Commentary: Back to basics
I think we can all agree, I’m glad 2021 is in the rearview mirror. As we head into the new year, I don’t want to...
Supervisor Jim Desmond
County launches regional homeless outreach program
REGION – The County of San Diego recently announced the creation of homeless outreach teams made up of social workers and other specialists that will...
Commentary: Civil discourse and free speech
Words matter. Civility and reasoned discussion and debate are fundamental to the success of American legislative outcomes. Collaboration and compromise, too often lost in local,...
SANDAG board discusses future per-mile road usage tax
EDITOR’S NOTE: A version of this story that ran Friday incorrectly stated the board had approved the changes, however, the board held an extensive public...
Supervisors update policy for placement of sexually violent predators
REGION — The Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously approved strengthening the county policy on the placement of sexually violent predators by verifying state compliance and...
County installs test battery at San Dieguito traffic light for power shutoffs
REGION — San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond and Department of Public Works officials flipped the switch on a new traffic light backup battery system...
Supervisors vote to oppose further SVP placements
REGION — The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously today to oppose any further placements of sexually violent predators in the county until...
Desmond to seek more local control in housing sexually violent predators
REGION — A proposal by Supervisor Jim Desmond aims to stop the placement of sexually violent predators in San Diego County until local jurisdictions are...
Hundreds gather to remember 9/11 attacks, victims in Oceanside
OCEANSIDE — Twenty years ago on Sept. 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 people died after four hijacked planes took down the World Trade Center twin towers...
Speakers vent at Board of Supervisors meeting over coronavirus restrictions
REGION — At least 120 people addressed the San Diego County Board of Supervisors during a contentious 4 1/2-hour public hearing Tuesday night after county...
County agriculture values top $1.8 billion for first time since 2014
REGION — Agriculture values topped $1.8 billion for the first time since 2014 and just the third time in 30 years in San Diego County’s...
Desmond pushes back against SANDAG’s proposed taxes, mileage tracking
REGION — The San Diego Association of Governments is pushing hard for new transportation taxes to build out its proposed “5 Big Moves.” The mostly...
Supervisors OK contract extension for San Pasqual Academy
REGION — The county Board of Supervisors unanimously approved extending a contract July 13 that will allow the San Pasqual Academy to remain open through...
Residents gather to voice support for mask choice in schools
CARLSBAD — Parents from local groups Let Them Breathe and ReOpen San Diego held a rally July 10 at Mission Church in Carlsbad Village calling...
Supervisor proposes rental, mortgage help for first responders, military families
OCEANSIDE — As the county gears up to use millions of federal dollars to address local impacts left by the COVID-19 pandemic, one supervisor is...
