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New data shows how immigration sustains San Diego's population growth. Plus, the San Diego City Council will vote on whether to accept a proposed settlement in an unfair housing lawsuit. SANDAG considers adding mass transit to and from Riverside County. And a look ahead at the Latino Film Festival.

With increased sweeps due to the city of San Diego's camping ban people are moving to state land near highways, presenting challenges for homeless services. And, tourism workers could see a boost in wages. Foodborne illnesses doubled in San Diego County last year and experts say they're preventable. San Diego's first Cardinal gets a promotion to D.C. and SANDAG discusses options for moving the railroad tracks inland from the collapsing Del Mar bluffs.

SANDAG commissioners are expected to discuss the survey results to expand the trolley and increase bus services to the San Diego International Airport. The El Cajon City Council will meet today to talk about a proposal on immigration enforcement. Paid parking hours might expand in busy areas in San Diego help the city's budget deficit. More rain is expected to hit San Diego County starting tomorrow.

The administration has canceled all refugee flights – including those for people already vetted and approved to come to the U.S. Military reporter Andrew Dyer spoke to one group who assists Afghan refugees navigate the immigration system. Then, SANDAG plans to replace the more than 100-year-old San Dieguito rail bridge next year, but the Del Mar City Council wants to wait a little longer. Plus, local therapists are offering free therapy to first responders in Los Angeles to help them cope.

The KPBS Public Matters team looked at how San Diegans voted in the last election. They found the most pronounced shift from Democrat to Republican votes in South Bay cities and neighborhoods in Southeast San Diego. Plus, smoke from the Los Angeles fires hasn't made its way to San Diego because of the Santa Ana winds. And, Solana Beach Mayor Lesa Heebner has been tapped to chair SANDAG's board of directors.

Tonight, Caltrans and CHP will shut down a portion of the 8 Eastbound to complete repairs. The latest report from SANDAG shows overall crime in San Diego County is down. This weekend, the community will gather to honor the legacies of two San Diego Police officers killed in the line of duty. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pending legal issues will continue into the summer for Gaza solidarity protesters arrested last month at UC San Diego, and we have details on where their cases stand right now. In other news, President Joe Biden's new executive actions direct asylum seekers toward existing legal pathways, but those pathways aren't working for the most vulnerable migrants. Plus, tonight, the public will get a chance to ask questions and voice their opinions on SANDAG's plans for relocating the train tracks through Del Mar.

The union representing student workers at University of California schools voted in favor of a strike over the university's response to the anti-war protests. Hundreds of San Diego Unified employees could learn if they still have a job today, as the district is finalizing numbers in the wake of a $94 million dollar budget shortfall. Be careful on the roads, SANDAG is hosting "Bike Anywhere Day" today!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

San Diego County officials will be testing the water quality near Oceanside Beach after a fire damaged the pier. A new CEO is taking over Sandag amid past failures with tolling systems. The U.S. Marine Corps is now identifying a marine who died during training at Camp Pendleton earlier this week. Here's NBC 7's Jackie Crea with the top stories of the day.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode focuses on the importance of the cross-border relationship with guest Hector Vanegas, SANDAG's Borders Program Manager. Hector first outlines SANDAG's role in coordinating cross-border transportation projects and traces his career path working in binational affairs from the Mexican Consulate to his current position at SANDAG. Hector emphasizes the economic interdependence between San Diego and Baja, and how we can increase civic participation in regional planning through initiatives like the Border Connectivity Project and the World Design Capital designation. At the end of the episode, Hector discusses how we can help reshape perceptions of the US-Mexico cross-border regions and why we need to have a sense of pride and reverence for our shared history.   Timestamps: [2:49] Hector talks about his academic formation and career path before SANDAG, including work as an attorney in Mexico, working at the Mexican Consulate in San Diego, and studying human rights at the International Institute of Human Rights in Strasbourg, France. [4:17] What led Hector to the border region? [6:06] How does SANDAG geographically define the San Diego/Tijuana region, and why? [6:44] SANDAG's work addresses many issues beyond the San Diego/Tijuana border. [9:35] Hector discusses the IRP, Interregional Partnership. [10:53] The complexity of working with the borders and the need for cooperation across multiple agencies. [11:02] How SANDAG works to foster collaboration. [13:14] How important our relationship with Northern Baja is to maintaining California's large economy. [15:18] Mexico is now going to be the largest trading partner of the United States, surpassing China, and representing almost 16% of our international trade. [15:38] The importance of remembering the shared history between Mexico and San Diego. [17:18] A few takeaways from the Impacts of Border Delays at California, Baja California Land Ports of Entry study. [22:28] As SANDAG looks for new leadership, Hector shares his thoughts on how the agency may increase its impact on the U.S./Mexico border region. [27:24] SANDAG created the borders committee at a policy level as one of the four Policy Advisory Committees, of which there are now six. [28:18] The opportunities to increase civic engagement and visionary dialogue in the World Design Capital and the Advancing Border Connectivity Project. [35:17] San Diego was recognized as an inspirational model of regional collaboration by the UN.    About C-3   Even before the California Coastal Commission or Environmental Protection Agency existed, Citizens Coordinate for Century 3 (C-3) was the environmental conscience of San Diego. Since that time, in part due to C-3's leadership in education, advocacy, and empowerment, a plethora of organizations have developed throughout San Diego County. These organizations specifically focus on promoting progressive values in architecture, urban design, land-use governance, natural resource management, sustainable economic development, climate change resilience, and social justice. As the field of allies has grown, C-3's role has evolved to provide a platform that promotes creating civic community.   Opportunities for Advocacy and Engagement: C3sandiego.org SANDAG Hector Vanegas LinkedIn    

This episode features Serge Dedina, the executive director and co-founder of WILDCOAST, an international conservation team. Not only did Serge serve as the mayor of Imperial Beach from 2014 to 2022, but he also chaired the SANDAG borders committee for six years, demonstrating his commitment to cross-border collaboration. With a focus on transboundary planning and conservation, Serge has been a key player in addressing the cross-border sewage pollution crisis in the San Diego-Tijuana region. In the conversation, Serge shares insights into the crucial role of cross-border collaboration in addressing sea-level change and the importance of getting involved and making a difference at the local level.   Timestamps: [2:01] WILDCOAST is an international conservation team that conserves coastal and marine ecosystems and addresses natural climate change through natural solutions. [2:10] Serge's journey of co-founding WILDCOAST and his history of serving as the Mayor of Imperial Beach from 2014 to 2022. [2:47] What does Serge hope to achieve in the role as Chair for C-3's Knowledge Action Network, and what hopes does he have for future civic awareness of our border region? [6:20] The border region can serve as a laboratory to get things done because there are no rules and we can take action and make up the rules to serve our community best as we go. [6:20] Serge discusses shifting the conversation away from thought partners to action partners and the punk rock DIY philosophy that helped him transform the city of Imperial Beach. [9:19] Serge talks about serving on the board of SANDAG and how cross-border collaboration has evolved on a government level. [11:22] By working with the media to communicate issues, problems, challenges, and needs, Serge has caught the attention of CNN and many other national and international media organizations. [13:43] How can we do better in solving the Tijuana sewage crisis and improving our water quality? [14:15] What would solving this issue mean for our South Bay communities and our neighbors in Tijuana? [19:31] The impact of our sea levels rising and holding the fossil fuel companies accountable. [29:05] The importance of taking positive actions at the micro level. [29:39] Instead of just tweeting and talking about things on social media, get off your device and get involved. Get active.   About C-3   Even before the California Coastal Commission or Environmental Protection Agency existed, Citizens Coordinate for Century 3 (C-3) was the environmental conscience of San Diego. Since that time, in part due to C-3's leadership in education, advocacy, and empowerment, a plethora of organizations have developed throughout San Diego County. These organizations specifically focus on promoting progressive values in architecture, urban design, land-use governance, natural resource management, sustainable economic development, climate change resilience, and social justice. As the field of allies has grown, C-3's role has evolved to provide a platform that promotes creating civic community.   Opportunities for Advocacy and Engagement: C3sandiego.org WILDCOAST Serge Dedina    

In the "Today in San Diego" podcast, Caltrans and SANDAG are hoping to tackle an issue that affects many port communities in San Diego: air pollution, a Feeding San Diego spokesperson says they are serving 80-90 shoppers every day and an air quality alert has been issued for the inland valleys until 5 p.m. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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San Diego Man Visiting Israel Talks About the Moment Hamas Attacked, Sandag Data Shows Drop in Violent Crime in County, City of San Diego Hiring Lifeguards for Next Summer SeasonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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This week, one of the most controversial plans in local politics was quashed. The San Diego Association of Governments board voted to remove the driving fee from all future plans. The fee was devised as a funding source to supplement gas tax revenue as hybrid and electric cars became more popular. And it was a driving deterrent to help the region meet its emission targets. But now that idea is dead. Not coincidentally, Hasan Ikhrata is leaving SANDAG as executive director soon. In this episode we review how it happened, the political implications and what's next for SANDAG. Plus: College rankings explained. Blowout in Barrio Logan over police. Politifest is nigh! Get your tickets at politifest.org See Andrea, Scott and Jakob's newsletters at vosd.org/newslettersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We break down San Diego and national news stories here in the John Riley Project. Topics include the SANDAG mileage tax, Uber, public restrooms, minimum wage for fast food, CA Bullet Train update, Target shutting down stores, Amazon monopoly?, and the looming Government Shutdown. Got a question or comment? You can drop your take in the live chat on Facebook or YouTube to get involved in the San Diego Community Forum. It's Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Here's what John Riley thinks: SANDAG Mileage Tax Scrapped Voters opposed this privacy intrusion and higher cost of living from SANDAG. Elected politicians listened. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2023-09-22/the-people-hate-this-san-diego-leaders-vote-to-forgo-road-user-charge-in-future-transportation-plans Uber and San Diego Yellow Cab Taxi Join Forces Capitalism is more about cooperation than competition. This partnership is a win for both companies and consumers that need a ride. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2023-09-26/call-an-uber-in-san-diego-and-you-may-get-a-taxi I Need a Bathroom… NOW! A San Diego technology company, Rest Space, has come up with an app that gives you access to private restrooms while in downtown San Diego or on the road. It's like Airbnb, but for restrooms. https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/bathroom-rental-app-aims-to-make-it-easier-to-find-restrooms-in-downtown-san-diego/ California Politicians are Considering an Increase of the Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers What do you think of a $20 minimum wage just for fast food workers? Local economists in San Diego offer their opinions. So does John. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2023-09-22/econometer-should-the-minimum-wage-for-fast-food-workers-be-raised California Bullet Train Update 15 years later, still a boondoggle. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/editorials/story/2023-09-27/california-bullet-train-2008-business-plan-high-speed-rail-subsidies Target Shutting Down Stores due to Crime Shoplifting is becoming a national sport. Now Target is opting out of communities where they are getting ripped off. Can you blame them? https://timesofsandiego.com/business/2023/09/26/target-to-shut-9-stores-across-4-states-including-ca-amid-rising-retail-crime/ Federal Government Suing Amazon Is Amazon a monopoly? Should they be broken up? Or is Jeff Bezos an American hero? https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ftc-faces-big-test-in-amazon-suit-alleging-its-retail-site-is-illegal-monopoly-162915306.html Are they really going to Shut Down the Federal Government? No. It's all political theater. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/shutdown-countdown-us-congress-has-four-days-fund-government-2023-09-27 San Diego Community Forum Govt grocery stores Pledge of allegiance Gas prices and EVs. Andrew Yang self-driving trucks #SanDiego #sandag #mileagetax #evs #electricvehicles #uber #yellowcab #capitalism #restspace #publicrestrooms #minimumwage #california #fastfood #bullettrain #gavinnewsom #amazon #ftc #jeffbezos #joebiden #kevinmccarthy Thank you to our livestream participants in the Community Forum. Thank you to all that listen and view. Get San Diego news and newsmaker updates, plus proven and easy-to-implement strategies to pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors: Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ PowayStore.com – your source for Poway T–shirts, gifts, and other Poway swag. https://powaystore.com/ I also co-host a podcast with legendary sports talk icon, Lee Hacksaw Hamilton. Check out Lee Hacksaw Hamilton's podcast every Thursday at 3pm on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter or wherever you get your podcasts.

Is the San Diego Real Estate Market Going Down A Good Or Bad Direction? You will find out everything in this podcast. All of the points made in this podcast is data from Costar.com and SANDAG. I hope you enjoy the podcast. Want to learn how to invest in real estate for free? Sign up for my FREE course! - https://www.multifamilymasterclass.li... Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWt9Ag-vhOY 0:00 Intro 1:05 Price Per Unit / Cap Rate in the past 12 months 2:25 Why San Diego Owners Don't Feel The Pain 3:12 Prices Fell How Much? 4:00 Transaction Volume is dying 4:30 Why People aren't selling 5:30 Why its a great time to buy! 6:30 North County Is Amazing Because... 8:41 Flight to quality 10:11 Why Deals Are Tough Right Now

Hasan Ikhrata will step down from leading SANDAG at the end of this year. What led to his departure and what impact has he had on the future of transportation in San Diego County?

DeMaio on the plan from SANDAG to build an aerial people mover for the airport.

San Diego County's top transportation official is stepping down at the end of the year. In other news, enforcement of San Diego's recently passed Unsafe Camping Ordinance is now in effect. Plus, the Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park is starting a new program to reach families in underserved neighborhoods called Community Mornings.

DeMaio celebrates the SANDAG Director, Hasan Ikhrata resigning.

Carl DeMaio comes on the show to talk about Hasan Ikhrata announcing his resignation from SANDAG at the end of the year. Tesla created a secret team to suppress driving range complaints. Tracy Park comes on the show to talk about the removal of RVs from about 1000ft of street in Playa Del Rey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

County Opens 29 Drop Boxes for District 4 Supervisors Election (msn.com) Meet the candidates for San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 4 - The San Diego Union-Tribune (sandiegouniontribune.com) Concern sets in as City of San Diego prepares to enforce Unsafe Camping Ordinance - (kusi.com) San Diego's Unsafe Camping Ordinance Goes into Effect, Enforcement to Begin Monday - Times of San Diego San Diego Police Have Already Cleared Large Homeless Encampments Downtown | Voice of San Diego San Diego Average Gas Price Back Up to $5 a Gallon | Newsradio 600 KOGO (iheart.com) SANDAG CEO Hasan Ikhrata to Depart Regional Agency at Year's End (msn.com)

We have lots of San Diego topics on the table including a federal fraud case in Poway, winners and losers in CA budget, the future of Coronado mayor Richard Bailey, Jim Desmond and Congestion Pricing on Freeways, and much more. It's Wednesday June 28, 2023. Here's what John Riley thinks: Poway Social Security Fraud A Poway man defrauded the Social Security system and the VA system of over $830,000 over 3 decades as he schemed to collect using his dead mother's name. WTF? Crazy story. Social Security will not be solvent starting in 2034. Poway seems to be in the news for all of the wrong reasons. Gavin Newsom's CA Budget – Winners & Losers (housing, climate, auto dealers, education) California had to spend less than they wanted due to the pending deficit. The CA budget is loaded with examples of winners and losers. Isn't that what government policies always do? Some win at the expense of others.  Some lose, so others can win. What ever happened to free trade and win-win outcomes? Tragic Teen e-Bike Death in Encinitas Collision While we mourn the loss of a young man in an e-bike accident, we look more broadly at the innovation in the e-bike market. Could this be a solution to help cities transition from suburban to urban? Do we have enough bike lanes? Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey is Running for County Board of Supervisors Maybe you have seen Richard Bailey's social media and direct mail messages. He has a lot to say about “The San Diego Comeback”. Why is a mayor of little ol' Coronado commenting about issues beyond his city? Because he is running for office!  Plus we discuss some proposed tax increases under consideration. Jim Desmond and SANDAG Congestion Freeway Tax They are already planning to charge a per-mile tax for road usage. It's not a bad idea, but it will be difficult to implement fairly. Now San Diego is considering a Congestion Tax for freeway usage to subsidize mass transit. What's going on here? This is a tax on the many to benefit the few. Mass transit ridership is in decline, so why are we subsidizing it? Paloma Aguirre, Imperial Beach, and the Problem of Tijuana Sewage Seems this sewage problem in the South Bay has going on for decades, yet they still can't fix it. Now the County Board of Supervisors has declared a state of emergency. San Diego congressional delegates are pushing President Biden to solve the problem. Meanwhile some beaches in Imperial Beach have been closed for a year and a half. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria: Corporate Welfare vs Road Repair Todd Gloria flip flopped. City officials and business leaders lobbied for San Diego to host a design event. Todd Gloria vowed to ensure it was privately funded. Now he is singing a different tune. He wants to use taxpayer dollars to subsidize corporations in town in order to generate more tax revenue. Should the city be run as a business? Should those resources instead be used to repair roads? San Diego Community Forum We discuss San Diego homelessness, eminent domain, Poway's Billion Dollar Bond, Steve Garvey as a California Senator, and this kerfuffle over Democrat vs Democratic. #SanDiego #homelessness #homeless #ranchobernardo #republicans #democrats #Poway #SteveGarvey #Westwood #richardbailey #coronado #encinitas #ebikes #toddgloria #jimdesmond #sandag #congestiontax #tijuana #sewege #imperialbeach #socialsecurity #babyformula #tariffs #education JRP0324 Relevant Links: A Poway man's mother died in 1990. He accepted $830K of benefits in her name for 32 years. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/courts/story/2023-06-27/poway-social-security-fraud-mother-guilty Winners and losers in the California budget deal https://calmatters.org/newsletters/whatmatters/2023/06/california-budget-winners-losers/ San Diego County leaders call on Biden to fix Tijuana sewage crisis https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/environment/story/2023-06-27/san-diego-county-supervisors-emerge...

Welcome to "LIVE at Connect '23 (Part 2)", a special edition of the Tyler Tech Podcast. Join us as we take you behind the scenes of Tyler Connect, Tyler's annual user conference that brings together government and technology leaders from all corners of the country. In this Part 2, we delve deeper into the heart of the conference, sharing the excitement and inspiration that filled the air.In Part 2, we talk to three Tyler Excellence award winners about what they did to receive the award, and what life was like before implementing their solutions.  We also talk to an industry expert in the school transportation space, and find out the important issues and trends facing the school transportation industry. Guests on LIVE at Connect '23 Part 2:Pamela Clark is the Business Systems Specialist for the town of Prosper, Texas. We talk to Pamela about her Tyler Excellence Award and how they went from a manual, paper system to an always on, 24/7 solution that reduced revision time by 50%. Cindy Burke is the Senior Director Data Science at San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG). Find out how they set a high level of excellence for their data and how they make it accessible to people, including visualizations.  Liang Tian, Ph.D is Principle, Data Science at SANDAG.  Hear him discuss the importance of creating dashboards that make data and information easily accessible and digestible for San Diego residents.  Tony Corpin is the Publisher of School Transportation News.  He talks about the school transportation industry and the important issues leaders in the space are addressing.  What are the current conversations happening in the school transportation space?Learn more about Tyler TechnologiesDiscover more great content from Tyler Technologies

As part of the Knowledge to Action series, we continue the conversation around San Diego's Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP) and welcome Holly Smit Kicklighter, a biologist and key figure around the program. Holly details MSCP's historical significance, its international model status, and its role in achieving climate action goals for the region. Holly talks about how this game-changing land plan creates opportunities for new interaction with our nature and safeguards the existing species that call San Diego home.   Timestamps: [4:24] What is the Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP)? [4:54] The Endangered Species Act. [7:16] How was the MSCP program received by the public when it first came out? [9:21] Why is the MSCP still so important for San Diego, and how does it differ from other cities?  [14:50] The Multiple Habitat Preservation Areas and the Planning Areas, and how they relate to the MSCP. [17:52] What assurances are provided under the MSCP that the preserved areas can be properly maintained? [19:16] What would it look like if we didn't have the MSCP? [23:02] What current threats are there for MSCP, and how do we rise above these challenges? [25:07] The importance of more education around understanding protecting our land and biodiversity in our community. [27:12] MSCP and climate action goals. [28:08] SDMMP, the San Diego mitigation monitoring program, and how important it was to get SANDAG involved. [29:25] What kind of impact do you think that the San Diego sub-regional MSCP and the city's MSCP subarea plan made outside of San Diego? [32:26] Dovetailing of the MSCP with climate change resiliency, and how Amber Pairis was influential in this movement.   About C-3 In its 60 years of existence, Citizens Coordinate for Century 3 (C-3) has brought together local thought leaders from planning, design, policy, academia, community development, and more to address our region's distinctive and pressing land use challenges. In founding C-3 almost 60 years ago, architect Lloyd Ruocco's vision was to bring together our region's most creative minds from the arts, sciences, academia, and government to share ideas, learn new perspectives, and build fellowship around the idea of creating livable communities.   Opportunities for Advocacy and Engagement: C3sandiego.org MSCP ]

The San Diego Blood Bank is working to expand a program that better matches donated blood with patients in need. In other news, the county and SANDAG are asking for the public's input on a new report that deals with alternatives to incarceration. Plus, we have details on some weekend arts events happening in San Diego County.

As part of the Knowledge to Action series, this episode features two leaders from Ocean Discovery Institute, Board Member Vanessa Sandoval, and Carla Camacho, Manager of Business Development. They discuss their previous experience with the Institute and how getting involved at a young age helped shape their careers in adulthood. Vanessa and Carla discuss the mission of Ocean Discovery Institute, and the commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion while inspiring the next generation of science leaders. They share how someone can get involved, and what the Institute is doing to provide education and experiences for young people traditionally excluded from science due to race, income status, or background.   Timestamps: [2:21] Vanessa and Carla discuss joining Ocean Discovery as students and how they found community and a sense of belonging while quenching their thirst to learn more about marine life and science. [4:54] Ocean Discovery Institute's mission is to transform lives through science, by inspiring the next generation of science leaders. The Institute creates learning experiences for young people that are traditionally excluded from science due to either their race or income status. [5:05] The Institute's goal is that the students will join high-paying fields that will break generational poverty, and in turn, that will eventually change the future of science. [7:59] Vanessa and Carla talk about selecting the community in City Heights, where there are close to 20,000 young people who are representatives of a diverse number of cultures and ethnicities. [8:30] How is Ocean Discovery inspiring the next generation of science leaders? [13:05] What are some of the resources available to students at Ocean Discovery? [16:48] How does Ocean Discovery empower young people to address the challenges that are seen in our oceans? [19:29] Vanessa and Carla discuss how the San Diego watershed affects oceans and beaches and how we can protect San Diego's most sensitive resources. [25:33] Some of the key players include the Regional Water Quality Control Board, and on a federal level, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. On a state level, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. On the local level, in addition to the City of San Diego, there is SANDAG (the metropolitan planning organization) and the County of San Diego. [27:00] How does Ocean Discovery build awareness of topics like global warming and climate change?   About C-3 In its 60 years of existence, Citizens Coordinate for Century 3 (C-3) has brought together local thought leaders from planning, design, policy, academia, community development, and more to address our region's distinctive and pressing land use challenges. In founding C-3 almost 60 years ago, architect Lloyd Ruocco's vision was to bring together our region's most creative minds from the arts, sciences, academia, and government to share ideas, learn new perspectives, and build fellowship around the idea of creating livable communities.   Opportunities for Advocacy and Engagement: C3sandiego.org Ocean Discovery Institute   Quotes: “When I joined Ocean Discovery as a freshman student, I found a community where I felt a sense of belonging.” [2:50] — Carla “I feel like throughout Ocean Discovery, I have received so much. I've gotten so many resources and been connected with so many people that have helped me move my career along.” [5:28] — Vanessa “I think one of the ways that we inspire the next generation of leaders is that we inspire the students to become anything that they want to become.” — Carla [8:41] “I think it's important to think about how our personal actions can make a difference.” — Carla [21:25] “San Diego is one of the most biologically diverse regions in the country, so our resources are really important. I think as a region, we take that really seriously, and we have a lot of plans and regulations and guidelines, in order to help make sure that we keep those resources safe for years to come.” — Carla [23:26]  

San Diego County residents need to pay attention to big issues being decided at the Board of Supervisors, like the SANDAG "track and tax" Mileage Tax, and Covid policies, like continuing vaccine and mask mandates at various institutions, even after the "State of Emergency" has finally been lifted in CA. Supervisor Jim Desmond, recently re-elected by a landslide to a second 4-year term, deals with these and other challenging issues that affect our day to day lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

San Diego County leaders are pushing for major changes in our region. Look in the crystal ball and we can see plans for more housing, more trolleys, more busses, more people, and now a per mile mileage tax. Can San Diego accommodate more growth? What do think of their plans to make this happen? It is Wednesday, February 22nd. Here is a roundup of news stories in and around San Diego County. Here is what John Riley thinks: Is SANDAG's Mileage Tax moral or practical? This mileage tax proposed by SANDAG is causing plenty of discussion for San Diegans. We are already paying property taxes, sales taxes, gas taxes and income taxes to fund roads, highways and freeways. Now they want to add another tax. Didn't SANDAG pass the TRANSNET sales tax increase decades ago to fund this? How are they going to charge per mile? Seems like we will either have GPS devices tracking our driving patterns and this raises valid concerns about privacy. Their plan is already charging a grandma in Rancho Bernardo a sales tax increase so a student from a rich family can take the trolley to college at a low price. Is that moral? Are trains and subways the right vision for the future? Or will self-driving electric vehicles offer a better solution that can function as individualized pods that get you right to your destination while also working in a swarm like mass transit? Climate change activists are suing to stop Mira Mesa's long-term housing plan Mira Mesa recently announced a 30-year growth plan and Coastal Environmental Rights Foundation, or CERF, is suing the City of San Diego because the plan does not match up with their climate plan for carbon emission reduction. Now climate goals and housing goals are stalled while lawyers sort this out. Are these groups counter productively harming their own interests? Will the GOP kill Social Security? Social Security has been in the news since the State of the Union address when President Biden accused the Republicans of wanting to slash Social Security spending. Sure, there are a few Republicans that want to do this, but do you think the GOP has the cajónes to actually do it? Is it in the GOP's best interest to cut spending for their senior citizen voter base? We break down the controversy and discuss the morality and mechanics of Social Security. Referenced Links: Chris Cate Tweet, Feb 21: You know what. Screw it. Let's just not build anything anymore. What housing crisis? https://twitter.com/chrisjcate/status/1628069276098912261 Enviro Law Group Sues San Diego for Missing Climate Goals in Mira Mesa https://voiceofsandiego.org/2023/02/21/enviro-law-group-sues-san-diego-for-missing-climate-goals-in-mira-mesa/ Thank you to our livestream participants in the Community Forum. Thank you to all that listen and view. #sandiego #housing #miramesa #SANDAG #mileagetax #climatechange #socialsecurity Get San Diego news and newsmaker updates, plus proven and easy-to-implement strategies to pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors: Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ PowayStore.com – your source for Poway t-shirts, gifts, and other Poway swag. https://powaystore.com/ I also co-host a podcast with legendary sports talk icon, Lee Hacksaw Hamilton. Check out Lee Hacksaw Hamilton's podcast every Thursday at 3pm on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter or wherever you get your podcasts. ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway INSTAGRAM ➡  https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ SPONSOR ➡  https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ DONATE ➡  https://johnrileyproject.

Throughout the pandemic, the political divide has been bitter — and deadly. This week, Voice reporters finished an unprecedented review of death certificates from the second year of the pandemic, after the vaccine was released. They determined the demographics of who died changed dramatically. Reporter Will Huntsberry explains the findings. Plus: The most dramatic Audit Committee discussion you've ever heard. The short and adorable history of Elon Musk and SANDAG. And your new favorite newsletter. Andrea's Cup of Chisme: vosd.org/chismeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode we are very lucky to be joined by San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond to discuss SANDAG and his inside look at how the organization operates. Jim details how prior plans to raise revenue for roads and transportation have failed and how the weighted vote makes it impossible for smaller communities to have a voice. *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from a place of sanity and rationality.* Support California Underground on Patreon at www.patreon.com/CaliforniaUnderground Follow California Underground on Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_underground Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://california-underground.creator-spring.com Review the Anchor.Fm Privacy Policy: Anchor - The easiest way to make a podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/californiaunderground/message

Today on the Southern California Real Estate Report we give you a rundown on the potential new office spaces SANDAG is considering for new office space.The space will be for between 350-375 people.They have been in their current space for 34 years.The options include the new Horton Plaza campus.Referenced article:https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/list/sandag-is-shopping-for-substantial-office-space-in-downtown-san-diego

Column: SANDAG board weighs in on who has the power - Pomerado News (sandiegouniontribune.com) VOSD Podcast: 'I Do Declare...' | Voice of San Diego Scott Sherman: "Housing as a human right" agenda will increase cost of living - (kusi.com) Richard Rider: San Diego's housing agenda will push out landlords - (kusi.com) Santee YMCA critic on "Tucker Carlson Tonight" - YouTube Santee YMCA trans woman reveals identity - YouTube

On this episode we discuss what is SANDAG, what authority do they have, and what do they actually do with all that money they raise in taxes? (Spoiler not a lot). We also discuss the issue of "weighted voting" and CEO Hasan Ikhrata's lavish dinners on tax payer money. Links Mentioned in Show https://legiscan.com/CA/text/AB805/id/1626374 https://www.kusi.com/chula-vista-mayor-john-mccann-rejected-from-sandag-board-giving-weighted-vote-to-democrats/ https://inewsource.org/2022/04/07/sandag-taxpayer-funded-upscale-dining/ *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from a place of sanity and rationality.* Support California Underground on Patreon at www.patreon.com/CaliforniaUnderground Follow California Underground on Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_underground Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://california-underground.creator-spring.com Review the Anchor.Fm Privacy Policy: Anchor - The easiest way to make a podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/californiaunderground/message

Political tensions rise at SANDAG during a recent leadership vote. What will that mean for San Diego's climate goals?

State housing officials are dialing up the pressure on Coronado to zone for more affordable housing, or the city could soon face a lawsuit. In other news, the Chula Vista City Council Tuesday appointed Democrat Councilmember Andrea Cardenas to the SANDAG board. Plus, how the weather this holiday weekend could impact your plans.

Activist demands California dole out 'at least $830,000' per person in racial reparations: 'Comply or it's going to be a serious backlash' - TheBlaze Why San Diego Still Doesn't Have a Homeless Safe Campground | Voice of San Diego SANDAG CEO: If State Lets San Diego Kill Driving Fee, It Shows Its Climate Talk Is Fake | Voice of San Diego Opinion: California rooftop solar bias is pointing us in the wrong direction (mercurynews.com) Net-metering for dummies: Explaining the rooftop solar scam – MUTH'S TRUTHS (muthstruths.com) CPUC passes new rooftop solar rules - The San Diego Union-Tribune (sandiegouniontribune.com)

In this in-depth interview, CEO of the San Diego Association of Governments Hasan Ikhrata explained why he's standing by a plan to charge drivers for every mile they drive — even after his board abandoned is. We also discuss whether it's time for him to leave his job (hint: maybe), the dysfunction of the SANDAG board and the future of the region. Note: Our weekly news wrap-up episode will drop Friday afternoon, as usual. Support interviews like this and everything we do at VOSD at vosd.org/podpeopleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Father Joe's Calls for More Affordable Housing Amid 'Disheartening' Rise in Downtown Homeless - Times of San Diego City Council Updates Mira Mesa Community Plan, Adds Capacity for 24,000 Homes - Times of San Diego Republican gains could mean changes for SANDAG, Ikhrata (thecoastnews.com) Nathan Fletcher Exploring Run for State Senate When Toni Atkins Is Termed Out - Times of San Diego

This episode of THE Amicable Divorce Expert podcast is about workplace burnout for women and men who are also going through divorce.   This is what you will learn:   Burnout can lead to thoughts of suicide.   What leads to burnout? How does this specifically address working mothers?   The conditions in the workplace and the personal lives of people going through divorce both factor into overall burnout.   What is Parental Burnout?   How responsible is the employer in creating burnout?   What is proximity bias?   The Huuman Group™ is about humanizing the workplace. How?   What are the leadership skills necessary to address and prevent burnout?   Preventing burnout must be modeled by the leadership of an organization, along with middle management who can be the most burned out. How is this done?   Productively suffers when workers come to work under stress and emotional pain.   Children are even affected at school when their parents are in burnout. How can this change at home and at school?   How did Covid affect burnout by working from home?   Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills in the ability to connect with the team to humanize the health and welfare of their workers.   What is Psychological Safety?   How does self-awareness influence leaders, and biases of leaders?   The importance of coaching in the study of behavior science to mitigate unconscious and conscious bias.   How does the feeling of failure due to divorce impact work productivity?   #burnout #workplaceburnout #divorce #empathy #emotionalintelligence #leadership #parentalburnout #leadershipskills #podcast #psychologicalsafety #suicideideation #diversity #loyalty #trust #safety #groupcoaching #vulnerability #coaching #mentalhealthcrises #TheHuumanGroup #Dr.JacquelineKerr #KristieRible #TheAmicableDivorceExpertpodcast #community #corporateleaders #courage #listeningskills #behaviorchange #unconsciousbias #biastraining #brainfog #workplacegenderbalance #performanceindicators #advocacy #businessadvocacy   Biographies of Dr. Jacqueline Kerr and Kristi Rible   Dr Jacqueline Kerr is a mom, behavior change scientist and burnout survivor. She hosts the podcast Overcoming working mom burnout. Her TEDx talk is How to stop burnout before it starts. She is the Head of Behavior Science at The Huuman Group and provides support to companies on having impact through evidence-based behavior change, understanding and solving multi-level public health problems such as burnout, and using implementation science to improve program effectiveness.   Dr Kerr is in the top 1% of most cited scientists worldwide. She was a public health professor until 2018 when she burned out. Dr Kerr's work is included in the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's Community Health Guide and she has received over $56 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health and the American Heart Association working on interventions in community settings such as neighborhoods, schools, workplaces, and retirement communities. She also received over $10 million in funding focusing on women's health. She has been passionate about age friendly cities and was a consultant to both the AARP and SANDAG.   You can connect with Dr Kerr through her: Website: www.DrJacquelineKerr.com Podcast: Overcoming working mom burnout TEDx talk: https://youtu.be/9YY0gVnVPoQ Stand up comedy: https://youtu.be/Ulx5VNK4E08 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jacqueline-kerr-a62581173/   As founder and CEO of The Huuman Group™ (a leadership, coaching, and culture consultancy), Kristi is dedicated to humanizing the workplace by building caring leaders for thriving cultures. Caring leaders understand that the future of work demands flexibility for successful work+life integration, psychological safety, and full a representation of our collective humanity: diverse, equitable, and inclusive.   Her international leadership experience spans more than twenty years of working across technology and consumer products for both public and startup ventures throughout the US, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. To every consulting, teaching, or coaching engagement, she brings an intercultural and multidisciplinary perspective.   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristirible/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/the-huuman-group™/ Instagram: @kristirible and @thehuumangroup Twitter: @kristirible www.thehuumangroup.com

Homeless Residents Often Can't Get the Shelter They Seek | Voice of San Diego A Closer Look at San Diego's Homeless Census Results  | Voice of San Diego New SANDAG audit questions millions in contract spending | KPBS Public Media Newsom Cites Dubious Evidence That Lockdowns Saved California's Economy (reason.com) Tax the rich for more EVs? California Democrats split (msn.com)

The candidates for Chula Vista mayor joined us to put a stamp on our inaugural Politifest South. This is the second of a two-part live podcast for Politifest 2022, hosted at the Emo Brown Foundation in Chula Vista. Panelists:Ammar Campa-NajjarChula Vista City Counclimember John McCann Talking points: Police and firefighters. Homelessness. Sales taxes and city revenue. Chula Vista roots and residence. SANDAG. See everything Politifest at politifest.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KUSI News on Twitter: "Homeless Advocate Michael McConnell gives his first-hand account of migrants being "dumped" at a homeless shelter in San Diego. Homelessness is overwhelming San Diego already without Biden's border surpluses. Full story: https://t.co/sfwuVSi7Lt https://t.co/V6x8bVw0wN" / Twitter Coronado, three other cities lose legal bid to limit affordable housing - The San Diego Union-Tribune (sandiegouniontribune.com) Illegal street vending in Gaslamp increases despite new laws - (kusi.com)

This week, we discuss whatever happened to... that SANDAG driving fee, San Diego's food waste recycling program and the downtown homeless services hub. We've got a theme going on this week across Voice content — a look back on stories that were once front page news but have since shirked the public eye. To cap off our “Whatever Happened To...” week, we're revisiting these three San Diego storylines. Plus: Scott is Tiktok famous. And reasons to support your favorite local public affairs pod. vosd.org/podpeopleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the next eight years, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) needed to pass three different tax increases. These increases would fund the grandest of their plans to improve transportation for the whole region and update the ways we get around, large and small. But this week, the first of those three initiatives failed. And it failed fast. We review what happened and why. Plus: Graduations. Big hopes for big buildings on the coast. And the latest election results. Join our fundraising campaign and support the show: vosd.org/give See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five have been confirmed to be dead after an MV-22 Osprey belonging to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing based at Camp Pendleton crashed around noon on Wednesday. Also, SANDAG has revealed its new rules around credit card spending by its employees. Plus, the San Diego International Fringe Festival wraps up this weekend.

This week, we break down an effort by SANDAG to get a transit tax on the November 2022 ballot and a few other measures that are starting to take shape. Plus: A 101 Ash St. thing we can't let go. And new numbers — and a new idea — on homelessness. Get the newsletter for this podcast at vosd.org/newsletters See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.