2025 has already been an eventful year for San Diego, with a county supervisor resigning, ongoing sex scandals, and a significant decrease in funds for housing for the homeless and low-income individuals. Despite the challenges, Voice of San Diego has been reflecting on the lessons learned in 2024 and preparing for the year ahead. An important story discussed by Lisa Halverstadt focuses on the conservatorship expansion law and its potential impact on the region’s homelessness crisis, revealing that treatment beds are still needed to address the issue effectively.
In other news, San Diego County Supervisor Nora Vargas has decided not to take office for her re-elected term, prompting a race for her seat among prominent elected officials. The ongoing legal battle involving former County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher and sexual harassment allegations has taken a new turn, with the accuser dismissing the most serious claims against him for now.
Additionally, the city’s housing agency has announced that project-based vouchers for specific low-income housing projects will no longer be distributed due to limited resources. This decision could have lasting implications on housing production for vulnerable San Diegans. The article also highlights a retiring music teacher in South County and the potential impact on the mariachi program he built.
Voice of San Diego’s editor Scott Lewis shares insights on moving forward in a challenging year, emphasizing the importance of not ignoring pressing issues. Sacramento reporter Deborah Brennan discusses Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre’s new role as chair of the Coastal Commission and her bid to replace Supervisor Nora Vargas, focusing on addressing the Tijuana River sewage crisis.
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