The heart of Downtown’s Civic Center Plaza is getting a refresh, and San Diegans are invited to check it out. Mayor Todd Gloria joined the Downtown San Diego Partnership, City Councilmembers, the Prebys Foundation and U3 Advisors last week for the launch of Plaza Central — a new activation project… Read more about Civic Center Plaza Comes Alive with Plaza Central Pop-Ups
Starting next week, the City of San Diego will begin delivering new gray trash bins to households eligible for City-provided trash service. For most customers, the delivery will occur on their regular trash day schedule, and crews will remove the old black trash bins within the same day. Read more about Phased Rollout of New Trash Bins to Begin Next Week
With the increase in the popularity of everyday items that use lithium-ion batteries – laptops, smartphones, headphones, toys, electric bikes and scooters and a multitude of other products – the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department is sharing crucial safety tips during this year’s Fire Prevention Week… Read more about City Shares Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Message During Fire Prevention Week
As part of an ongoing effort to provide a livable wage for workers, the City of San Diego’s minimum wage is set to increase in the new year. Effective Jan. 1, 2026, employees who perform at least two hours of work in one or more calendar weeks of the year within the geographic boundaries of the… Read more about Hourly Minimum Wage in San Diego Will Increase to $17.75 Effective Jan. 1, 2026
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
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