Residents Encouraged to Prepare for Weekend Storm

March 29, 2024, 12:12 pm

As the National Weather Service is forecasting a Pacific storm and atmospheric river to hit the San Diego area starting tonight, March 29, and through Sunday, March 31, the City of San Diego is encouraging everyone to prepare for the storm and take precautions. Up to two inches of rain are expected… Read more about Residents Encouraged to Prepare for Weekend Storm

Environment

Enforcement of Amended Sidewalk Vending Ordinance Begins Friday, March 29

March 28, 2024, 2:39 pm

Enforcement of Councilmember Jennifer Campbell’s Sidewalk Vending Ordinance, which was unanimously amended by the City Council earlier this year, will begin on Friday, March 29, 2024. The updated ordinance provides clarity on which vending activities are safeguarded under the First Amendment as… Read more about Enforcement of Amended Sidewalk Vending Ordinance Begins Friday, March 29

From the City Council

Day in the Life: An SDPD ABLE Pilot

March 28, 2024, 9:25 am

The San Diego Police Department (SDPD) is charged with protecting and serving the lives and property of 1.4 million residents and the thousands of visitors who come to our city every day. Officers not only patrol the streets by car but there’s a small police unit that patrols by air.Meet one… Read more about Day in the Life: An SDPD ABLE Pilot

Public Safety

Traffic Advisory: Sewer Main Project Impacting Travel Along Harbor Drive

March 27, 2024, 2:24 pm

The City of San Diego is advising visitors about traffic impacts in Downtown and Barrio Logan as work on an underground sewer project along Harbor Drive prepares to move to a new phase. Anyone heading to the Embarcadero or harbor areas, including Petco Park, the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park and the… Read more about Traffic Advisory: Sewer Main Project Impacting Travel Along Harbor Drive

Public Works

SDPD Yearly Crime Statistics Show 2.7% Overall Decrease for City of San Diego

March 26, 2024, 12:35 pm

San Diego Police Chief David Nisleit and Mayor Todd Gloria on Tuesday released the 2023 annual crime statistics. The data show an overall decrease in crime for the second consecutive year and keeping San Diego as one of the safest big cities in America. Read more about SDPD Yearly Crime Statistics Show 2.7% Overall Decrease for City of San Diego

From the Mayor's Desk

Road Repair Projects Begin in Clairemont Mesa, Rancho Peñasquitos, Ocean Beach and Peninsula

March 25, 2024, 11:13 am

Several City of San Diego communities will receive improved and safer streets as two slurry seal projects begin this week, part of an overall effort to repair and resurface roads citywide. Starting today, the City will begin resurfacing streets in and around Clairemont Mesa, Rancho Peñasquitos,… Read more about Road Repair Projects Begin in Clairemont Mesa, Rancho Peñasquitos, Ocean Beach and Peninsula

Public Works

Regional Leaders Thank Congressional Delegation for Delivering $102 Million for Community Projects 

March 25, 2024, 9:32 am

A bipartisan coalition of leaders from across San Diego County today expressed its appreciation for the efforts of San Diego’s congressional delegation, who secured $102.1 million across 69 local community projects in the FY2024 appropriations bills.   Read more about Regional Leaders Thank Congressional Delegation for Delivering $102 Million for Community Projects 

From the Mayor's Desk

San Diego Urges Residents to Report Illegal Trash Dumping into Storm Drains and Channels

March 22, 2024, 11:49 am

If you see someone dumping trash into a storm drain or flood channel, the City of San Diego wants you to report it! The City is calling on residents to help track down illegal dumping violations, and to report trash in or near creeks and other stormwater infrastructure like storm drains and… Read more about San Diego Urges Residents to Report Illegal Trash Dumping into Storm Drains and Channels

Public Works

San Diego Improves Permitting Times for Residential and Commercial Projects

March 21, 2024, 4:29 pm

In its commitment to addressing San Diego’s housing shortage, the City of San Diego is making it easier than ever to build more housing and lower construction costs. The City’s Development Services Department (DSD), which regulates building construction safety and enforcement, has transformed a… Read more about San Diego Improves Permitting Times for Residential and Commercial Projects

Business

Mayor Todd Gloria Appoints Next Chief of Police

March 21, 2024, 9:09 am

Following an extensive national search and interview process that included vetting by community and law enforcement leaders, Mayor Todd Gloria announced today that he is appointing current Assistant Chief Scott Wahl to be the next Chief of Police for the San Diego Police Department.   Read more about Mayor Todd Gloria Appoints Next Chief of Police

From the Mayor's Desk