Developers use California’s ‘density bonus’ law far more than higher-profile YIMBY bills
California lawmakers have passed a flurry of high-profile bills in recent years aimed at spurring home building by eliminating local development restrictions to combat a housing shortage built up over decades. But of those legislative efforts, it’s the state’s density bonus law that developers have mostly taken advantage of, according...
Middle managers face cuts as San Diego tackles deficit
San Diego is facing a 2027 budget deficit of $120 million, prompting Mayor Todd Gloria to propose eliminating 48 middle management jobs and Council Member Raul Campillo to suggest cutting closer to 148 jobs, while residents have been frustrated with the city's increased fees and taxes.
Caltrans launches 3 California highway technology projects with Quarterhill
Quarterhill, a Canada-based transportation tech firm, is taking on three new commercial vehicle projects in California, totaling $2.4 million, according to a March 31 press release. The efforts will deploy weigh-in-motion data collection and commercial vehicle e-screening technology along major freight routes, including Interstate 10 and Route 805 in the...
Care Continues for Dogs Rescued from Bonsall Property
County Animal Services is providing an update on a group of golden retrievers recently rescued from a property in Bonsall. On March 24, County Animal Services rescued seven abandoned and malnourished dogs from a Bonsall property. The animals were impounded under exigent circumstances, which allowed officers to act immediately due to urgent concerns for their health and safety.
Imperial Beach man charged with selling guns to members of the Sinaloa Cartel and...
IMPERIAL BEACH, Calif. — An Imperial Beach man is facing federal charges for allegedly selling dozens of guns without a license to members of the Sinaloa Cartel and local gang members. On April 7, agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) arrested 41-year-old Oscar Villalobos...
Thousands of San Diego Homes Sit Empty As Rents Soar. A Tax Could Change...
San Diego is one of the nation's hottest housing markets, with average home prices hovering around $1 million and rents for a one-bedroom apartment topping $2,000 a month. Yet city officials estimate that more than 5,000 properties sit empty most of the year, which some advocates argue worsens the city's housing shortage and affordability crisis.
Acid spill sickens 12 workers at border electronics plant
"Twelve people complained of headaches and nausea, four required transfer to a hospital for medical attention, one remained hospitalized through Wednesday."
Pop goes San Diego: FKA Twigs, The Moss, Matisyahu
British singer, songwriter, producer, dancer, and director Tahliah Debrett Barnett, aka FKA Twigs, kicked off her showbiz career as a backup dancer for artists such as Jessie J (appearing in the videos for “Do It Like a Dude” and “Price Tag”), Kylie Minogue, Plan B, Wretch 32, Dionne Bromfield, and Ed Sheeran. Her stage name came from this period, referencing the way her bones...
Six hospitalized after Chula Vista MTS bus crash
CHULA VISTA, Calif. (KGTV) — Six people were hospitalized following a crash involving an MTS bus in Chula Vista Thursday. According to the Chula Vista Fire Department, an MTS bus and a small passenger vehicle collided just after 11 a.m. along Santa Alicia Avenue and East Palomar Street. A...
Double Standard Brings Classic Flattop Burgers To Coronado Dining
Double Standard, a modern American burger concept, has officially opened its doors in Coronado, offering what its team describes as a classic burger experience with intentional details and a nostalgic feel. The new restaurant is built on the belief that a great burger should never be ordinary. According to its...
















