A 12-year dispute between San Diego County officials and a real estate investment corporation over a recycling plant has been resolved, changing the game for developers wanting to build housing in rural San Diego. The county’s general plan was at the center of the conflict, with the courts eventually ruling that projects adhering to the plan do not need to conduct additional environmental studies. This decision has also eliminated the need for developers to consider the state’s vehicle miles traveled policy, potentially opening the door for more development in rural areas.
Meanwhile, in Tijuana, efforts are underway to recycle wastewater for drinking water, benefiting both Mexico and the United States by reducing the flow of sewage-contaminated water into San Diego. However, the proposal faces financial and regulatory challenges before it can become a reality.
In another story, new court filings in the sexual assault case against former county Supervisor Nathan Fletcher reveal details that may cast doubt on the accuser’s claims. Screenshots of text messages provided by Fletcher’s lawyers suggest a different narrative to what was initially reported, raising questions about the validity of the allegations.
Other news in San Diego includes a discrimination lawsuit against the city clerk, homeless families displaced by historic floods, and UC San Diego ranking among the top 25 most selective, expensive, and fastest-growing public universities in the country.
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