San Diego Unified’s superintendent, Lamont Jackson, has been fired following allegations of misconduct with former female employees. The district, the second largest in California, faces challenges ahead as it tackles a significant budget deficit and recovers from the leadership shakeup. Deputy Superintendent Fabiola Bagula will serve as interim superintendent as the district begins the search for a new leader.
In other news, Voice of San Diego has published a guide to help parents navigate the education system in the city. Tijuana is facing water scarcity issues, with clean water being wasted due to a lack of infrastructure. County leaders in San Diego have struggled to provide adequate shelter for the homeless in the region, despite efforts to fund services and create safe parking lots.
Additionally, there are discussions about potential development in rural San Diego following a recent lawsuit, as well as questions surrounding police pursuit policies after a San Diego police officer’s death. The Nathan Fletcher scandal continues to unfold, with new text messages surfacing that may undermine the accuser’s claims of sexual assault.
For more updates on these stories and others, listeners can tune in to the latest episodes of the VOSD Podcast. Parents and community members are encouraged to reach out with any additional topics they would like to see covered by emailing andrea.lopez@voiceofsandiego.org.
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