called a dozen of his Ranger buddies to help defend his home. A 10-minute shootout involving over 300 rounds and about 30 individuals from the crips and the US Army Rangers ensued. Known now as the Ash Street Shootout, the event became a catalyst in the way officers handled local policing.

The state legislature approved an amendment to protect abortion rights in the California constitution, now it's up to voters to decide in November. State Senate President Toni Atkins of San Diego is one of the leaders of the effort to secure reproductive rights in California. Next, the bodies of dozens of migrants were found Monday in the back of a tractor trailer in San Antonio. At least 53 migrants died in what is now the deadliest human smuggling case in modern U.S. history. Then, the last of California's statewide eviction protections expire on Friday. Lawmakers extended the deadline back in March to give the state more time to pay out emergency rental assistance. Plus, the long, strange saga of 101 Ash Street took yet another unexpected turn earlier this week. Just an hour before city council members were set to vote on a proposed settlement over the former Sempra Energy headquarters and the nearby Civic Center Plaza, Mayor Todd Gloria withdrew the proposal to allow for additional public comment. Also, the San Dieguito Union High School District Board fired school superintendent Cheryl James-Ward on Sunday without cause. Finally, a pop opera version of “Jekyll and Hyde,” based on the Robert Louis Stevenson Victorian classic opens Thursday night at OB Playhouse.

Last week, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria proposed a settlement agreement for 101 Ash Street and Civic Center Plaza. Under the deal with the building's lender and landlord, the city would have purchased both properties for $132 million. Then, Monday morning, the mayor withdrew the proposal just hours before the city council was set to discuss it.

There's a new development at 101 Ash Street, the building the city of San Diego agreed to buy in 2016 that was later found to be unusable without major repairs. San Diego leaders announced Monday that they had reached a settlement agreement with Cisterra, which is the building's landlord, and CGA Capital, its lender. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, Councilmember Chris Cate, Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera and Penny Maus, the city's director of real estate, joined The San Diego Union Tribune Editorial Board on Wednesday to discuss the deal.

San Diego city leaders are proposing a settlement agreement for the controversial 101 Ash Street property, which the city bought in as-is condition for $86 million before learning that it was uninhabitable. Watchdog reporter Jeff McDonald has more.

On today's Failure to Stop breakdown, Mike the Cop and Eric Tansey discuss the crazy Ash Street Shootout of 1989 between some old Army Rangers and the Crips. They are joined by Disrupters host BC Sanders to color in information about gangs as well! In an attempt to clean up his neighborhood and protect his home, tensions between the newcomer and The Crips had reached a boiling point. That man's name is Bill Foulk. Bill Foulk, a US Army Ranger led a group of Army buddies in a defensive stand against the gangsters. The results was a ten minute, 300 round, Rangers versus Crips, full on battle. Bullet rattled windows and the evening of Sept. 23, 1989 turned the Tacoma Hilltop into a national bulls-eye, an emblem of unrest.

Sgt. Bill Foulk was an Army Ranger at Fort Lewis, Washington, when he purchased a cheap house in a rough Tacoma neighborhood as an investment in 1989. Foulk grew concerned that a house on Ash Street, his block, was infested with gang activity. He purchased his own house for $10,000 ($20,875 in 2019 dollars), with the idea that property values would rise. He began to videotape the people who visited the suspected drug house. He wasn't wrong. The occupants were members of the Crips, the violent street gang that was spreading from California to Washington in search of new markets for drugs. Foulk told The Associated Press that gang members began to threaten him when they noticed he was filming their movements. When he feared that the gang was about to take action against him, he called friends from the 2nd Ranger Battalion to his house to have a "BBQ" and be present in case the house was attacked. Just after the Rangers arrived on Sept. 23, 1989, some 15 to 20 gang members began to shoot up the 32-year-old's house while his buddies were inside. Luckily, the Rangers had brought their own personal weapons to the BBQ. The Crips were surprised when their would-be victim's house began to return fire and ran for their lives. MERCH: https://www.newagecinematics.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nomanslandbynac/support

The guys look ahead to a busy (and possibly rainy) weekend and hear from several callers, including Tom's report from Ash Street.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three insiders go public for the first time to reveal what really happened inside of the 101 Ash St building, the true condition of the vacant tower, and how City officials and contractors knew the building was unsafe when the City moved over 1,000 employees in before having to evacuate only weeks later due to asbestos exposure (Originally aired 17March22) Art Castanares became the Publisher of LaPrensa San Diego in 2015 and brings over 30 years of experience in government and politics in his quest to find out what government officials and others are hiding from the public. Castañares was the 2021 recipient of the prestigious Ruben Salazar Journalism Award for Excellence in Print Media.

The city-owned building on Ash Street is still unusable. Three lawsuits are in progress. Here's where the case stands.

Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson said claims of bad conditions at the Ash Street jail were false. WBZ's Tim Dunn reports:

Today on the Southern California Real Estate Report we explore the melodrama which has become the City's purchase of 101 Ash Street. Search warrants were executed at Cisterrra Development, Hughes Marino offices and the home of Jason Hughes, who was the broker on the deal of the Ash Street building.Jason Hughes profited almost $10 million dollars from the deal that turned out to be one of the worst Real Estate deals San Diego has ever seen.It has cost the City over $60 million on lease payments for a building that can not be occupied because of asbestos.Asbestos should have been a major factor in the due diligence and purchase of the building in the first place.Furthermore, the allegations are that Jason Hughes was not forthcoming on his involvement as a dual agent between the City of San Diego and Cisterra Development.

San Diego County officials are now following the lead of the CDC in recommending that all residents, vaccinated or not, wear masks in indoor public spaces. Also, the latest in the 101 Ash Street debacle may lead to the city being evicted from Civic Center Plaza. Plus, North County has a new rehabilitation hospital. Then, a new book showcases the 120 year history of Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Finally, we kick off the 2021 KPBS Summer Music Series with Jelani Aryeh whose unique brand of pop music is catching lots of attention.

California Gov. Newsom can't add party ID to recall ballot (nypost.com) Los Angeles County reinstates indoor mask mandate as delta variant spreads (nbcnews.com) Should San Diego get a refund on Ash Street, Civic Center Plaza deals? - The San Diego Union-Tribune (sandiegouniontribune.com) Tracking coronavirus data in San Diego County - The San Diego Union-Tribune (sandiegouniontribune.com)

This week, we explain the 101 Ash Street saga from the beginning and why it matters. ***** In January, VOSD's Lisa Halverstadt wrote a long piece on the role Jason Hughes, a commercial real estate broker, had in the mess the city has faced related to 101 Ash St., the building it was never able to move employees into. Hughes had been an unpaid volunteer advising mayors going back to Bob Filner and helping the city renegotiate leases. But he also helped the city lease two large towers, 101 Ash St. and Civic Center Plaza. This week, we learned Hughes had, at some point, stopped being a volunteer and had instead gotten one of the most lucrative commercial real estate gigs in the city: representing the city itself. He revealed it himself. The company that bought the two buildings so that the city could lease them from it paid him $9.4 million. He revealed it because the city attorney was about to make public the results of its subpoenas and new lawsuits meant to unravel the two deals based on the theory that Hughes had violated state conflict-of-interest laws and thus the lease-to-own arrangements were void. It's all very complex. We have two important pieces on it: Why what then-Mayor Kevin Faulconer knew matters and how we wouldn't know any of this without asbestos. And now, we now have this podcast. Read more at voiceofsandiego.org/101ash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we explain the 101 Ash Street saga from the beginning and why it matters. ***** In January, VOSD's Lisa Halverstadt wrote a long piece on the role Jason Hughes, a commercial real estate broker, had in the mess the city has faced related to 101 Ash St., the building it was never able to move employees into. Hughes had been an unpaid volunteer advising mayors going back to Bob Filner and helping the city renegotiate leases. But he also helped the city lease two large towers, 101 Ash St. and Civic Center Plaza. This week, we learned Hughes had, at some point, stopped being a volunteer and had instead gotten one of the most lucrative commercial real estate gigs in the city: representing the city itself. He revealed it himself. The company that bought the two buildings so that the city could lease them from it paid him $9.4 million. He revealed it because the city attorney was about to make public the results of its subpoenas and new lawsuits meant to unravel the two deals based on the theory that Hughes had violated state conflict-of-interest laws and thus the lease-to-own arrangements were void. It's all very complex. We have two important pieces on it: Why what then-Mayor Kevin Faulconer knew matters and how we wouldn't know any of this without asbestos. And now, we now have this podcast. Read more at voiceofsandiego.org/101ash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliott filed suit Tuesday to void the city's lease-to-own agreements for 101 Ash Street and Civic Center Plaza. The action came hours after the Union-Tribune reported that real estate broker Jason Hughes was paid almost $10 million by a middleman company while advising former Mayor Kevin Faulconer on the two deals. Jeff McDonald is a watchdog reporter at the U-T.

The City of San Diego announced Tuesday that it's suing to void its lease-to-own agreements in the 101 Ash Street and Civic Center Plaza building deals. The city alleges a real estate advisor in the deals received millions in undisclosed compensation. Meanwhile, San Diego has the highest death rate for people in custody at county jails. Plus, restaurants and hotels are still struggling to find workers.

The city of San Diego announced Tuesday that it is suing to void its lease-to-own agreements in the 101 Ash Street and Civic Center Plaza building deals due to an advisor allegedly receiving millions in undisclosed compensation for negotiating the transactions in violation of state law. And, the new state budget removes the asset rule that restricted Medi-Cal eligibility for older and disabled Californians. Plus, a Carlsbad community member is stepping up to run and fund a shelter in a motel for people experiencing homelessness. Then, a new city parks proposal to revitalize the city's overlooked parks also will incentivize developers to build more affordable housing in the process. Finally, in the season finale of KPBS podcast the Parker Edison Project, host Parker Edison explores how family legacy contributes to culture.

San Diego City Attorney, Mara Elliott is misleading the public by refusing to release potentially damning parts of a forensic report that reviewed the 101 Ash Street building deal, even after the report was promised to be an independent and comprehensive analysis of what has now become one of the City's worst financial debacles in its history. (Originally aired on 22March21)

Art Castanares of LaPrensa San Diego, is joined by guest host, Barbara Bry to discuss 101 Ash Street. This premiere episode features an exclusive interview with attorney Lawrence Shea on city of San Diego's disastrous 101 Ash Street deal. (Originally aired on 2March21)

Mayor Kevin Faulconer began meeting with the former owners of the high rise at 101 Ash Street in 2014, a full year before Sempra Energy vacated the property, according to a new cache of emails released by the city under the California Public Records Act.The communications also show the building's previous owners, Sandor Shapery and Douglas Manchester, enjoyed access to the mayor and his senior aides, allowing them to market their building to city officials.“Does the shortened 25-year lease option improve the look of the proposal?” Shapery representative Richard Ledford wrote to Faulconer's then chief of staff, Stephen Puetz, in July 2014. “May we set that second meeting with the mayor on this issue?”Taken together, the 80-plus pages of emails show more clearly how the city came to enter what is now considered one of the worst land deals in the history of San Diego governance.Read more: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/watchdog/story/2020-10-19/newly-released-emails-show-faulconer-top-aides-overruled-city-real-estate-director-on-ash-street-property

We discarded the first podcast recording we did Thursday and recorded a new emergency episode after NBC 7 retracted its bombshell story about Assemblyman Todd Gloria and the 101 Ash St. scandal. Read our latest Politics Report to catch up on the scandal. Come for a breakdown of the unfolding drama. Stay for an exploration of how journalism works and the dilemmas this development opens up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cybele Thompson, the career real estate professional San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer recruited in 2014 to manage the city's portfolio of property and leases, has become the latest official to leave her job after a report about the troubled acquisition of a downtown high rise.Thompson will leave Wednesday, one week after an independent review found serious deficiencies in the city's 2016 plan to acquire the former Sempra Energy headquarters at 101 Ash Street, according to her letter of resignation dated Monday.The departure is the second for a high-profile city official involved in the Ash Street transaction. Earlier this year, former Deputy Chief Operating Officer Ronald Villa retired amid questions of how the property was handled.A report from the Mayor's Office last week said it could cost $115 million or more to rehabilitate the Ash Street office tower to a condition that would be safe for city employees to occupy — a stunning amount for a building appraised at $72 million a few years ago.

Nearly three years after Mayor Kevin Faulconer agreed to a 20-year rent-to-own arrangement to take over an office tower at 101 Ash Street, the first city workers have begun moving into the remodeled office tower in downtown San Diego. The full migration of some 1,130 city workers will be completed in mid-January, and more than 100 planning department and information technology employees began moving in on Monday and are scheduled to relocate by the end of this week. The original goal was for city workers to move into the building two years ago. Now officials say the move is keeping up with a revised plan from August 2018. “We're on time and within budget as we begin moving city employees into the building this week,” said Johnnie Perkins, one of the city's deputy chief operating officers, in an email Monday. “This is really a long-term investment for the city that will save tens of millions of taxpayer dollars over time, create more effective and efficient work spaces for city employees and significantly improve customer service with a new home for Development Services.”