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Education
March 12, 2025

The Board heard an update from the SDCOE Culturally Sustaining English Language Development Collaborative:The program is showing growth and effectiveness in making educators feel more confident teaching English Learning Development (ELD) students.

San Diego County Office of Education- Board of Education Board of Education Regular Meeting

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Sean Monney

San Diego

Environment
March 12, 2025

Board members announced support for SB 454, SB 496, and AB 259, which, respectively, establish a PFAS mitigation fund, carve out an EV exemption for agencies, and extend a provision to the Brown Act allowing officials to attend meetings virtually.

Sweetwater Authority Governing Board- Regular Board Meeting

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Thomas Vedder

San Diego

Development
March 12, 2025

San Ysidro Community Planning Group convened for its regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, to discuss the implementation of “Measure B,” to relieve the City’s general fund by imposing waste management service fees to community members.

San Diego City Community Planning Groups San Ysidro Community Planning Group

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Alfredo Sanchez

San Diego

Libraries
March 11, 2025

During this 35-minute meeting, significant time was spent discussing how to maximize interest in the $60,000 fluid fund under the board’s direct control. Trustee Todd Allen Little repeatedly said the funds should remain liquid, as the fund is for urgent needs.

City of Coronado- City Council, Committees, and Commissions Library Board of Trustees

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Alisa Judge

San Diego

Development
March 10, 2025

SDCP currently provides 100% renewable power to nearly 800,000 homes in San Diego County.

City of Chula Vista- Boards & Commissions Sustainability Commission

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Josh Whitehead

San Diego

Transportation
March 6, 2025

An overview of the main budget parameters presented today notes that revenue and expenses will both increase, driven in large part by the opening of the New Terminal 1 (New T1), slated for later this summer. Budget estimates were not provided, but the presentation did not identi

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority- Board Committees Airport Authority Board Meeting

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Jay Lark

San Diego

Criminal Justice
March 5, 2025

The Commission on Police Practices (CPP) has been dealing with issues surrounding the job of its executive director. There were many discussions about whether an executive director should be a position they keep on the board or terminate altogether.

City of San Diego- Boards & Commissions Commission on Police Practices- Commission Meeting

Notetaking by

Lily Fadell

San Diego

Housing
March 4, 2025

The City of Lemon Grove will be constructing a temporary housing program for unhoused individuals on the corner of Sweetwater Road and Troy Street, with construction starting in 2025.

City of Lemon Grove- City Council Committees and Commissions Lemon Grove City Council

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Mireya Miner

San Diego

Politics
March 4, 2025

Public commenters criticized the mayor for a lack of transparency, alleged misconduct and lies, disrespectful comments in a previous meeting, and a failure to comply with public records request laws related to a public health nuisance project.

City of National City- City Council Committees Regular City Council Meeting

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Phoenix Miller

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