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There is major backlash after San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria presented his final budget proposal. Plus, the number of overdose deaths has fallen to the lowest levels since the pandemic. And, the Trump administration has agreed to pay the family of a San Diego woman shot and killed during the January 6th riots. NBC 7's Marianne Kushi has these stories and more, along with meteorologist Sheena Parveen's forecast, for this Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

Fewer cuts to the police department, but those to library hours remain in San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria's final budget proposal. And, speaking of budget cuts, Gov. Gavin Newsom's also proposing some belt-tightening — this time, ending Medi-Cal coverage for undocumented people. Advocates say asylum-seekers are not being given due process at the border, including a disabled Mongolian man who's been in custody more than two months. Voice of San Diego's Scott Lewis is back on the podcast breaking down the latest legal fight in the La Jolla succession effort. Then, hear about what's new at this year's Fringe Festival. Finally, children in the foster care system and their families can visit one Balboa Park museum for free for the next three weeks.

A rainy start to Cinco de Mayo in San Diego. Plus, the effort to save the San Diego Police's Northwestern Division station amid budget cuts. And, the new way San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria plans to save the city money. NBC 7's Audra Stafford has these stories and more, along with meteorologist Sheena Parveen's forecast for this Monday, May 5, 2025.

The administrator for the EPA will inspect the sewage crisis in the Tijuana River firsthand today. Plus, we are getting a clearer picture of the widespread changes San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria is proposing to the city's budget. And, newly released data shows crime numbers continue to drop across San Diego. NBC 7's Nicole Gomez has these stories and more on this Tuesday, April 22.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria presented his draft budget proposal to the City Council. Plus, a group with roots in Ocean Beach is spearheading a county-wide clean up effort. And, La Jolla Playhouse kicks off its WOW, or Without Walls, festival this week.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria has released his budget draft of cuts and increases. San Diego police are now looking for two cars involved in a deadly hit-and-run in Clairemont. Starbucks is implementing a new dress code for it's employees.   What You Need To Know To Start Your Wednesday. 

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria's proposed budget cuts find an ally in the head of the municipal employees union. Plus, Encinitas residents want changes after a series of accidents at a roundabout on Coast Hwy 101. A local historian looks at San Diego's Black queer history and the San Diego Zoo has a new baby koala. All that plus, a look at Sunday's South Bay Zine Fest in Chula Vista.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria gave his state of the city speech. If last year was the everything is awesome speech, this year was the everything is definitely not awesome speech. This was the tough conversations speech. The we can do hard things speech. The dynamic PowerPoint that went with included such rousing lists like refocus, reimagine, revisit and re-evaluate… SHOW NOTES 00:00:00 Opening January 28th Event: Meet the Beat: South County January 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Free Have you met our newest journalist Jim Hinch yet? Have refreshments and get to know the face behind Voice’s South County Report. This event is open to the public. 00:06:14 State of the City Part I 2025 State of the City Livestream Mayor: Steep Budget Cuts Are Coming San Diego by Will Huntsberry and Lisa Halverstadt 00:16:43 State of the City Part II 2024 State of the City Livestream 00:32:45 State of the City Part III Morning Report: Deep Cuts Coming to City 00:37:48 County Update San Diego Is Less Blue Public Matters Public Matters is led by KPBS, inewsource and Voice of San Diego. These three independent, nonprofit news organizations are partnering to share content, conversation, and events that ensure all San Diegans understand their opportunity to participate in the democratic process and that it means more than voting in an election. The initiative provides news stories on politics and governance including the areas of housing affordability, public safety, neighborhood improvements and social justice; facilitated, in-person discussions around important issues that often divide us; and resources to help you make a difference in your community. At its core, it is about reminding us that we have a shared humanity, and together we are empowered to make positive change. Become a Member See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five of the 11 seats on an advisory board for water and sewer services are vacant, even as residents pay rising rates. Then, immigrant advocates say San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria's decision to defund the Office of Immigrant Affairs sends the wrong message to the city's immigrant community. Plus, the busy holiday travel season comes at the same time San Diego County data show an uptick in the flu virus.

Work is now underway at the Oceanside Pier to remove debris from a fire earlier this year. In other news, by the end of 2024, the city of San Diego is expected to lose more than 600 shelter beds for people experiencing homelessness. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria wants to address that by expanding the city's safe sleeping site program. Plus, we hear from Democratic Congresswoman Sara Jacobs about the upcoming election.

Recent legal complaints claim staff at a San Diego County-owned emergency shelter sexually abused more than 100 children over decades, and the complaints blame county policy. In other news, a San Diego-based carrier strike group is being kept in the Middle East in the middle of the escalating conflict. Plus, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and challenger Larry Turner, who is a San Diego police officer, will square off Thursday at KPBS for the second and final mayoral debate.

San Diego State announced this morning that it will be joining the PAC-12 Conference. Three major wildfires are burning across California this morning, burning more than 100,000 acres in total. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria will be in Clairemont today for a groundbreaking ceremony for Olive Grove Community Park. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A new report criticizes the real estate deal behind San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria's proposed 1,000-bed homeless shelter. Also, a Supreme Court ruling is likely to reshape how many cities regulate homelessness, particularly in the South Bay. And, UC San Diego is seeking approval to spend $2 billion to address its student housing shortage.

In the "Today in San Diego" podcast, thousands of people were under evacuation orders after a fire in Del Mar started burning out of control, Deputy District Attorney Eva Kilamyan said that her office believes there could be additional attempted kidnapping victims, and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria is in China on a panda diplomacy trip. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scott sits down with San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria to talk about the big issue on everyone's mind: homelessness. They also discuss a proposed 1-cent sales tax increase and why the City is cracking down on beach yoga. Subscribe to the North County report: vosd.org/northcountySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

High interest rates put development of the sprawling Riverwalk housing complex in Mission Valley on hold. In the wake of public backlash, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria has released a revised city budget. San Diego firefighters urge wildfire safety ahead of the summer heat.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The mayors of California's largest cities, including San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, are asking Governor Gavin Newsom for more consistent funding for homelessness. In other news, thousands of victims of the January flooding have been approved for federal assistance through FEMA. Plus, the city of Vista is backing up its climate action goals with its first environmental commission.

A 39-year-old woman who taught at Mt. Carmel High in in custody, accused of having a years-long sexual relationship with a student who was 15 when the relationship began. An Associate Principal at Hoover High School has been arrested on child pornography charges. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria has appointed Assistant Chief Scott Wahl as the San Diego Police Department's new chief of police. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Many California cities have turned to law and order policies as the homelessness crisis spins out of control. National City, however, is trying a different approach: Instead of police, experienced caseworkers provide outreach to people experiencing homelessness. Plus, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria announced his pick for the next San Diego Police chief — Assistant Police Chief Scott Wahl. The City Council will meet in the coming weeks to interview Wahl for the job. And ambulance company AMR has introduced a new training program aimed at hiring more female emergency technicians.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria discusses how the city is trying to address the high cost of housing. In other news, San Diego County is developing an affordable housing complex in Chollas View. Plus, San Diego and National City have been selected for a state grant to help reconnect communities that were divided by freeways.

Navy officials are still investigating a helicopter crash in Mission Bay this week. All 6 of the helicopter's passengers were uninjured. The city is stepping in to address a home that they say poses a health and safety risk to neighbors. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria provided an update this week on some of his most ambitious initiatives. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria gave his annual State of the City address earlier this week and said he's ordered city staff to permit new apartment buildings within 30 days — if they use an affordable housing incentive program. In other news, federal officials could soon be the target of another lawsuit linked to the region's persistent cross-border sewage problem. Plus, our KPBS arts editor and producer has the 411 on arts events happening in San Diego County this weekend.

In the "Today in San Diego" podcast, hear from San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria on progress made in the city so far and what still needs to be accomplished, two local Walmart locations will soon be closed, and this weekend the loudest and most monstrously massive trucks are rolling back into San Diego. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're gearing up for the State of the City address. Next week, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria will explain his vision for the city. So this week, we review the last address and make predictions for this year. We're thinking: Homelessness. SB 43. Sales tax. Road repair love. A big development project reveal. We'll be watching the address closely and will have takeaways in the next day's Morning Report. Don't miss it: vosd.org/morning Other talking points: The fin whale murder mystery. U-T en Español is done. Pandemic-era school funding will expire soon. Send us your questions or comments: nate@vosd.org Support the show: vosd.org/podpeopleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Homeland Security is investigating the Jacumba migrant camps for potential civil rights concerns. Then, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria is calling for substantial changes to the city's ordinance that regulates the use of surveillance technology, but privacy rights advocates are pushing back. Plus, the Moonlight Amphitheater in Vista's Brengle Terrace Park has been transformed into a winter wonderland.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria gave a status report Thursday, on the city's efforts against fentanyl. In other news, nine months after the San Diego International Airport abruptly removed a public art piece, the work is resurfacing at a nonprofit art gallery in Logan Heights. Plus, our KPBS arts editor and producer has details on holiday events happening in San Diego County.

In recent months, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria criticized other cities in San Diego County for not doing their part to combat homelessness in the region. Tuesday on KPBS Midday Edition, mayors from across the county respond and talk about what their cities are doing to address homelessness.

Southern California residents have been warned to evacuate; see which areasSACRAMENTO, Calif.--The National Weather Service is warning that severe tropical weather could impact several parts of California starting this weekend. In advance of the storm, residents are urged to stay away from parks, deserts, waterways and off-roadways, and anticipate power outage and water shut offs.With the possibility of lightning, heavy rainfall, flash flooding, high surf – and even wildfire – the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is also advising residents to stay alert, prepare early, and follow all safety guidelines.Today, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency for much of Southern California to support Hurricane Hilary response and recovery efforts as the state continues mobilizing and coordinating resources ahead of the storm's forecasted impacts starting today. The Governor signed the emergency proclamation in San Diego while visiting with California National Guard troops. Also today, the Governor met with first responders and local officials, including San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria. He also was in touch with federal officials, including the White House.“California has thousands of people on the ground working hand-in-hand with federal and local personnel to support communities in Hurricane Hilary's path with resources, equipment and expertise. We're mobilizing all of government as we prepare and respond to this unprecedented storm,” said Governor Newsom.“As we head into this weekend, I urge Angelenos to continue monitoring the hurricane and be mindful of extreme weather warnings,” said Mayor Karen Bass. “We know the severe impact that weather can have on our communities. I am making sure Los Angeles is prepared on behalf of our residents, including the unhoused Angelenos living on our streets, to get through this storm.”

A few weeks ago, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria asked a question — daring reporters to find out, "What other jurisdictions are applying for Homekey dollars?" "Homekey" is a state project doling out big money for new housing. Local municipalities can apply for funds to help boost permanent supportive housing projects. San Diego has applied for more than $105 million of this funding, chiefly to convert motels to permanent rooms. And despite this crisis hampering the whole region, host Andrea Lopez-Villafaña found the city of San Diego is indeed shouldering the county's weight. This week, we discuss Homekey, housing and homelessness — including the city of Chula Vista's approach and fact checks for common homelessness assumptions. Subscribe to support Voice and stay informed: vosd.org/newslettersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria talks about the city's latest plans to reduce homelessness and increase housing.

Morning Report: The Latest on the City's First Safe Sleeping Site | Voice of San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria's controversial Safe Sleeping site remains nearly empty since opening - (kusi.com) Opinion: How We Can Fund a 'Camp Hope' to House San Diego's Homeless - Times of San Diego Opinion: Sunbreak Ranch Is the Answer to San Diego - and America's - Homeless Crisis - Times of San Diego Study: San Francisco Rent Control Expansion Led to More Evictions (reason.com) Rational Eviction: How Landlords Use Evictions in Response to Rent Control (cato.org) Yes, the Government Is Coming for Your Gas Stove (reason.com)

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and other city leaders announced the opening of a safe camping site for homeless residents. It's first of two in the coming months — along with a new ban on camping, which narrowly passed the City Council last week. The ban expands current restrictions with further attention to sensitive areas such as schools and is now set to take effect in late July. Another, larger camp site is on tap for the fall. We discuss the details of the new site as part of a robust effort by Gloria to reduce tents on the streets. Plus: Two sales tax measures may hit the 2024 ballot. And a weird protest hits a Rancho Peñasquitos library. Support VOSD and the podcast as we close out the fiscal year: vosd.org/podpeopleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bill that passed quietly last year, signed by the governor with no meaningful opposition, has completely upended campaign finance and is causing confusion across the state. This week, we unpack SB 1439, which requires elected officials to recuse themselves from votes involving anyone who gave them more than $250 in campaign contributions. Also a year ago, a San Diego city ordinance went into effect to curb street vendors. Vendors now say vending is practically impossible. Finally, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria is gearing up for a big vote on an ordinance that could ban camping in most public spaces. We assess his latest messaging on that front. Plus: Andy Keatts has some news. Keep up with all our stories with The Morning Report: vosd.org/morningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Poway Unified is in the news…. Again! Now a free speech case is coming before the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, politicians are trying to protect renters and protect the homeless, but their policies end up making the housing crisis even worse. It's Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Here's what John Riley thinks: Poway Unified School District first amendment case before Supreme Court Poway School Board members Michelle O'Connor-Ratcliff and TJ Zane (no longer in office), blocked their constituents from speech on their social media pages. Christopher and Kimberly Garnier have been long time critics of the school districts policies and demanded that the school board hold corrupt superintendent John Collins accountable. Should public officials be able to thwart free speech on their social media accounts, even when they discuss policy issues? Coronado and Oceanside School Districts sue Facebook, Google, TikTok and Twitter Of course, social media is impacting children. It has an addictive quality and sadly some kids engage in cyber bullying. Is this the time to sue technology companies? Or is this a teaching opportunity on how to best integrate social media in your life? Focus on reason, rationality, and not living second handed. San Diego Renter Protections If a property owner fulfills the terms of the lease agreement, but then decides to have the tenant vacate the property, does that make them a bad person? San Diego officials want to force landlords to pay 2-3 months of rent if they evict a tenant for no-fault. Sometimes landlords want to upgrade the property, move back in, sell the property, or just move on from troublesome tenants. Landlords have property rights, right? Renters upset about Ratio Billing for Utilities. Pay your fair share! In older apartment buildings, there are no specific electric, gas, and water meters for each unit. So, property owners use a formula to share those costs amongst the tenants. Now tenants are upset that they are paying more than they should. Isn't this how socialism and collectivism always seem to work? Some pay more than their fair share. Others freeload off others. SDG&E Rates Based on Income are Nonsense In a recent letter to the editor, a Poway resident expressed his frustration with SDG&E's proposal to base electric rates on income. Is this another income redistribution scheme? San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria has had it with homelessness. Public officials are facing a moral dilemma. Do they push out the homeless from encampments since they are there illegally and don't have property rights? Or is doing so inhumane? Seems like Todd Gloria is ready to get more aggressive to push the homeless out. Should the government buy housing for the homeless? The San Diego Housing Commission is planning to buy 3 Extended Stay America motels at the price of $383,000 per unit to house the homeless. Promising idea? San Diego Electric Vehicles Surging Over 10,000 EVs were sold in San Diego County in the first quarter of 2023. California now has over 1.5 zero emission vehicles. It's clear what direction this is headed. Get on board or get left out. LA Times Opinion Article: Give up on EV? An LA Times editorialist is fed up with the challenges of charging their EV on road trips. But is it really that hard? If you have a home charging station, that should satisfy 90% of your needs. San Diego Community Forum: Low Riders, SDG&E, San Diego Roads, Rancho Bernardo Cannabis In our Community Forum segment, we hear from livestream viewers and YouTube commenters. The people of San Diego have something to say about what is happening in their local community. #poway #sdge #homelessness #NIMBY #sandiego #ranchobernardo #urbnleaf #PUSD #powayschools #potholes #lowriders #nationalcity #eviction #rentersrights #coronado #oceanside #socialmedia #toddgloria #EVs #electricvehicles JRP0317 Relevant Links: Poway Unified School District and Supreme Court:https://www.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria gets a major win to fight homelessness.

This week, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and Councilman Stephen Whitburn unveiled new tactics to curb homelessness: More safe camping options, more supportive services and new bans on vehicle habitation and camping on public property. These big moves wrap into an ordinance Whitburn plans to bring to the Council, with Gloria's blessing, which puts the camping ban in effect when shelter beds are available. In this episode, we review the new plans and how they'd work as San Diego Police face a major staffing shortage. Plus: La Jolla wants to see other people. A startling cluster of chronic absenteeism in schools. Keep up with Andy's stories at vosd.org/andy Get the Schools Guide at vosd.org/schools Support the podcast: vosd.org/podpeopleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elex Michaelson sits down with San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria during USC's Herb Klein Lecture Series in La Jolla.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria had the opportunity this week to lay out his plan for the city — to explain where we stand and where we're going in his annual State of the City address. Gloria discussed the importance of law enforcement, the deadly rise of fentanyl, our urgent need for affordable housing, homelessness(!), parks and infrastructure. After attending the live event on Wednesday night, our hosts will now scrutinize each major topic. Plus: Is the City Hall redevelopment our next "San Diego Special"? New compost bins roll out this week. Keep up with all our stories with the Morning Report at vosd.org/morningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria about the commitments he outlined in his 2023 State of The City Address. Then, this year's flu season has so far been a doozy. By the time November was over, it might have felt like everyone you know had the flu. But is it as bad as we think? And, the Colorado River, a central source of water for much of the Western United States, is drying up. We hear about a new podcast from The Los Angeles Times documenting the history of the river and how so many people have come to rely on it. Then, portions of California are seeing record amounts of rainfall this winter with a lot of that water going straight down storm drains on a path to the Pacific Ocean. But some communities are capturing what they can and storing it in underground aquifers. Finally, the root causes of homelessness are often attributed to drug addiction, mental illness or poverty. But research points to housing affordability as the most significant factor that leads to homelessness.

This week, we preview the State of the City address. Slated for next Wednesday, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria will report to the entire city what his administration did last year and what's ahead. In this episode, we look back at old State of the City addresses and make predictions for the next. An undeniable issue for discussion is homelessness. Plus: How housing costs correlate with homelessness nationwide. Transitional kindergarten ushers in a new era of education. And what's an "atmospheric river" anyway? Thank you to all who gave! You made our year-end fundraiser a success. If you haven't yet, you can join as a member support Voice: vosd.org/podpeople Subscribe to our weekly podcast newsletter at vosd.org/podSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria is in Washington DC today , speaking at the National Housing conference and meeting with the head of Homeland Security. He'll also have meetings about his new executive order to crack down on fentanyl use. Then, the San Diego City Council bids farewell to its sole Republican representative - Chris Cate. Then, at the Salk Institute, there is one researcher who is able to see himself in the genetic science he does. Plus, LGBTQ+ activist Nicole Murrary Ramirez was recognized by the City of San Diego, last Saturday, with a portion of Harvey Milk Street in Hillcrest designated as “Honorary Nicole Murray Ramirez Way.” And, a new mystery novel, "A History of Fear," tells the story of a convicted murderer - a young postgrad in Scotland who claims he worked at the behest of the devil. Finally, motion capture artist Jay Huerto shares the latest of some of his big name projects.

This week, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria signed an executive order responding to the fentanyl crisis in San Diego. It directs the San Diego police department to focus more of its efforts on disrupting sales of the drug. Later, Santa takes on a group of mercenaries who hold a family captive on Christmas Eve in the new R-rated action comedy film Violent Night. David Harbour plays the put upon St. Nick who serves up a different kind of holiday cheer. And finally, For our weekend arts preview, we have the Broadway production of "To Kill a Mockingbird," a young violin sensation returns to his hometown and some visual art.

The hotter than normal temperatures across San Diego County have led the National Weather Service to issue a heat advisory from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. today. Then, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria wants to redevelop six blocks of real estate owned by the city in the downtown area. Next, a new state law requires law enforcement agencies to release records about officer discrimination, but most local police departments say they have nothing to report. And, we continue our election coverage with information about the Chula Vista Mayor's race, San Diego County Superior Court judge races and Proposition 26. Finally, the 16mm version of George Romero's “Night of the Living Dead” will be screened on Friday at Digital Gym Cinema. We look at what it takes to bring it to the big screen.

Homelessness is our region's foremost humanitarian crisis — and one of the most divisive political issues. Voice's Lisa Halverstadt got into it with San Diego's two most powerful politicians, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and Chair of the County Board of Supervisors Nathan Fletcher. Talking points: Bathrooms. Safe lots. Homelessness prevention and tenant protections. The service provider shortage. Housing policy. Bill Walton. See more at politifest.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria talks about homelessness, and how the city's efforts to increase affordable housing play a role in that fight. Next, a federal court ruling on the legality of the DACA program has real life implications for thousands of San Diego residents. Then, the number of migrants hospitalized after falling from the border wall is at a record high. But who picks up the bill when they leave the hospital? Next, a new report from Circulate San Diego finds the region could save time and money, and help a lot more people, by investing in rapid bus services. Finally, best-selling writer Shilpi Somaya Gowda will be appearing at the San Diego Writers Festival this weekend to talk about her work and approach to writing.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria has made homelessness his top priority but despite the city's best efforts, San Diego's downtown homeless population reached a new high last month.

We speak with San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria about a ballot measure going before voters in November that could change how we pay for garbage collection, his support of the Midway Rising proposal for that sports arena redevelopment and the city's homeless outreach efforts. Then while local water managers say San Diego County is mostly protected from the drought that's squeezing water supplies in the west, if the water levels in Lake Mead continue to decline it could impact San Diego's water supply. Plus, how a Chicago murder conviction inspired the founding of the California Innocence Project. The 1992 murder conviction against Marilyn Mulero was dismissed by a Chicago judge this month and she was exonerated. Then, communities of color are disproportionately impacted by crime and gun violence -- but those same communities say they've been left out of many conversations and programs meant to help victims of crime in California. Finally, the phenomenon of 'RRR.'

A year after America ended its longest war, thousands of Afghans are settling into new lives inside the U.S. Though, advocates say the U.S. is not doing enough especially to help women who remained behind and are now under threat from the Taliban. Then, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria is putting his support behind the Midway Rising redevelopment plan for the 48-acre city-owned Sports Arena property. Next, middle and high students in San Diego are starting school later in the morning. A sleep researcher tells us why its better for their health and academic success. And, a middle school principal on what he has noticed so far from his students this school year. Then, the significance of a first-in-nation law in California that will require state agencies to ask Black employees if they are descendants of a person enslaved in the U.S.. Finally, as San Diego Padres star player Fernando Tatis Jr. begins his long suspension for testing positive for a banned steroid, a look into the baseball culture in the Dominican Republic.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria's proposal to build housing on top of new or renovated public facilities is far away from happening. In other news, the county board of supervisors unanimously approved an emergency measure aimed at decreasing overdose deaths in San Diego County jails. Plus, a shortage of Colorado River water is expected to hit some Southwestern states hard.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria talks about the city's updated climate action plan and housing and homelessness in the city. In other news, border officials are pressing pause on construction at Friendship Park. Plus, monkeypox cases in San Diego County are on the rise.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria talks about the city's updated climate action plan and a new proposal to increase housing. And, nearly half of women in California are rent burdened. A new report by the Gender Equity Policy Institute finds the greatest impacts on Black and Latina women, single mothers and elderly women who live alone. Then, from North County to South County, you may have noticed herds of goats in open spaces. It's not a new petting zoo: these goats are actually working to help prevent fires. Plus, San Diego County Republican Congressman Darrel Issa did not vote to certify Joe Biden's election on January 6, 2021. As Issa stands for re-election this fall, how will his stance on election fraud resonate with voters? Also, a medical student killed in rural Mexico last month is bringing attention to the dangers Mexican some medical students face from cartels. Finally, Klondike announced Wednesday that it may revisit production of the iconic Choco Taco in the near future following the strong community backlash.

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.

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.

On the "Today in San Diego" podcast, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria hopes to expand the city's safe parking program for people experiencing homelessness, a man accused of starting a brushfire in Carlsbad was arrested, and today the International WeLoveU Foundation is holding an environmental cleanup event in Santee.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.

Some San Diego police officers are refusing to take COVID-19 tests, saying they violate their religious beliefs. Meanwhile, more homeless people are being arrested in San Diego, after San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria came up with a more aggressive approach to get homeless people into shelters. Plus, two county supervisors want to hold gun manufacturers accountable for gun violence.

Tuesday is primary election day in California. We hear from San Diego County's Registrar of Voters Cynthia Paes on how the election is going and how San Diegans can cast their ballots. Then, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria signals a shift to stricter enforcement of homeless encampments. Then, a series of webinars beginning Wednesday promises to teach members of the public more about their rights. Next, California's fast food workers are planning to walk off the job Thursday to demand better working conditions. Finally, KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando speaks with composer Nicolas Reveles about creating an opera, which is a part of this year's San Diego International Fringe Festival.

California's Task Force on Reparations released a 500-page report on Wednesday detailing the state's history with racism. Meanwhile, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria discusses homelessness, mental illness and law enforcement oversight Plus, for in-home child care providers who don't own their home, skyrocketing rents make it nearly impossible to turn a profit.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria was elected on a promise of drastically reducing emissions through big improvements to biking and public transit infrastructure, but the mayor's commitment to those goals is being put to the test with a street project in Balboa Park. Plus, Gloria joined Midday Edition to discuss transit and a number of the city's most serious and contentious issues. Next, state law says police must release shooting videos within 45 days, except under the narrowest of circumstances. But the San Diego Police Department kept videos from one shooting under wraps for two years—until now. Then, the Chula Vista Police Department has touted its new real-time operations center as the cutting-edge of policing. But a contract with Motorola Solutions to provide software for the center continues to alarm privacy advocates. And, the national debate on gun reform remains focused on access to assault rifles. But researchers say the data on legal gun ownership is scarce. Also, during the COVID pandemic, many childcare providers had to at least temporarily close their doors and two years later state data show many have not reopened. Finally, The San Diego Natural History Museum has a new permanent exhibition on display showcasing research done across the Baja California Peninsula to help conserve rare plants and animals, including California's red-legged frogs.

Hundreds of San Diegans are being evicted regardless of their ability to pay rent. Meanwhile, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria says he's committed to installing bike lanes in the city, despite local opposition. Plus, California has kept new regulations for its rooftop solar market a closely guarded secret.

On Friday, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria unveiled next year's city budget, signaling a shift away from pandemic emergency planning. Next, antiviral treatments to help fight serious COVID-19 disease were once very hard to access. But now as COVID-19 cases start to decrease in San Diego, are there enough doses? After, Sempra Energy, the parent company of San Diego Gas & Electric, paid out its highest profits ever to its investors Friday. Some SDG&E ratepayers might be wondering if there is a connection to the massive spike in bills they've paid in recent months. Then, KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando speaks with San Diego Comic Fest's new president Alonso Nunez about the fest events happening this week. Finally, award-winning pianist Jeeyoon Kim is debuting a mixed-media concert to coincide with the release of her new album this week. Kim joined Midday Edition to share selections and insights from her upcoming concert.

Falck ambulances have been on the streets in San Diego for about three months now. They'll be getting their first progress report today. Meanwhile, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria talks about his new “Bridge to Home” program for funding affordable housing projects throughout the city. Also, “El Borracho” is now playing at The Old Globe Theater.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria launched the “Bridge to Home” program on Monday. It's goal: to speed up the construction of affordable housing. Next, if approved by the legislature the state will give counties money to expand the courts to focus on getting severely mentally ill and chronically addicted people off the streets and into shelters. But some mental health professionals have concerns about how the so-called Care Court would work in the real world. After, Dr. Lamont Jackson will be the next superintendent of the San Diego Unified School District. What challenges will he face as leader of the state's second largest district? Then, a $3.5 billion mega project may soon be replacing the original Seaport Village and Central Embarcadero. And, The Old Globe introduces "El Borracho," a play which explores the realities of a Mexican American family dealing with an alcoholic family member. Finally, a preview of the 11th annual San Diego Arab Film Festival which begins Friday at the Museum of Photographic Arts.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria is pushing to change conservatorship laws to force more of the homeless population into treatment, but some argue that changing the laws won't help without somewhere for them to go, and that forcing people into care could backfire. Also, San Diego city leaders announced Wednesday how they would help San Diegans comply with a new state law that requires organic waste to be diverted from landfills. Plus, another new state law requires schools to expand their mental health instruction.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria says he ordered city crews to clear a large homeless encampment in the city's Midway district to avoid a potential health crisis. Then, a new state effort to retrofit thousands of houses in high-risk fire areas, offering up to $40,000 to cover the cost of the changes. And San Diego is the first county in the state to launch the program with 500 backcountry residences from Dulzura to Campo. And, after a long legal battle, thousands city workers will have access to guaranteed pension benefits. Later, a company with Burger King franchises in San Francisco owes nearly $2 million for wage theft. Why are the workers still waiting for recompensation? Plus, the San Diego History Center's exhibit, “Celebrate San Diego: Black History & Heritage” will showcase the rich history of Black San Diego . Finally, KPBS has a short list of five noteworthy works of visual art that are on view in San Diego County in February.

Though hospitalization rates have not reached the highs of last winter, the ongoing crush of patients is testing the resources of San Diego's emergency departments. And California Gov. Gavin Newsom and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria are promoting reforming conservatorship laws in an effort to address homelessness. In other news from Sacramento, state regulators are holding off on considering a proposal that would upend the state's solar marketplace. Plus, KPBS Arts reporter Beth Accomando checks in at Comickaze, a comic book store she has been going to for decades, to see how it has overcome multiple challenges these past two years. And this year's California Children's Report Card has found that, from the pandemic to systemic racism, the state's youth are under a lot of pressure and more resources are needed to address that. Finally, Jamie Deering, the CEO of Spring Valley's Deering Banjo Company, joins KPBS Midday Edition to break down some of 2021's best in banjo music — from bluegrass to blues to world and experimental.

MLK Day. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria on the end of the trash strike. The Tsunami Warning In SD.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria gave his 2022 State of the City address on Wednesday night. Meanwhile, the San Diego Unified school district has been forced to put its covid-19 vaccine mandate on hold until further notice. Plus, the city of Chula Vista has become known for its aggressive use of drones and other police surveillance technology. But a KPBS investigation finds that Chula Vista is giving a private corporation wide control over any data on people collected by its police surveillance systems.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria chose to avoid much of what he called “happy talk” in his second State of the City address Wednesday night. Plus, with a new future in discussion for the Midway District, KPBS spoke with Voice of San Diego's Scott Lewis about the thriving neighborhood that existed in the area in the 1940s. And KPBS's Amita Sharma reports that Chula Vista is giving a private corporation wide control over data on people collected by police surveillance systems. Also, a county judge has dealt a legal setback to San Diego Unified School District's effort to mandate vaccines for students 16 and up. Finally, with Joel Coen's "The Tragedy of Macbeth'' set to stream on Apple TV+, KPBS film critic Beth Accomando spoke with two of the actors to gain insight into what kind of a director Coen is and how he brought the play to the screen.

The California Public Utilities Commission is close to unveiling changes that could make installing rooftop solar more expensive for consumers. Meanwhile, a local environmental group says people are harassing the sea lions in La Jolla. And, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria talks about his first year in office and what's ahead in year two.

Today marks one year since San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria took office to become the city's 37th mayor. KPBS metro reporter Andrew Bowen caught up with the mayor to take a look back at the year he's had, along with the current issues he is working on as he begins his second year in office. Plus, this weekend in arts you can get your holiday events fix with some festive music and dance, but we also have a few options that have nothing to do with the season.

Fmr Pfizer employee and biotech analyst Karen Kingston exposes why the "vaccine" is lethal for children and who is being asked to take the vaccine or hand over their guns PLUS why she's calling for the arrest of San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria. Listen as Karen shares about the sick, demented people behind the vaccine that know it's a kid killing drug, but demand that it be injected into them anyway. Meet Karen Kingston LIVE along with *23* Other Patriotic Speakers LIVE at John Di Lemme's We the People Fight Back Event on January 7 & 8, 2022 in Naples, Florida. Get $100 off your All-Inclusive VIP Ticket Now by using the Coupon Code – KAREN – at www.WeThePeopleFightBackEvent.com

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria released a draft of the city's updated Climate Action Plan — with an ambitious new target of net zero emissions by 2035.  This week, we look back at the previous Climate Action Plan, which didn't do all it set out to do. And now, even if the city does everything outlined in its new, super ambitious plan, it still falls short of its own goal. Plus: Public comments and their place in democracy. And the Great Resignation hits San Diego schools and parks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria released a draft of the city's updated Climate Action Plan — with an ambitious new target of net zero emissions by 2035.  This week, we look back at the previous Climate Action Plan, which didn't do all it set out to do. And now, even if the city does everything outlined in its new, super ambitious plan, it still falls short of its own goal. Plus: Public comments and their place in democracy. And the Great Resignation hits San Diego schools and parks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The federal government announced on Wednesday that it would finally lift non-essential travel restrictions at U.S. ports of entry starting in November. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria thanked federal and local leaders but said the restrictions lasted too long. We look at what impact opening the border will have on San Diego. Meanwhile, federal agents are wrapping up their on-the-ground portion of the investigation into the plane crash in Santee that killed two and injured others, but many questions remain. Plus, some California cities see Project Homekey–an effort to fight homelessness across the state–as a way to turn neglected properties into something that improves the community as a whole.

Parents of children enrolled in the San Marcos Unified School District were given cause for alarm after being informed that some students had been “attending school with known COVID-19 positive test results.” Meanwhile, COVID-19 outbreaks at schools are having big impacts on families, especially those in rural communities. Plus, both the city and county of San Diego want to right the wrongs from the “War of Drugs,” but plans for a cannabis social equity program are still not in place. Also, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria is pushing for more protected bike lanes in San Diego, but for some families, these changes haven't come soon enough. And, Encinitas is saying no to gas, natural gas that is. City leaders say the building electrification ordinance is part of the city's commitment to reduce greenhouse gases. Finally, from the California Report, a hidden gem in Joshua Tree and it's not the striking scenery from the National Park. It's a salon that's an oasis of style in this small desert community.

The field of candidates hoping to replace Governor Gavin Newsom in the September 14 recall election is set at 46 contenders. Scott and Katie Orr discuss court rulings this week that reshaped the ballot. Then, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria joins to discuss his early interest in politics and coming out, the changing politics of his city, how to create a "bigger city vision" for San Diego and his favorite animals at the world-famous San Diego Zoo.

Some asylum-seekers are finally making it into the United States after months waiting in Mexico. Meanwhile, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria announces his ‘Parks For All of Us” initiative. Plus, what you need to know about changes to San Diego's recycling program starting next year.

To make the COVID-19 vaccine available to more people and to encourage people to get vaccinated, San Diego County is offering walk-up, no-appointment-needed vaccinations at some of its county-run sites. Plus, San Diego prosecutors want to remove about 350 people who have turned their lives from the gang injunction list that San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria called “outdated” and longer serves “their alleged purpose.” Also, California will lose a congressional seat for the first time in the state's history and many are now wondering what this means for their voice in Washington. In addition, San Diego police are sounding the alarm on what they say is the rise in ghost guns, homemade, unserialized firearms that are almost impossible to trace. A decade after Don't Ask Don't Tell ended, one of Naval Avaition's few openly gay pilots says that wasn't enough to save his career. And, video footage played a key role in both the Rodney King and George Floyd trials, but the outcomes were vastly different. What changed? Finally, a new album by Silent, a Mexicali-based band, tackles the toxicity of hate with a powerful goth-punk beauty.

Last week, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria released his proposed budget for the city's next fiscal year. Since then, Scott, Andy and Sara — along with a lot of other folks in the city — have  been digging into it to suss out where the mayor stands on police and other major city services. This week, we're getting in to the police funding argument. Plus: Rent relief money could get left on the table. High Tech High is set to unionize. And... a new rendering! (Check it out here.) Watch our recent members event unpacking the city budget at vosd.org/events See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria released his proposed budget for the city's next fiscal year. Since then, Scott, Andy and Sara — along with a lot of other folks in the city — have  been digging into it to suss out where the mayor stands on police and other major city services. This week, we're getting in to the police funding argument. Plus: Rent relief money could get left on the table. High Tech High is set to unionize. And... a new rendering! (Check it out here.) Watch our recent members event unpacking the city budget at vosd.org/events See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kick off the podcast talking about the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial.  Then we get into a wide range of suggestions for police reform and criminal justice reform that would not result in the terrible outcomes that killed George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Eric Garner.  Then we take a look at San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s proposed budget and priorities for the City of San Diego.  Finally, we discuss the situation unfolding with the thrift stores in Poway. #ChauvinTrial #PoliceReformNow #SanDiego #Poway #ToddGloria #CriminalJusticeReform Relevant Links: Law Enforcement Crime Data – US Dept of Justicehttps://www.ojjdp.gov/ojstatbb/crime/ucr.asp?table_in=1 Proposed San Diego city budget would increase police funding, reduce library hourshttps://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/rancho-bernardo/story/2021-04-20/proposed-city-budget-would-increase-police-funding-reduce-library-hours Thrift stores, landscape maintenance on Poway City Council agendahttps://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2021-04-16/thrift-stores-landscape-maintenance-on-poway-city-council-agenda John Riley Project Info: Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://johnrileyproject.com/ Sponsorship Inquiries: https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA Social Media and Podcast Links: http://connectwithjohnny.com/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com 

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria gave the first State of the City address of his new administration this week. It was a big deal — not just because it was his first as head of the city. It was also the first (and hopefully last?) of the pandemic, and the first since former Mayor Kevin Faulconer launched his exploratory committee for governor. Let's talk about it. And VOSD's Jesse Marx joins us on the second half of the show to talk about his story detailing how the San Diego City Council approved funds for a secretive law enforcement group to purchase surveillance tech. Get our most popular newsletter, The Morning Report: vosd.org/morning See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.