San Diego Public Library Champions Literary Freedom During Banned Books Week

October 3, 2025, 1:16 pm

Banned Books Week is back at the San Diego Public Library (SDPL) for its annual spotlight on literary censorship efforts and celebration of the right to read. Now in its 43rd year nationwide, Banned Books Week’s theme for 2025 is “Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights.” The week is recognized… Read more about San Diego Public Library Champions Literary Freedom During Banned Books Week

Library

Mayor Gloria, City Leaders and Wave FC Celebrate Playground Resurfacing Project

October 2, 2025, 1:47 pm

The City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department and San Diego Wave Fútbol Club hosted a special event this morning at Dolores Magdaleno Memorial Park and Recreation Center in Logan Heights to celebrate the team’s playground improvement contribution. Earlier this year, Wave FC contributed… Read more about Mayor Gloria, City Leaders and Wave FC Celebrate Playground Resurfacing Project

Parks and Recreation

City Clears Runway for Brown Field Airport’s Future

October 1, 2025, 12:54 pm

To guide long-term development plans for the City of San Diego’s Brown Field Airport, including how it will meet future aviation demand, bring the airport to updated safety standards and provide for growth opportunities, the San Diego City Council unanimously approved the Brown Field Airport Master… Read more about City Clears Runway for Brown Field Airport’s Future

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City of San Diego Permits Nearly 8,800 New Homes in 2024, Marking Two-Year Surge in Housing Production

September 29, 2025, 3:56 pm

The City of San Diego today released its 2025 Annual Report on Homes, showing that 8,782 new homes were permitted in 2024, the second most productive year in the last decade and a continuation of the strong momentum in housing production over the past two years. Read more about City of San Diego Permits Nearly 8,800 New Homes in 2024, Marking Two-Year Surge in Housing Production

Housing and Neighborhoods

Two Days Left for City of San Diego Customers to Make Trash Bin Selections

September 29, 2025, 10:31 am

Tomorrow, Sept. 30, is the deadline for eligible property owners to set up their customer accounts for City of San Diego trash and recycling services. Setting up an account allows customers to select the bin size that works for them and to receive updates from the City about services and recycling… Read more about Two Days Left for City of San Diego Customers to Make Trash Bin Selections

Environment

City of San Diego’s Two Airports to Receive Nearly $4 Million in Funding for Infrastructure Improvements

September 26, 2025, 2:59 pm

The City of San Diego’s two airports, Montgomery-Gibbs Executive and Brown Field, have secured nearly $4 million in federal funding to make much-needed infrastructure improvements. Three Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants will ultimately ensure the airports remain in optimal condition and… Read more about City of San Diego’s Two Airports to Receive Nearly $4 Million in Funding for Infrastructure Improvements

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Mayor Gloria Formalizes Sister City Partnership with Marseille, France

September 25, 2025, 11:27 am

Today, Mayor Todd Gloria officially signed a Sister City agreement with Mayor Benoît Payan of Marseille, France, formalizing a partnership designed to expand economic opportunities, foster cultural exchange, and build lasting connections between the two dynamic port cities.  Read more about Mayor Gloria Formalizes Sister City Partnership with Marseille, France

Transformational Sports Arena Redevelopment Project Advances Toward Final Decisions

September 24, 2025, 4:18 pm

Midway Rising, which aims to transform the approximately 49-acre Sports Arena site in the Midway district into a vibrant mixed-use community hub with the largest affordable housing development in the history of California, is advancing to a series of public hearings leading to final City Council… Read more about Transformational Sports Arena Redevelopment Project Advances Toward Final Decisions

Housing and Neighborhoods

Fire Chief Logan Joins Regional Public Safety Leaders at SDG&E to Reinforce Wildfire Readiness

September 19, 2025, 3:31 pm

Public safety leaders from across the San Diego region came together this week to highlight a coordinated approach to wildfire readiness. The gathering marked a mid-season mobilization of firefighting tools and equipment, as wildfires continued to pop up around San Diego and across California… Read more about Fire Chief Logan Joins Regional Public Safety Leaders at SDG&E to Reinforce Wildfire Readiness

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City Breaks Ground on Rose Creek Village: New Affordable Housing Project with Units Reserved for Veterans

September 17, 2025, 3:55 pm

The City of San Diego officially broke ground today on Rose Creek Village, a new affordable housing community that will provide 59 high-quality studio apartments, including 18 units reserved for veterans. Set to open in 2026, this innovative project in the Pacific Beach neighborhood will connect… Read more about City Breaks Ground on Rose Creek Village: New Affordable Housing Project with Units Reserved for Veterans

Housing and Neighborhoods