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VOSD Podcast: Awaken Church And The New Homelessness Numbers
We're coming at you with two interviews this week.

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We're coming at you with two interviews this week.

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New data revealed Oceanside has replaced Escondido as the North County city with the highest number of unsheltered homeless individuals.
A typical residential customer would see their utility bills jump around $18 per month, according to the utility.
The region’s latest census shows a 10 percent spike in homelessness but other data points suggest a larger, growing crisis.
Here are some of the changes Mayor Todd Gloria penciled in his revised budget proposal.
Plus: He said, he said on gun owners endorsement push and Chula Vista delays new landlord-tenant rules.
Here’s a breakdown of the number of homeless residents counted throughout San Diego County.
Plus: SDG&E proposes nine percent rate hike in 2024 and Mayor Todd Gloria released his revised budget proposal.
Allegations that the charity’s managers engaged in mismanagement, misuse of public funds, conflicts of interest and potential fraud.
Plus: City Attorney’s office still waiting to hear from ex-COO and Chula Vista City Council is set to consider ban on evictions.
Former city real estate director Cybele Thompson testified under oath that city landlord Cisterra Development denied paying Jason Hughes.
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Awaken has been at the center of a new movement of conservative activists.
This week was all about the primary election in the Voice of San Diego newsroom, and we've got what you need.
Plus: Mailers, guns and the sheriff’s race.
It’s possible the next sheriff will be a Democrat after a half century — at least — of Republican dominance.
Voices from the region’s second-largest city chime in on what they want out of their next mayor.
This week, ballots for the June primary election will be landing in mailboxes across San Diego County.
Mayor Gloria’s team says he won’t direct the Housing Commission to ramp down three rapid rehousing programs to help house homeless.
Plus: Transit measure is on track for November ballot and lawmakers target trash in Tijuana River Valley.