Winter Reading Challenge 2024 Kicks Off Monday, Jan. 1

December 28, 2023

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

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

’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

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

New Affordable Housing Project in San Ysidro Benefits from Two Innovative City Programs

December 21, 2023

Nonprofit affordable housing developer National CORE has broken ground on a project in San Ysidro that took advantage of two of the City’s programs designed to help 100% affordable housing projects get built more quickly.   Read more about New Affordable Housing Project in San Ysidro Benefits from Two Innovative City Programs

From the Mayor's Desk

Ruling Clears the Way for Thousands of Homes, Economic Revitalization of the Midway District

December 21, 2023

San Diego voters twice approved the removal of the 30-foot height limit in the Midway-Pacific Highway district, recognizing that the height limit would stymie the redevelopment of the City’s 48-acre Sports Arena property.   Read more about Ruling Clears the Way for Thousands of Homes, Economic Revitalization of the Midway District

From the Mayor's Desk

San Diego Prepares for Storm Conditions, Takes Steps to Prevent Flooding

December 19, 2023

As rainfall is in the forecast over the next several days, the City of San Diego is continuing its year-round storm preparations and taking proactive steps to prevent flooding. Starting Monday, the City’s Stormwater Department began placing “no parking” signs in low-lying or flood-risk areas,… Read more about San Diego Prepares for Storm Conditions, Takes Steps to Prevent Flooding

Public Works

Prevent Home Fires: Winter Safety Tips

December 19, 2023

Half of home heating fires in the U.S. are reported during the months of December, January and February. The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department wants to remind San Diegans that these fires can cause major damage, and they can be avoided. Read more about Prevent Home Fires: Winter Safety Tips

Public Safety

Mayor Gloria Unanimously Confirmed by U.S. Senate to Serve on Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation Board 

December 15, 2023

  The United States Senate on Thursday unanimously confirmed Mayor Todd Gloria to serve as a Trustee on The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation Board of Trustees. The Mayor was nominated by President Joseph R. Biden on July 11, 2023.   Read more about Mayor Gloria Unanimously Confirmed by U.S. Senate to Serve on Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation Board 

From the Mayor's Desk

Mayor Gloria Secures Council Approval for Second Housing Action Package 

December 14, 2023

  The City Council has approved Mayor Todd Gloria’s latest package of policy reforms aimed at building new housing that San Diegans can afford.   Read more about Mayor Gloria Secures Council Approval for Second Housing Action Package 

From the Mayor's Desk