CATALOG

Twelve members of inewsource’s Documenters program explored the park and interviewed visitors. What they found was a mixture of love and awe for San Diego’s crown jewel even as it crumbles.

Chula Vista City Council reviewed the city’s special events funding since 2022 and newly proposed city event categorizations and procedures. Much of the discussion centered on the recent State of the City address held at the Elite Athlete Training Center in April, showing drawn-out tensions among the council and mayor.

The board agreed to increase funding for community development and potentially establish a joint “Discover Coronado, Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center” in response to the Coronado City Council’s concern that the board was not contributing enough to community projects.

The council approved a $10,000 loan to help fund the rehabilitation of the National City Park Apartments, a 450-unit complex for low and moderate-income residents that was originally constructed in 1968.

The City Center Business Improvement District board approved its strategic plan for next fiscal year, which focused on activating and raising visibility of downtown’s arts and creativity, and developing a design identity.

The San Diego Community Power board approved a policy to put a portion of its financial reserves toward a Rate Stabilization Reserve (RSR) fund to help support predictable customer rates over time.

Cities across San Diego County together spend billions of taxpayers dollars every year, led by elected officials who make decisions on public safety, development projects and more. But how accessible is that information to the people these cities serve? inewsource and its San Diego Documenters team found out.

During the quarterly Sheriff’s update, North Coastal Station Captain Shane Watts reported a 50 percent increase in deputy-initiated activity from 2024 to 2025 and an overall decrease in crime in Encinitas during that same time frame.

The Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee was presented with an annual dam safety program update for 2024-2025 and asked to approve two as-needed dam design services agreements for a total of $150 million over ten years.

The SANDAG and Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association (SCTCA) Tribal Housing Grant Program awarded $4.4 million in total funds to eight tribal projects.

A recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation at the Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane spurred community calls for city intervention and a city council member-initiated request for a report on federal activities in Carlsbad.

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board voted 6-0 to establish a 6-month moratorium on collecting late fees and shutting off water service for customers impacted by the federal government shutdown.

The Sustainability Advisory Committee (SAC) reviewed and gave feedback on a draft plastics ordinance that would prohibit single-use non-compostable plastic food service ware, such as utensils, plates, straws, cups, and condiment containers.