The San Diego City Council recently voted unanimously to settle on a plan to address the upcoming loss of 614 city shelter beds in the next three months. The plan includes expanding safe campsites, parking programs for people living in vehicles, and exploring additional options at underutilized shelter facilities. The Regional Task Force on Homelessness will also assist the city in ramping up aid for those in need. The City Council is also increasing contracts with operators of safe campsites to house more residents.
In other news, the Voice of San Diego has introduced a new South County reporter who will cover news from the region. The first newsletter discusses the Tijuana sewage crisis, big South County political races, concerns from National City’s mayor about a Port of San Diego plan, and more. Additionally, the San Diego City Council has called on the federal government to declare a national emergency on the Tijuana River sewage crisis.
The city is also implementing a new process to predict pothole repairs to increase equity, the Convoy District now has a welcoming sign for visitors, San Diego State University has received approval to build a bridge over the San Diego River, and former mayor Kevin Faulconer, now running for county supervisor, has been identified as working as a consultant for a company overseeing work on the State 125 toll road.
Overall, the City of San Diego is taking steps to address homelessness, improve infrastructure, and address environmental concerns in the region.
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