Mayor Gloria Proclaims Local Emergency as Tropical Storm Hilary Reaches San Diego

August 20, 2023, 7:16 am

As Tropical Storm Hilary bears down on Southern California, Mayor Todd Gloria today proclaimed a local emergency for the City of San Diego, enabling the City to seek state and federal disaster-assistance resources.   Read more about Mayor Gloria Proclaims Local Emergency as Tropical Storm Hilary Reaches San Diego

From the Mayor's Desk

Public Buildings, Parks and Beaches Closed Due to Tropical Storm Warning

August 19, 2023, 12:45 pm

In response to the Tropical Storm Warning that has been issued by the National Weather Service for the San Diego region, the City of San Diego has closed all public facilities – including parks and beaches – starting Sunday, Aug. 20, through Monday, Aug. 21. City facilities may reopen on… Read more about Public Buildings, Parks and Beaches Closed Due to Tropical Storm Warning

Public Safety

City of San Diego Prepares for Storm Conditions due to Hurricane Hilary

August 18, 2023, 4:10 am

With significant rain and high winds forecast over the weekend due to the impacts of Hurricane Hilary, the City of San Diego is focusing on storm preparations and taking proactive steps to prevent flooding, while also urging residents to take action to safeguard their homes, especially those… Read more about City of San Diego Prepares for Storm Conditions due to Hurricane Hilary

Public Safety

City of San Diego Seeks to Document Stories of Immigrants and Refugees

August 16, 2023, 9:11 am

As part of an effort to explore civic and societal issues through photography, the City of San Diego has announced the selection of artist John Raymond Mireles for the City’s first-ever photo fellowship program, Exposure. Mireles will work alongside the Office of Immigrant Affairs and Arts and… Read more about City of San Diego Seeks to Document Stories of Immigrants and Refugees

Arts and Culture

City of San Diego Empowers Young People Through Paid Internships and Workforce Trainings

August 11, 2023, 7:08 am

Furthering its commitment to invest in San Diego's youth, today the City of San Diego is celebrating the completion of its first-ever Summer Civic Internship program aimed at helping the next generation of workers make a meaningful impact on our diverse community. Through the intensive eight-week… Read more about City of San Diego Empowers Young People Through Paid Internships and Workforce Trainings

Personnel

New Sidewalk and Curb Ramp Construction Happening in the South Bay

August 10, 2023, 9:51 am

New sidewalk construction on Elm Avenue, 16th Street and Evergreen Street in the South Bay fills in the gaps where there weren't previously any sidewalks in this community. This project is being built by in-house City crews and uses Community Development Block Grant Funds to build new sidewalks,… Read more about New Sidewalk and Curb Ramp Construction Happening in the South Bay

Public Works

City of San Diego Continues Road Repair Projects in Rancho Bernardo and Scripps Ranch

August 10, 2023, 3:14 am

Several City of San Diego neighborhoods will soon have improved and safer streets thanks to the continuing slurry seal program that is repairing and resurfacing roads citywide. Over the next few weeks, the City will resurface streets in and around Rancho Bernardo and Scripps Ranch.  Read more about City of San Diego Continues Road Repair Projects in Rancho Bernardo and Scripps Ranch

Public Works

From Councilmember Raul Campillo: City of San Diego Purchases Parking Lot Adjacent to Current San Carlos Library

August 10, 2023, 2:55 am

The City of San Diego’s Department of Real Estate and Airport Management has purchased the parking lot located at the cross sections of Golfcrest Drive and Jackson Drive, immediately adjacent to the current San Carlos Branch Library, in a major step in the process of finally constructing a new… Read more about From Councilmember Raul Campillo: City of San Diego Purchases Parking Lot Adjacent to Current San Carlos Library

From the City Council

From the Mayor's Desk: Week One of Unsafe Camping Enforcement Complete

August 8, 2023, 8:59 am

In the weeks leading up to Unsafe Camping Ordinance enforcement, which began last week, outreach teams worked hard to educate people near parks and schools about the new law. Through that process, several people who were unhoused said yes to shelter and services.  Read more about From the Mayor's Desk: Week One of Unsafe Camping Enforcement Complete

City of San Diego Initiates New Instant Permit Program for Residential Solar

August 8, 2023, 8:40 am

Furthering Mayor Todd Gloria’s efforts to cut red tape and streamline permitting processes, City of San Diego residents can now apply online and instantly receive permits for residential solar and battery storage projects.The City’s Development Services Department (DSD) has launched a new… Read more about City of San Diego Initiates New Instant Permit Program for Residential Solar

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