High emotion but no violence, arrests as thousands ‘No Kings’ protests in San Diego
San Diegans marched and chanted and hoisted signs deriding President Donald Trump over an immigration plan they called cruel and chaotic
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Imperial Beach adopts budgets to weather projected ‘slower-growth environment’
The budgets for the next two fiscal years include investments in public safety, storm drains and pickleball
Desmond vota en contra de su propia resolución sobre la crisis de las aguas residuales
El supervisor del condado se opuso a los cambios. «Tenemos que ser firmes».
Desmond votes against his own resolution on sewage crisis
County supervisor opposed changes. ''We gotta come across with some tough language.'
Chula Vista’s city manager announces she will retire in coming months
The City Council is expected to begin discussions for her replacement on Tuesday.
Estudio de UCSD: Las aguas residuales de Tijuana no son el único contaminante detectable en el aire
Investigadores encontraron drogas ilícitas y productos químicos provenientes de neumáticos en el río Tijuana que se dispersaron por el aire.
Los es de South Bay Union aprueban el plan de cerrar al menos una escuela
El plan incluye el cierre de la Escuela Primaria Central al inicio del año escolar 2026-27.
South Bay Union trustees OK plan to close at least one school
The plan includes closing Central Elementary at the start of the 2026-27 school year
UCSD study: Tijuana sewage isn’t the only pollutant detectible in the air
Researchers found illicit drugs and chemicals from tires in the Tijuana River becoming airborne.
La comunidad militar se une tras el accidente aéreo de San Diego. “Haría lo que fuera por ellos”
El vecindario de Murphy Canyon alberga a familias militares que prestan servicio en San Diego
Podrían ser seis personas las que murieron cuando una avioneta se estrelló en Murphy Canyon
El avión, un Cessna 550, se estrelló cuando se acercaba al Aeropuerto Ejecutivo Montgomery-Gibbs.
Military community bands together after San Diego plane crash. ‘I’ll do anything for them.’
Murphy Canyon neighborhood houses military families who serve around San Diego
How to help San Diegans affected by the plane crash in Murphy Canyon neighborhood
Donations are being accepted for families affected by Thursday's plane crash. Here's how to help.
Six presumed dead when small plane crashes into military homes in Murphy Canyon neighborhood
The Cessna 550 was trying to land at nearby Montgomery-Gibbs airport in dense fog
‘Don’t change course:’ San Diego County leaders celebrate a drop in homelessness
This year's point-in-time count did raise questions, including why numbers are up in East County's largest city.
Chula Vista anticipa su mayor plan de gasto, impulsado por el nuevo complejo turístico frente a la bahía
El plan propuesto incluye dinero para más personal de bomberos y parques y para financiar la recién inaugurada zona frente a la bahía.
Chula Vista previews its largest spending plan, largely driven by new bayfront resort and rising labor costs
The proposed plan includes money for more fire and park personnel and to finance the newly opened bayfront
Chula Vista’s Gaylord Pacific Resort is finally here. Here’s a sneak peek
The 36-acre waterfront property boasts 1,600 rooms, multiple eateries and an abundance of meeting and event space
Air Pollution Control District still has purifiers for those affected by cross-border sewage odors
The district has received more than 4,000 applications and has distributed about 2,500 air purifiers
Developer proposing zero-emission, truck-charging hub in National City to host community meeting
Skycharger proposes to build an electric-truck charging station with charging ports for 70 medium- to heavy-duty electric trucks
“México debe cumplir con su parte”: El nuevo director de la EPA promete presionar a México para acelerar el fin de la crisis de aguas residuales
Lee Zeldin recorrió una planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales en la frontera, se reunió con los Navy SEALs y varios funcionarios electos locales y federales.
National City appoints Scott Huth to serve as interim city manager
The former Del Mar city manager will serve in the post until a permanent replacement is found.
‘Mexico needs to fulfill its part:’ New head of EPA vows to pressure Mexico to hasten end to sewage crisis
Lee Zeldin toured a wastewater treatment plant at the border, met with Navy SEALs and several local and federal elected officials
La istración Trump reemplaza al comisionado que supervisa la gestión de la crisis de las aguas residuales
A María Elena Giner se le atribuyó el mérito de abordar el envejecimiento de la infraestructura y obtener más financiación.
Trump istration replaces commissioner overseeing management of sewage crisis
Maria-Elena Giner was credited with addressing aging infrastructure and getting more funding
The tale of two South County mayors and their runs for supervisor
Chula Vista and Imperial Beach mayors lead two different, but neighboring cities. Now, they're headed for the runoff.
Ben Martinez steps down as National City’s city manager
Officials agreed to replace him with Stephen Manganiello as acting city manager until they select an interim city manager
National City parece estar lista para reemplazar a su municipal
Se espera que el Ayuntamiento discuta el viernes el desempeño de Ben Martínez y considere nombrar un municipal interino.
National City appears poised to replace its city manager
The City Council is expected to discuss Friday Ben Martinez's performance and consider appointing an interim city manager
How National City leaders have spent their $100K district budgets
The City Council is expected to review a report Tuesday on its district budget expenditures
En National City, el Ayuntamiento está en crisis por las acusaciones contra la alcaldía
En una acalorada reunión del Ayuntamiento, los funcionarios discuten acusaciones de conflicto de intereses y demandas.
McCann y Aguirre lideran las elecciones especiales para supervisor del Distrito 1
Se encuentran entre los siete candidatos que se postulan para el puesto, vacante desde la inesperada salida de Nora Vargas a principios de este año.
McCann and Aguirre hold leads in special election for South County supervisor, early returns show
They're among seven candidates running for the seat, vacant since the unexpected departure of Nora Vargas earlier this year.
El puerto abre un parque en la bahía de Chula Vista, el más grande hasta el momento
El parque cuenta con áreas de juegos naturales, dunas y zonas de picnic con vistas ininterrumpidas de la Bahía de San Diego.
In National City, City Hall is in turmoil over allegations against the mayor’s office
In a heated City Council meeting, officials discuss allegations of conflict of interest and lawsuits.
Port opens park on the Chula Vista bayfront, its largest yet
The park features nature playgrounds, dune and picnic areas with uninterrupted views of the San Diego Bay.
Jurado otorga $10 millones a ex oficial que acusó a la policía de National City de discriminación y acoso
Los daños ascienden a casi un tercio del presupuesto del departamento y casi el 15 por ciento del fondo general de la ciudad.
Jury awards $10M to former officer who accused National City police of discrimination, harassment
The damages amount to almost a third of the department’s budget, and nearly 15 percent of the city’s general fund.
Se insta al condado a detener la reapertura del campamento del Valle del Río Tijuana
El sindicato envía una carta de cese y desistimiento al condado citando preocupaciones sobre la contaminación por la crisis de las aguas residuales.
‘It’s like a holiday’: Block Party celebrates return of baseball to East Village
East Village wasn’t a major destination 20 years ago. Organizers said event aims to showcase businesses, baseball culture.
County urged to halt reopening of Tijuana River Valley campground
Union sends cease and desist letter to the county citing concerns about contamination from the sewage crisis
Settlement reached in lawsuit that challenged housing project in fire-prone South County
Parties in Otay Ranch Village 13 project agree to preserve 300 acres of open space, make all homes electric and ban natural gas. Developer will cover $2 million attorney fees.
What would a police substation do for Chula Vista’s east side? The police chief wants your .
The South County city will explore what it would cost and whether it would meet residents' needs
Chamorro Festival returns with focus on honoring ancestors, preserving language and culture
The 13th annual festival featured dance and song performances, authentic food and CHamoru language lessons
La EPA se mantiene firme: no revisará el estuario del río Tijuana para determinar su estatus ‘Superfund’
La agencia federal le dijo al alcalde de Imperial Beach en una carta que una revisión no estaba justificada
EPA stands firm: It will not review Tijuana River Estuary for Superfund status
The federal agency told Imperial Beach mayor in a letter that a review was unwarranted because other solutions to fix pollution are underway
District 1 supervisorial candidates debate homelessness, sewage crisis
Seven candidates are running to fill a vacancy on the Board of Supervisors. Four participated in the forum.
National City leaders consider letting cannabis lounge, retailers remain open longer
Officials are considering approving extended hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily to 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
National City podría ser el próximo en el condado en establecer una política de licencias para la venta minorista de tabaco
“A menudo he visto a estudiantes como yo ir a la escuela con un vaporizador o un cigarrillo en la mano”
Woman crossing boulevard in National City dies after hit-and-run crash
The crash occurred shortly after 2:10 a.m. early Saturday on East Plaza Boulevard near Palm Avenue
National City could be next in county to set tobacco retail license policy
The City Council will consider a draft policy that could prohibit flavored tobacco products and require annual permits
Veolia faces new lawsuit over sewage crisis. This time from Coronado Unified School District
The lawsuit claims that Coronado Unified has spent on medical treatment of students and faculty exposed to pollution
National City raising campaign contribution limits
Individuals can contribute can donate a max of $1,230 and political parties up to $2,455 to elections
Tenant protection rules in Imperial Beach take effect in March
The City Council approved rules that disqualify certain cosmetic work as substantial remodels
National City explorará si ofrecer asistencia legal en materia de inmigración
La ciudad explorará cómo funcionaría dicho servicio, sus costos, quién podría usarlo
National City will explore whether to offer immigration legal aid
The city will explore how such a service would work, its costs, who could use it and potential legal liabilities
More air purifiers available for South County households impacted by sewage crisis
The San Diego County Air Pollution Control District is distributing 10,000 of the devices to eligible households
Report confirms Navy SEALs sickened while training in polluted waters off San Diego
Most training was not relocated or rescheduled when bacteria levels exceeded state safety levels
Chula Vista OKs spending plan to hire more police as city continues to grow
The City Council approved a police captain, six officers, four patrol vehicles and more
Six years later, Chula Vista still refusing to follow court order on cannabis licenses
Coronado entrepreneur is pleading with a judge to compel city officials to enforce a previous order to award her licenses
National City leaders give themselves a 10% raise
The full-time mayor and part-time council voted 4-1 for the increase
Cientos de voluntarios salieron a buscar a miles de personas sin hogar. Esto fue lo que encontraron.
El conteo en un punto específico llega en un momento particularmente inestable para aquellos que duermen en la calle.
¿Están en riesgo los esfuerzos de abordar la crisis de aguas residuales debido a la orden del organismo federal de salud?
La istración de Trump ha suspendido las comunicaciones con el condado
Hundreds of volunteers went looking for thousands of homeless people. Here’s what they found.
The point-in-time count comes at a particularly unstable moment for those sleeping outside.
Are efforts to address sewage crisis at risk with federal health agency gag order?
Trump istration has paused communications with the county and will not share results of a sewage crisis-related survey until further notice
He’s young. His company is, too. Can they put region on map as entertainment destination?
Production company says its media hub and virtual production project in Chula Vista will generate $500 million over 10 years.
Encuesta de los CDC: la mayoría de las personas que viven cerca del río Tijuana dicen que su salud ha empeorado
Los resultados también mostraron que el 71% de los hogares consideraban que su agua potable no era segura
“Más que solo una piscina”: Border View reabre la piscina cerrada desde su clausura por COVID-19
La instalación YMCA en San Ysidro ofrece lecciones de natación, ejercicios acuáticos y clases gratuitas
Nearly 6,300-acre fire expanding east in Otay wilderness as nearly 700 firefighters fight back
Wind from the ocean pushed the Border 2 fire east Friday and the evacuation area expanded to include Dulzura and other rural spots east of Otay Mountain
‘More than just a pool:’ Border View reopens pool closed since COVID-19 shutdown
The YMCA facility in San Ysidro offers swimming lessons, water exercises and free lessons for students.
Imperial Beach aprueba nuevas protecciones para inquilinos. Los defensores dicen que no son lo suficientemente fuertes
La ley, que aún requiere una segunda votación, descalifica las mejoras cosméticas como remodelaciones sustanciales.
Thousands walk against abortion in event led by Catholic cardinal before his move to D.C.
About 2,500 walked, prayed and sang at the event Saturday at Waterfront Park in San Diego
¿Está muerta la designación de Superfondo para el Valle del Río Tijuana? El condado evalúa opciones
Investigar la posible contaminación en la región fronteriza era algo que mejor dejaban al estado, dijeron.
CDC survey: Most living near Tijuana River say their health has worsened
Results also showed that 71% of households believed their tap water was unsafe
Imperial Beach OKs new renter protections. Advocates say they’re not strong enough.
The law, which still requires a second vote, disqualifies cosmetic improvements as substantial remodels
Agencia federal de salud investigará los impactos de los gases de alcantarillado del río Tijuana
La Agencia para el Registro de Sustancias Tóxicas y Enfermedades emitirá sus hallazgos en un informe escrito
Echa un vistazo al próximo lounge de cannabis que abrirá pronto, el primero en el condado de San Diego
Sessions by the Bay, un dispensario y lounge ubicado en National City
Federal environmental public health agency to investigate Tijuana River sewer gas impacts
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry will issue its findings in a written report released to the public
Sneak a peek into soon-to-open cannabis lounge, first in San Diego County
Sessions by the Bay, a dispensary and lounge based in National City, will offer spaces to smoke, dine and immerse in art
¿Quién podría representar a South County como supervisor? El interés por el escaño de Vargas crece
La lista de posibles candidatos en el Distrito 1 se está alargando
How should Chula Vista spend federal grant funding in low-income communities? Public input sought
The federal funding can be used on streets, sidewalks, recreation centers, senior programs, childcare and business financial assistance
Is push for Tijuana River Valley Superfund designation dead? County weighs options
EPA official tells county leaders stopping sewage flows takes priority over sampling for contamination
La EPA rechaza la petición de investigar el Valle del Río Tijuana para una designación como ‘superfund’
La agencia señaló que su decisión se basó en "una búsqueda y revisión exhaustiva de los datos disponibles"
EPA rejects petition to investigate Tijuana River Valley for a superfund designation
Federal agency said samples of contaminants from previous years did not exceed its thresholds for public health concerns
Who could represent South County as supervisor? Interest in Vargas’ seat grows, ahead of a key board meeting
The list of potential candidates in District 1 is getting longer, and the remaining four supervisors will meet next week to discuss next steps.
National City wants public input on controversial fuel transfer station project
Residents of west National City worry added truck trips will impede efforts to improve air quality
Imperial Beach’s District 4 is getting new multi-family housing and its first public park
The 46-unit development will have a 5,244-square-foot corner park
La alcaldesa de Imperial Beach es la última en anunciar su candidatura para reemplazar a Nora Vargas
“El Condado Sur ha sido ignorado por demasiado tiempo, y estoy lista para cambiar eso”
2024: Un año trascendental en la lucha para poner fin a la contaminación por aguas residuales en el Valle del Río Tijuana
El año estuvo marcado por eventos climáticos récord, demandas, una visita de los CDC y la repentina salida de la presidenta de la junta del condado.
Imperial Beach mayor latest to announce bid to replace Nora Vargas
Chula Vista Mayor John McCann and San Diego City Councilmember Vivian Moreno have also expressed interest in running
Chula Vista Elementary School Board to fill vacancies by appointment
Those interested in applying for area Seats 1 and 5 have until Jan. 8 to submit their applications
Chula Vista Elementary School Board to fill vacancies by appointment
File photo of a transitional kindergarten classroom in a activity called a “meet up” at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School in Chula Vista, May 2018. (Hayne Palmour IV / The San...
2024: A momentous year in the fight to end Tijuana River Valley sewage pollution
The year was marked by record-breaking weather events, lawsuits, a visit from the CDC and a sudden departure by the county chairperson
¿Llegarán las reglas de alquileres a corto plazo a National City?
El Ayuntamiento dirigió a principios de este mes al personal de la ciudad a investigar más sobre el mercado local
Are short-term rental rules coming to National City?
Early next year, city leaders will consider a potential framework to regulate vacation rentals
Biden firma un proyecto de ley temporal con $250 millones para la planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales de South Bay
La planta no ha podido limpiar adecuadamente las aguas residuales de Tijuana
Bienvenidos de nuevo a Harborside: Chula Vista reabre su querido parque tras su controvertido cierre
La ciudad cerró el parque en agosto de 2022 después de reportes de actividades ilícitas
Biden signs stopgap bill with $250M for South Bay sewage treatment plant
The federal funding will cover a $200 million shortfall to repair and expand the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant.
San Diego congressional leaders secure $250M for South Bay treatment plant, but age by Congress uncertain
The spending bill hit a snag after President-elect Donald Trump said he opposed the bipartisan deal and insisted that Congress a narrower version
‘Welcome back to Harborside:’ Chula Vista reopens cherished park after controversial closure
The city shut down the park in August 2022 after reports of illicit activities and a surge in illegal camps set up by homeless people