The City Council voted last week to amend the law to make it clear that coastal permits are required for placemaking projects. It will take a second vote of the council, expected next month, to make it final. … [Read more...] about San Diego effort to enliven commercial areas hits snag
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Commentary: How San Diego plans to address, prevent homelessness
We’ve added hundreds of new shelter beds, opened storage facilities for individuals experiencing homelessness to keep their belongings while they go to work or school, established safe parking lots for those whose vehicle is a home of last resort and invested in the development of hundreds of new permanent supportive housing units through the Housing Commission’s Housing First — San Diego initiative. … [Read more...] about Commentary: How San Diego plans to address, prevent homelessness
MANA de San Diego
MANA’s mission is to empower Latinas through education, leadership development, community service, and advocacy. The organization has its Hermanitas Youth Leadership Mentor Program for at-risk Latina students; the MANA de San Diego Scholarship Program; and holds educational and professional development programs, such as the Latina Success Conference and Leadership Program. … [Read more...] about MANA de San Diego
Surf’s Up in San Sebastián
What I wasn’t comfortable with was the rip tide. I’ve honestly never felt such a strong current in my life, especially not when a giant board is attached to my ankle. And though I had been somewhat able to jump up on the board while on dry land, it was like my mind was erased clean once I hit the water. The waves were throwing me to shore like a discarded rag doll- even the instructor said the current was unusually strong. … [Read more...] about Surf’s Up in San Sebastián
Scouting Report: Aztecs at San Jose State
It’s a good thing San Jose State has been so good in the takeaway department because the Spartans have been giving up a lot of yards on defense, ranking 117th by allowing 461 yards a game. Included in that total is an average of 217.7 rushing yards allowed (118th in the country), which doesn’t bode well against a run-oriented team like the Aztecs (even if they haven’t been as effective as usual this year in rushing). … [Read more...] about Scouting Report: Aztecs at San Jose State
