More Affordable Housing Opening in San Ysidro, Fast-Tracked by New City Program

January 6, 2024, 3:31 pm

Developers have broken ground on Vista Lane Affordable Apartments in San Ysidro.   Read more about More Affordable Housing Opening in San Ysidro, Fast-Tracked by New City Program

From the Mayor's Desk

Resident of San Ysidro Senior Village Affordable Apartments Shares His Story

January 5, 2024, 9:59 am

After experiencing years of homelessness, John was excited to finally have a key to his own place. John moved into San Ysidro Senior Village in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but he still remembers the joy he felt when his case manager told him he would soon have a place to call home. Now, John… Read more about Resident of San Ysidro Senior Village Affordable Apartments Shares His Story

Homelessness Solutions

Fixing Nearly 500 Sidewalk Problems Across Southeastern San Diego

January 3, 2024, 9:54 am

Our Transportation Department has started work on a large-scale sidewalk replacement project in Logan Heights, City Heights and other Southeastern San Diego communities.   A contractor will be removing and replacing 478 locations of damaged sidewalk, many of which were broken by tree… Read more about Fixing Nearly 500 Sidewalk Problems Across Southeastern San Diego

From the Mayor's Desk

Advancing Social Equity as a Core Principle at the City of San Diego

January 2, 2024, 3:41 pm

The City has officially launched our Race and Equity Academy training.  Kim Desmond, the City's first-ever Chief Officer of Race and Equity, is leading trainings with City employees and officials to bring increased equity to all of our City’s programs, services, processes and budget decisions… Read more about Advancing Social Equity as a Core Principle at the City of San Diego

From the Mayor's Desk

Hourly Minimum Wage Will Increase to $16.85 Effective Jan. 1, 2024

December 29, 2023, 11:38 am

Many San Diegans will see an increase in their pay when the City’s minimum wage goes up in the new year. Effective Jan. 1, 2024, employees who perform at least two hours of work in one or more calendar weeks of the year, within the geographic boundaries of the City of San Diego, will receive a… Read more about Hourly Minimum Wage Will Increase to $16.85 Effective Jan. 1, 2024

Business

Installation of New Pure Water Pipeline at Miramar Reservoir Begins

December 28, 2023, 12:30 pm

The City of San Diego is preparing to install a new underwater pipeline at its Miramar Reservoir as part of the Pure Water Program. This will be the final segment of a pipeline project that will convey purified water from the North City Pure Water Facility, located off Eastgate Mall, through 8… Read more about Installation of New Pure Water Pipeline at Miramar Reservoir Begins

Public Works

Winter Reading Challenge 2024 Kicks Off Monday, Jan. 1

December 28, 2023, 9:56 am

Make a resolution to read in 2024 and join the annual Winter Reading Challenge at the San Diego Public Library (SDPL). This year’s theme is Where We Come From and SDPL encourages readers of all ages to explore the history of their family, culture, identity and community. Read more about Winter Reading Challenge 2024 Kicks Off Monday, Jan. 1

Library

City Clears East Village Encampments, Moves Residents Off Street into Housing and Shelter

December 22, 2023, 10:47 am

Mayor Todd Gloria announced that the City of San Diego has used state grant funding to address longstanding homeless encampments in a heavily impacted part of East Village.  Read more about City Clears East Village Encampments, Moves Residents Off Street into Housing and Shelter

From the Mayor's Desk

Seasonal Advice from Our Environmental Services Department

December 21, 2023, 2:42 pm

’Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry. But when the celebrations are over, and it’s time to take out the trash, the City’s Environmental Services Department (ESD) encourages San Diegans to put waste in its proper place and not take a holiday from recycling! “This time of year, we generate… Read more about Seasonal Advice from Our Environmental Services Department

Environment

New Community Garden Coming Soon to Linda Vista

December 21, 2023, 12:22 pm

The San Diego Parks Foundation and the City of San Diego celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for the Linda Vista Community Garden in Linda Vista Park.   Read more about New Community Garden Coming Soon to Linda Vista