Starting May 1, 2025, the City of San Diego will increase the transient occupancy tax (TOT) – approved by voters as Measure C in 2020 – bringing in additional revenue for street repair, addressing homelessness and improving the San Diego Convention Center. By increasing the TOT, a tax on… Read more about 'Hotel Room Tax’ to Increase Starting May 1
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Mayor Todd Gloria named Katy McDonald, executive director of Forever Balboa Park, as this year’s citywide “Woman of Distinction.” McDonald and nine other women, nominated by their City Councilmembers, were honored during Tuesday’s City Council meeting for… Read more about Mayor Gloria Honors Katy McDonald and Other Influential ‘Women of Distinction’
Helping pet owners find safe places where their dogs can run and play, the City of San Diego hosted an “Open Dog House” to showcase one of the newest off-leash areas located at Gompers Neighborhood Park in Chollas View. Dozens of community members turned out this past weekend with their four-legged… Read more about More than 20 Dog Off-Leash Areas Available Throughout the City
With rainy weather in the forecast starting Tuesday, March 10, and potentially continuing through Saturday, March 15, the City of San Diego is continuing its year-round storm preparations to proactively reduce flood risk in neighborhoods citywide. Starting today, the City’s Stormwater Department… Read more about Residents Encouraged to Prepare for Upcoming Rain
Family and friends of 31 firefighter recruits gathered Thursday evening at the Rock Church in Liberty Station to celebrate their graduation from the 100th Fire Academy, in a ceremony hosted by the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department (SDFD). Read more about San Diego Fire-Rescue Academy Celebrates 100th Graduation
