San Diego|News|
Environment Report: County Celebrates Then Sinks Its Climate Plan
San Diego County recently celebrated meeting its climate plan targets but the Climate Action Plan is now defunct.
Voice of San Diego, News Partner
- San Diego, CA
- Website
Voice of San Diego is a nonprofit news organization supported by our members. We reveal why things are the way they are and expose facts that people in power might not want out there and explain complex local public policy issues so you can be engaged and make good decisions. Sign up for our newsletters at voiceofsandiego.org/newsletters/.
Posting Activity
San Diego|News|
Morning Report: Key Decisions Fueled Covid's Spread In Downtown Jail
Prisons are a safe place to isolate from a dangerous virus, until they aren’t.
San Diego|News|
COVID-19 Exposes Lack Of Medical Staff In Assisted Living Facilities
Thin medical staffing faces greater scrutiny – even from within the assisted living industry – as COVID-19 cuts a deadly swath.
San Diego|News|
Morning Report: A Deadly Lack Of Medical Expertise In Senior Care Homes
About half, nationally, have a registered nurse on staff, while on-site doctors and facility medical directors are less common.
San Diego|News|
Voice Of San Diego: What We Learned This Week
The Los Angeles Times recently noted that some police media professionals, actively lie about the circumstances of controversial events.
San Diego|News|
San Diego Doesn't Know Where $14M In Ash Street Deal Went
Emails obtained by Voice of San Diego highlight the city’s inability to nail down where millions of dollars in the transaction ended up.
San Diego|News|
Politics Report: A Gigantic Politics Event Is Coming
Politifest 2020, in San Diego, is an online only event this year. Lasting over a week with nearly 40 discussions and debates scheduled.
San Diego|News|
The Learning Curve: School Is Now An Antidote Few Families Can Access
Schools that have reopened for in-person instruction say it’s helped students regained some normalcy.
San Diego|News|
Morning Report: Another Potential Violation For Barrios
Another part of City Council candidate Kelvin Barrios’ professional life is coming under scrutiny for potential city ethics violations.
San Diego|News|
Regulators Approve SDG&E Wildfire Plan Despite Serious Flaw
State regulators granted San Diego Gas and Electric access to billions in taxpayer-supported wildfire insurance.
San Diego|News|
Sacramento Report: New Police Reform Committee Members Count Police Unions Among Donors
All 12 members of a new committee on police reform have taken thousands of dollars in donations from police union groups.
San Diego|News|
VOSD Podcast: Pre-Gaming Politifest
This week on the podcast, we are gearing up for Politifest!
San Diego|News|
Barrios Worked With Laborers As A Council Staffer Before Taking A Job There
How Kelvin Barrios went from working on Pure Water — which had huge financial implications for local unions — to working for Laborers 89.
San Diego|News|
Morning Report: Sheriff's Department Excused Captain's Lawbreaking
The California Department of Justice recommended that local agencies prosecute Garmo, but the district attorney’s office passed.
San Diego|News|
Morning Report: San Diego Police Listening Device Less Effective Than Advertised
Yet another surveillance technology isn’t living up to its promise, and some San Diego police officials are now questioning its usefulness.
San Diego|News|
Sheriff’s Department Made Excuses For San Diego Police Captain Who Pleaded Guilty To Arms Dealing
The state recommended Marco Garmo be prosecuted in 2016. The DA’s office declined.
San Diego|News|
ShotSpotter Sensors Send SDPD Officers To False Alarms More Often Than Advertised
Review of available data on the accuracy of the sensors suggests that the technology is not living up to the company’s own selling points.
San Diego|News|
Port Settlements Will Send Refunds To Airport Rental Car Customers
Governments can raise fees, but they must prove that the fees are being used for the specific benefit of the people who pay them.
San Diego|News|
City Chief Operating Officer Kris Michell Resigns
Kris Michell’s announcement ensures that the city’s next mayor will choose the city’s next top bureaucrat.
San Diego|News|
Voice of San Diego Border Report: New Challenges For Day Laborers
Day laborers are dealing with a new slew of problems that make them even more susceptible to exploitation.