A Gun Sighting at a Middle School Puts Discipline at San Diego Unified into Focus
Last month, students at Correia Middle School reported seeing a classmate brandish a gun. In the following week, more allegations surfaced, and in the aftermath, parents are demanding answers about San Diego Unified’s discipline policies.Â
MORNING REPORT
Morning Report: They Say They Saw a Gun
Parents at Correia Middle School in Point Loma have been disturbed for weeks since the school sent out a voicemail cryptically saying an “incident” occurred at the school. After a flurry of speculation, the story took shape: Students reported a…
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Politics Report: Still Nothing on U-T’s Vision
I have a thing I do for all new employees at Voice of San Diego. Years ago, I would make them sit in the conference room and explain everything I…
VOSD Podcast: How the City Attorney Could Change
There’s an election for San Diego City Attorney in 2024. Current City Attorney Mara Elliott is termed out. Running to replace her are Deputy City Attorney Heather Ferbert and Assemblyman…
Biggest Players in Western Water Politics Gather at Politifest 2023Â Â
Voice of San Diego and CalMatters will be gathering top water officials to discuss a historic settlement and the needed deal for the Colorado River at 2023 Politifest.
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Border Report: Migrants from All Over the World Are at Our Border
In my time covering the border I’ve witnessed different groups of migrants crossing at the Tijuana-San Diego border.
Cup of Chisme: What Happened When I Rode the Trolley
MTS has plans to add credit card tapping to its fare payment options. I tried to use the current system and the struggle was real.
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From community colleges to K-12 districts, schools across the county have set their sights on getting into the housing game. Some of that housing, like one planned San Diego Unified…
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Education
The Learning Curve:Â Students Could Soon Earn Degrees Without Going to Class
For some Southwestern College students, the days of grades and in-person lectures may soon be gone. The Chula Vista community college is one of eight statewide chosen to develop what’s…
Closure of Escondido Preschool Program Leaves More Gaps in Child CareÂ
For 35 years, a beloved preschool program in Escondido called Tiny Tots has been a resource for families. Parents say Tiny Tots provides a slow and healthy transition into school.…
AI and a Company Help Cajon Valley Surveil Students
Cajon Valley officials view the software as an important resource and a proven tool in its efforts to keep kids safe, but privacy advocates have concerns.
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ENVIRONMENT
Environment Report: The U.S. Government Owes Oceanside a Beach
Oceanside’s beaches were so wide before the construction of Camp Pendleton military base, beachgoers raced cars along the sandy shore. Now beachgoers sit perched atop boulder revetments at mid-tide –…
Oceanside’s New Plan to Rebuild Beaches Before It’s Too Late
After punting an all-groin plan that dismayed their neighbors to the south, Oceanside is holding an international competition between beach designers.
Why San Diego Has Escaped Stifling Heat this Year
August was the city’s 10th consecutive month that ended up cooler than normal. A stretch that long hasn’t happened in town in more than a half century.
NORTH COUNTY
Vista Wants to Fast Track the Opening of a New Shelter
City leaders recently learned its homeless residents who have wanted to enter a shelter in the past 10 months couldn’t do so because of a lack of shelter beds.
North County Report: What’s a Public Health Care District Anyway?Â
Palomar Health is a public health care district in North County, a designation that comes with a unique responsibility to the state and the public.
Escondido Pulls Funding from the Only Homeless Shelter in the City
Escondido is no longer providing funds to its only homeless shelter due to concerns about who the shelter is serving.Â
opinion and commentary
37,000 County Residents Want to Raise Water Costs for 3.3 Million San Diegans Without a Vote
Two water districts are attempting to leave us all with a tab of more than $200 million as they form a new partnership in Riverside.
State Bill Will Wreak Havoc on Local Water Control
Assembly Bill 399 could set a precedent where large agencies throughout the state can use the Legislature to thwart local decisions.
Will City Leaders Rubber Stamp Surveillance Technology?
When the new smart streetlights and license plate tracking policies go before the San Diego City Council on Tuesday, they must make the improvements San Diegans want and need.Â
POLITICS
Fight over Fletcher’s Instagram Messages with Accuser Goes Public
Former County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher’s attorneys and Grecia Figueroa’s attorneys are fighting over a subpoena to Instagram’s parent company Meta. Â
Montgomery Steppe Drives into the Runoff for County Supervisor
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Voices of the Voters: Housing and Homelessness Is Top of Mind
Voters turned out Tuesday to cast their ballots for San Diego County District 4 Supervisor race. Here’s how it went
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