Category: San Diego County
Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories impacting the lives of the Filipino-American community in San Diego County.
San Diego homeownership gap persists
Photo: SANDIEGO.GOV SAN DIEGO — Buying a home in San Diego is becoming less about aspiration and more about who can realistically afford to enter the market. Recent housing data show…
San Diego moves to close $146 million deficit with layoffs, furloughs, and service cuts
Photo: TODDGLORIA.COM SAN DIEGO — Mayor Todd Gloria has introduced a budget proposal that includes layoffs, employee furloughs, and reductions to public services as the City of San Diego confronts a projected $146 million…
San Diego renames park in honor of fallen Fil-Am officer Austin Machitar
Officer Austin Machitar of the San Diego Police Department’s Northern Division was a respected field training officer remembered for his professionalism, humility, and service to the community.(Photo credit : City of…
Millennials lead San Diego mortgage market but struggle with affordability
Millennials now make up more than half of mortgage inquiries in San Diego, but record home prices and steep down payments keep ownership out of reach for many. SAN…
San Diego County Housing Market Cools as Urban Core Leads in New Development
SAN DIEGO – San Diego County’s housing market is showing signs of cooling after years of record-setting growth, offering a mixed outlook for buyers, renters, and developers across the region. New…
San Diego Unified awaits $13 million in frozen federal K‑12 funding
Dr. Gloria E. Ciriza San Diego County Office of Education Superintendent Photo source : SAN DIEGO COUNTY Office OF EDUCATION San Diego, CA – San Diego Unified School District remains in…
Thousands of San Diegans Brace for Food-Aid Cuts
SAN DIEGO — Thousands of San Diego County residents are at risk of losing or seeing reductions in their food assistance benefits following federal spending cuts signed into law this…
San Diego’s $25 Minimum Wage for Tourism Workers Moves Forward
SAN DIEGO — A proposal to raise the minimum wage for thousands of San Diego tourism-sector workers to $25/hour cleared its first major hurdle on June 25, with the City…
A lucky penny, premonitions & surrounded by plenty of family, single mom from Long Beach wins brand new Temecula home – courtesy of Pechanga
Home Sweet Win! host Ty Pennington with winner Mayra V. and promotional model. Photos courtesy of Pechanga Resort Casino TEMECULA – The winner of a brand-new Temecula house says the…
San Diego Unveils Ambitious Civic Center Revitalization Plan Anchored in Culture, Education, and Equity
The city unveils a bold Civic Center revitalization plan to transform six downtown blocks into a vibrant hub focused on arts, education, housing, and equity. Led by a diverse coalition,…
San Diego Housing Prices Dip, but Affordability Remains Out of Reach for Many
Homes are increasingly selling below asking price in 2025, yet affordability remains a major challenge, with median prices still around $850,000. The San Diego housing market is cooling, with more…
San Diego Cracks Down on Crosswalk Parking: Over 4,200 Tickets Issued Under California’s New Daylighting Law
SAN DIEGO – A sweeping state law meant to protect pedestrians is now being rigorously enforced in San Diego, where city officials have issued more than 4,200 citations since March…
LA JOLLA SECESSION EFFORT ADVANCES DESPITE CITY OPPOSITION
Mayor Todd Gloria Grassroots Movement Gains Momentum as San Diego Officials Push Back LA JOLLA — The push to make La Jolla an independent city has cleared a critical hurdle,…
Tuberculosis Exposure Reported at St. Michael’s Catholic Church
By Fernanda Lopez Halvorson, County of San Diego Communications Office The County’s Tuberculosis Control Program is working with St. Michael’s Catholic Church in the Paradise Hills area of San Diego to…
Get set to make a splash! Pechanga Resort Casino opens The Cove, its 4.5-acre pool oasis, February 24 for the season
PECHANGA Resort Casino gives guests the chance to make a splash, just ahead of Spring Break. The Cove, Pechanga’s 4.5-acre pool oasis and one of the largest resort pool complexes at…
County awarded $12.4M to establish new recuperative beds
COUNTY Behavioral Health Services has been awarded $12.4 million in state funding for bridge housing. The funds will be used to create 49 new recuperative care beds for people who…
Poll workers needed for Presidential General Election
THE Registrar of Voters needs poll workers for the November Presidential General Election, especially those who are bilingual in any of ten specific languages. Federal law requires the Registrar’s office to…
Mayor Gloria secures city council approval of historic 25-year lease for WorldBeat Center
Agreement allows the cultural institution to continue offering programs, art exhibits, performances and more SAN DIEGO – In a historic move to secure the future of a cultural institution in…
We want to hear from you! City of San Diego seeks community input on trash and recycling services
Public meetings, questionnaires and focus groups will help the city identify resident prioritiesSAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego wants to hear from San Diegans who receive trash and…
Mayor Gloria secures city council approval of historic 25-year lease for WorldBeat Center
Agreement allows the cultural institution to continue offering programs, art exhibits, performances and more SAN DIEGO – In a historic move to secure the future of a cultural institution in…
County offers reminders of summer safety tips for children
HOT temperatures continue as summer is in full swing in San Diego County and children are spending more time outside. “There are so many fun activities for children and families…
City Council unanimously confirms Robert Logan II as city’s next Fire-Rescue Chief
Logan, a 24-year veteran, will take over as Fire-Rescue Chief in August SAN DIEGO – On Monday, July 15, the city council unanimously confirmed Mayor Todd Gloria’s appointment of Deputy…
Applicants needed for Citizens’ Law Enforcement Review Board
THE County’s Citizens’ Law Enforcement Review Board is taking applications to fill an opening on its board. CLERB was established in 1990 to investigate citizen complaints against San Diego County Sheriff’s…
Mayor Gloria proposes first real, permanent city effort to address homelessness
City council to vote on negotiated lease for planned Hope @ Vine campus SAN DIEGO – As the latest and perhaps most significant, long-term step in the City of San…
Stay cool, have fun, explore summer at your library
SCHOOL’S out for summer and wait… the kids are bored already? Check out Summer at Your (County) Library. The County Library is offering a wide array of fun things to do….
San Diego Regional Cyber Lab supports local businesses with cyber security needs
Free online resource uses artificial intelligence technology to help public and private organizations SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego’s Cyber Lab now offers a new web-based resource that…
County drug disposal pilot program reaches milestone
THE county’s Drug Disposal Pilot Program has reached a milestone by distributing more than 1,200 drug deactivating pouches. The county teamed up with physicians, dentists, and pharmacists to provide the…
Fiesta Island named Best Dog Park by USA Today reader’s poll
Fiesta Island provides 90-acres of space for visitors to enjoy with their four-legged friends SAN DIEGO – San Diegans love their furry friends and on Wednesday, July 3 a City…
County adopts new budget
COUNTY Supervisors unanimously adopted a new $8.53 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 during a board meeting on Tuesday, June 25. The budget took effect on Monday, July 1. The…