Transforming Lives Through Art: Far South/Border North Becomes Largest Arts Jobs Program in Region’s History

May 23, 2025, 10:05 am

What happens when art meets action? A newly released report by the City of San Diego reveals that the Far South/Border North (FSBN) initiative sparked creativity across the region and created 940 jobs, making it the largest arts workforce program for artists in both San Diego and Imperial County… Read more about Transforming Lives Through Art: Far South/Border North Becomes Largest Arts Jobs Program in Region’s History

Arts and Culture

San Diego Police and Fire-Rescue Respond to Plane Crash in Tierrasanta

May 22, 2025, 4:43 pm

At 3:45 a.m. this morning, the San Diego Fire-Rescue and the San Diego Police Department responded to reports of a Cessna 550 crashing into a home on the 3100 block of Salmon Road. Both agencies arrived quickly, extinguished multiple fires, assisted residents with evacuations, and later searched… Read more about San Diego Police and Fire-Rescue Respond to Plane Crash in Tierrasanta

Public Safety

First Round of New Electric Vehicle Chargers Have Been Installed

May 21, 2025, 11:04 am

The installation of the first round of new electric vehicle chargers is now complete. Over the past two weeks, EVerged, the company contracted with the City to create its new EV charging network, has replaced old and non-working EV chargers in a dozen City parking lots, from the San Diego Zoo, to… Read more about First Round of New Electric Vehicle Chargers Have Been Installed

Environment

Celebrating Public Works Employees and Their Accomplishments During National Public Works Week

May 21, 2025, 8:48 am

This week, May 18 to 24, is National Public Works Week (NPWW) and the City of San Diego is joining cities across the country in recognizing thousands of dedicated public works employees who plan, build, manage and operate the critical infrastructure, systems and services that improve the lives of… Read more about Celebrating Public Works Employees and Their Accomplishments During National Public Works Week

Public Works

San Diego Police Reflect on 136 Years of Protecting and Serving America’s Finest City

May 20, 2025, 6:12 pm

The San Diego Police Department (SDPD) celebrated its 136th birthday with a Changing of the Guard ceremony on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in front of SDPD Headquarters in Downtown. The ceremony included a speech from Police Chief Scott Wahl, who is the 36th police chief in SDPD’s history and a second-… Read more about San Diego Police Reflect on 136 Years of Protecting and Serving America’s Finest City

Public Safety

City Council Approves Plan to Turn Former East Village Skydiving Facility into Fully Affordable Housing

May 20, 2025, 5:14 pm

A City-owned former skydiving facility in East Village is set to be transformed into 164 new affordable homes after today’s City Council approval of an agreement with Father Joe’s Villages outlining the terms of its sale and future redevelopment. The building, located at 1401 Imperial Ave.,… Read more about City Council Approves Plan to Turn Former East Village Skydiving Facility into Fully Affordable Housing

Housing and Neighborhoods

Homelessness Falls Nearly 14% in City of San Diego

May 20, 2025, 9:04 am

Homelessness in the city of San Diego dropped by 13.5% in the last year, according to new data released today by the Regional Task Force on Homelessness. The numbers come from the most recent Point in Time Count, which was held in January.  Read more about Homelessness Falls Nearly 14% in City of San Diego

Homelessness Solutions

Final Work Scheduled for Resurfaced Stretch of College Avenue

May 18, 2025, 1:06 pm

Important nighttime road work is scheduled to begin tomorrow along College Avenue. Starting Monday, May 19, at 10 p.m., a portion of College Avenue in the Navajo and College Area communities will be temporarily closed as the City wraps up final work on the recently resurfaced roadway by painting… Read more about Final Work Scheduled for Resurfaced Stretch of College Avenue

Public Works

Check the List, Claim Your Cash! City of San Diego Issues Unclaimed Monies Report

May 16, 2025, 12:51 pm

The City of San Diego is reaching out to businesses and individuals who may be owed money in the form of refunds or vendor payments. More than 800 businesses and individuals are eligible for unclaimed monies and the deadline to submit claims is fast approaching, on June 16, 2025. Unclaimed… Read more about Check the List, Claim Your Cash! City of San Diego Issues Unclaimed Monies Report

Business

Mayor Gloria Secures Approval to Rename City Park in Honor of Officer Austin Machitar

May 16, 2025, 10:21 am

The North Clairemont Community Park will soon bear a new name in honor of a fallen hero. With unanimous approval from the City of San Diego’s Parks and Recreation Board, Mayor Todd Gloria’s proposal to rename the park as Officer Austin Machitar Memorial Park has been accepted. The tribute… Read more about Mayor Gloria Secures Approval to Rename City Park in Honor of Officer Austin Machitar

From the Mayor's Desk