A City Council committee in San Diego has recommended policy changes to address challenges facing the Commission on Police Practices, more than four years after voters approved its creation. The committee voted to work with the commission on potential reform proposals before taking them to the full City Council. This decision comes after the recent departures of the commission’s former executive director and attorney, as well as the police chief’s refusal to adopt stricter pursuit policies recommended by the commission. Councilmember Marni von Wilpert urged a pause in the search for a new executive director until the underlying issues causing resignations and challenges are addressed.
In other news, the California FAIR Plan is imposing a $1 billion charge on insurance companies to cover claims from the recent Los Angeles fires, which will ultimately raise costs for homeowners throughout California. Meanwhile, Palomar Health’s credit rating has been downgraded once again due to thinning liquidity and increased risk of bankruptcy or liquidation. Additionally, President Donald Trump has appointed San Diego billionaire Doug Manchester to the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts board.
Private groups are still working on revitalizing San Diego’s Civic Center, despite budget setbacks, and a county supervisor is exploring ways to raise revenue to prepare for possible federal program cuts. The proposed Purple Line trolley project faces challenges, breweries in San Diego are struggling, and a San Diego federal prosecutor appointed by President Joe Biden was fired.
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