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PROPOSITION 33: RENT CONTROL INITIATIVE AIMS TO ADDRESS AFFORDABILITY CRISIS
By Sammie Ann Wicks November 1, 2024 (San Diego) –The voting public on Tuesday will again weigh in on the housing crisis, as homeless advocates and the real estate industry go head-to- head over a new rent control proposal, Proposition 33. If passed, the measure could change the current housing scenario in California drastically. While the measure does not
STEP INTO THE PAST AT LA MESA HISTORIC HOMES TOUR NOV. 2
By Lindsay Elias September 27, 2024 (La Mesa) — On Saturday, November 2, the La Mesa History Center will hold its 18th annual Home Tour: “Peaks of Preservation”. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The tour will showcase homes in Grossmont/ Mt Helix. During the pre-sale, La Mesa History Center members can
STEP INTO THE PAST AT LA MESA HISTORIC HOMES TOUR NOV. 2
By Lindsay Elias September 27, 2024 (La Mesa) — On Saturday, November 2, the La Mesa History Center will hold its 18th annual Home Tour: “Peaks of Preservation”. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The tour will showcase homes in Grossmont/ Mt Helix. During the pre-sale, La Mesa History Center members can
STEP INTO THE PAST AT LA MESA HISTORIC HOMES TOUR NOV. 2
By Lindsay Elias September 27, 2024 (La Mesa) — On Saturday, November 2, the La Mesa History Center will hold its 18th annual Home Tour: “Peaks of Preservation”. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The tour will showcase homes in Grossmont/ Mt Helix. During the pre-sale, La Mesa History Center members can
FEDS SLASH INTEREST RATE A HALF-POINT; STOCK MARKET HITS ALL-TIME HIGH IN RESPONSE
Update September 19, 2024 — The stock market closed at all time highs across the board today, in response to yesterday’s interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped over 500 points today, closing above 42,000 points for the first time in American history. The S&P 500 also closed at a record high, closing at
FEDS SLASH INTEREST RATE A HALF-POINT; STOCK MARKET HITS ALL-TIME HIGH IN RESPONSE
Update September 19, 2024 — The stock market closed at all time highs across the board today, in response to yesterday’s interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped over 500 points today, closing above 42,000 points for the first time in American history. The S&P 500 also closed at a record high, closing at
PRECEDENT SEXUAL HARASSMENT FAIR HOUSING CASE WON BY CSA SAN DIEGO COUNTY
By: Jared Hernandez, Program Manager September 17, 2024 (San Diego) — Sexual harassment by landlords or property managers is a form of discrimination that violates the Fair Housing Act. This law, designed to ensure equal access to housing, prohibits not only discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability but also includes protections against sexual
PRECEDENT SEXUAL HARASSMENT FAIR HOUSING CASE WON BY CSA SAN DIEGO COUNTY
By: Jared Hernandez, Program Manager September 17, 2024 (San Diego) — Sexual harassment by landlords or property managers is a form of discrimination that violates the Fair Housing Act. This law, designed to ensure equal access to housing, prohibits not only discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability but also includes protections against sexual
PRECEDENT SEXUAL HARASSMENT FAIR HOUSING CASE WON BY CSA SAN DIEGO COUNTY
By: Jared Hernandez, Program Manager September 17, 2024 (San Diego) — Sexual harassment by landlords or property managers is a form of discrimination that violates the Fair Housing Act. This law, designed to ensure equal access to housing, prohibits not only discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability but also includes protections against sexual
BABS FRY: A SHERO IN THE SAN DIEGO DOG COMMUNITY
Story and photos: Mimi Pollack Photo: Babs with Sheldon September 13, 2024 (Jamul) — In the United States, most dogs are cherished family members, so it can be very upsetting if they get lost, and don’t come home. This is where local dog hero, Babs Fry, comes in. Fry is known in San Diego as the “pet detective” who
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Keep pets safe throughout the holiday season
By Sir Milo Loftin, County of San Diego Communications Office November 28, 2025 (San Diego) – The holidays are a time for food, family and celebration. But the extra activity, rich meals and decorations can create hazards for pets. County Animal Services is sharing safety tips to help keep cats, dogs and other pets safe from Thanksgiving through New Year’s.
Hearing and new website showcase County housing efforts
By Donna Durckel, County of San Diego Communications Office Image credit: Shutterstock November 28, 2025 (San Diego) – The Board of Supervisors held a housing workshop that focused on unincorporated land use policy and the need for regional housing solutions in support of the County’s commitment to address the region’s housing crisis. The informational workshop set the stage ahead of
San Diego plans 322% housing boom for College Area amid SDSU’s continued growth
By Calista Stocker, Times of San Diego, a member of the San Diego Online News Association Photo: an aerial view of the College Area. Photo courtesy of the city. November 25, 2025 (San Diego) – San Diego is set to update the College Area’s blueprint for future development, and San Diego State University’s enrollment forecasts are driving city planners’ push to
Warner Springs opens historic adobe doors for inaugural Holiday Tour
East County News Service Nov. 25, 2025 (Warner Springs) — The community of Warner Springs will open its proverbial doors next month and offer the public an unprecedented look inside its architectural soul. Six private historic adobe homes — some dating back to the 1890s — will be part of the community’s inaugural Holiday Adobe Home Tour &
Supervisors discuss future housing and development in unincorporated county
By Paul Levikow Photo: map shows targeted areas to be prioritized for housing November 20, 2025 (San Diego) – With San Diego County experiencing a housing crisis, the Board of Supervisors held a workshop Wednesday aimed at finding solutions for the unincorporated areas, including several in East County. The Valle de Oro/Casa de Oro neighborhood was identified as being positioned
Board of Supervisors to discuss land use on Nov. 19
East County News Service Nov. 14, 2025 (San Diego County) — The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is continuing a critical conversation about the future of housing and development in the unincorporated areas of the county, including Spring Valley, Lakeside and Casa de Oro. The Board of Supervisors will discuss land use legislations at its meeting at
New affordable housing for veterans headed to Mission Gorge Road
By Anita Lightfoot, County of San Diego Communications Office Video by José Eli Villanueva November 6, 2025 (San Diego) – A groundbreaking ceremony was held today for The Grant at Mission Trails, a 48-unit affordable housing development dedicated to current and former military members and families. Located in the Grantville neighborhood on Mission Gorge Road, the seven-story project will have
County rejects supporting statewide ban on foreign investment in homes
By Paul Levikow Photo, left: Supervisor Jim Desmond sought to restrict foreign investors from buying homes and driving up prices. October 23, 2025 (San Diego) – The San Diego County Board of Supervisors this week rejected a proposal by Supervisor Jim Desmond to support statewide bans or restrictions on foreign investment in entry-level and single-family housing, particularly when located near
County approves negotiations to buy land for Troy Street Sleeping Cabins in Lemon Grove
By Paul Levikow Image, left: Rendering of Troy Street Sleeping Cabins Project October 22, 2025 (Lemon Grove) – The County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to approve negotiations with Caltrans to purchase land for the Troy Street Sleeping Cabins Project in Lemon Grove, after hearing comments overwhelmingly in opposition from residents and two City Councilmembers. The project plan calls for
County hosts webinar October 22 on Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) proposed ordinance
East County News Service October 14, 2025 (San Diego) – The County of San Diego Planning & Development Services (PDS) invites you to attend a virtual meeting to share your thoughts on the draft ordinance for the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Zoning Ordinance Amendment and the proposed Separate Sale of ADUs Program, which is currently available for public review.
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