San Diego Regional Cyber Lab Wins Cybersecurity Stewardship Award 

November 14, 2024, 12:30 pm

For the second consecutive year, the San Diego Regional Cyber Lab has been recognized for its exceptional work in the field of cybersecurity. Read more about San Diego Regional Cyber Lab Wins Cybersecurity Stewardship Award 

Personnel

Innovative Pilot Training Program Provides Opportunity for City Workers

November 13, 2024, 9:48 am

A new program created by employees within the City of San Diego’s Transportation Department is peer support at its finest! In response to difficulties attracting and retaining skilled equipment operators, staff in the Transportation Department took it upon themselves to revive a career building… Read more about Innovative Pilot Training Program Provides Opportunity for City Workers

Personnel

San Diego River Encampment Removal Project Complete

November 12, 2024, 2:52 pm

In advance of rising tides and rain, the City of San Diego has completed a four-month effort to provide temporary and long-term housing options to people experiencing homelessness and remove encampments from the San Diego River. Approximately 78 tons (156,000 pounds) of trash and debris were… Read more about San Diego River Encampment Removal Project Complete

Homelessness Solutions

New Neighborhood Library Opens in Pacific Highlands Ranch

November 9, 2024, 12:54 pm

Mayor Todd Gloria joined City Council President Pro Tem Joe LaCava, City staff and hundreds of community members today to celebrate the grand opening of the Pacific Highlands Ranch Library. The library is the 37th location in the San Diego Public Library (SDPL) system and will serve the growing… Read more about New Neighborhood Library Opens in Pacific Highlands Ranch

Library

New Trees Planted on Kate Sessions Day  

November 8, 2024, 12:35 pm

Today the City of San Diego held a tree planting event to celebrate the launch of Ready, Set, Grow San Diego, a $10 million tree planting project funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program, made possible by the Inflation Reduction… Read more about New Trees Planted on Kate Sessions Day  

Environment

City of San Diego to Begin Educating Drivers on State ‘Daylighting’ Law

November 8, 2024, 9:06 am

In order to improve safety on our roads, the City of San Diego is educating San Diegans about a new state law that aims to protect people crossing the street. The so-called “daylighting” law prohibits vehicle parking within 20 feet of any marked or unmarked crosswalk to improve the range of vision… Read more about City of San Diego to Begin Educating Drivers on State ‘Daylighting’ Law

Public Safety

San Diegans Invited to Join the Conversation During Second Phase of Trash Study Outreach

November 7, 2024, 2:47 pm

As the City of San Diego enters the second phase of community listening sessions for enhanced trash collection services and potential new fees, San Diegans are once again invited to participate in the process. During Phase 2 of the Trash Study outreach for residential customers serviced by the City… Read more about San Diegans Invited to Join the Conversation During Second Phase of Trash Study Outreach

Environment

New Veteran Engagement Coordinator Inspires Others to Pursue Careers in Public Service

November 6, 2024, 10:14 am

For the past 17 years, Jon Aasted has been fulfilling his purpose of inspiring veterans to find their career path after life in the service, both in and outside of the Navy.    Read more about New Veteran Engagement Coordinator Inspires Others to Pursue Careers in Public Service

Human Interest

City of San Diego and San Diego Housing Commission Host Shelter Listening Sessions to Hear from Stakeholders on Homelessness

November 4, 2024, 3:32 pm

As the City of San Diego works to create new shelter options for people experiencing homelessness, staff from the City’s Homelessness Strategies and Solutions Department and the San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC) held listening sessions to gather input from key stakeholders. Read more about City of San Diego and San Diego Housing Commission Host Shelter Listening Sessions to Hear from Stakeholders on Homelessness

Homelessness Solutions

Mayor Gloria Signs Executive Order Promoting City Hiring of Veterans

November 4, 2024, 1:46 pm

Building off his administration’s ongoing commitment to veterans and military families, Mayor Todd Gloria today signed an executive order further committing the City to hiring transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses. Mayor Gloria signed the order at the City’s annual… Read more about Mayor Gloria Signs Executive Order Promoting City Hiring of Veterans

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