The Progress Report: How 4 Schools Are Teaching Kids to Read – and Seeing Success
Over the years, schools have embraced different methods to teach kids to read. But one group helping four schools in southeastern San Diego has embraced research backed methods, and it’s paying off.
Morning report
Morning Report: The Housing Agency’s Budget Crunch
Last week, our Lisa Halverstadt broke down budget-related tensions between Mayor Todd Gloria’s team and the San Diego Housing Commission over what the housing agency views as a proposed 42 percent cut in funding for city homeless programs it oversees.…
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VOSD Podcast: The Cannabis Equity Program Got Smoked
There was always a theory that if we were going to legalize cannabis, the people who used to get in trouble for selling it should get a chance to sell…
Border Report: The Tale of Twin Cities and Their Economies
Migration and drug trafficking have put an international spotlight on the U.S.-Mexico border. But those of us who live and work here know the border is about so much more.…
Escondido Arts Center Could Be Getting New Management
The Escondido City Council is considering searching for a more ‘cost-effective’ manager for the California Center for the Arts, Escondido.
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Education
The Learning Curve: San Diego Unified Takes First Step Toward Affordable Housing on its Land
When San Diego pitched its latest bond measure it specifically allocated funds to build housing on unused district lands. Exactly what a district-built project could look like still isn’t clear, but the…
San Diego’s Virtual Schools Are Not Working
The number of San Diego students attending virtual schools has shot up in recent years, even as those schools perform significantly worse than in-person counterparts.
The Learning Curve: When School Feels Optional
One of the most frightening aspects of chronic absenteeism is just how tricky it is to reverse.
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ENVIRONMENT
What We Know About the Pollution Below Mayor Gloria’s Mega-Shelter Site
The city will have to deal with cancer-causing gases leaking through the soil from a neighboring industrial facility and other unknowns.
City Ballot Picks: Stormwater In, Public Power Out
An effort to raise taxes to fix San Diego’s crumbling and clogged stormwater system took a step toward the November ballot Thursday. The city of San Diego’s Rules Committee unanimously…
Environment Report: Mayor’s Budget Pulls Money from Communities on Front Lines of Climate Change
Mayor Todd Gloria’s FY25 budget diverts $8.5 million meant for climate equity programs to city’s general pot of unrestricted cash.
NORTH COUNTY
Del Mar Council Censures Councilmember Dan Quirk for Second Time
An independent investigation found that Councilmember Dan Quirk violated multiple city policies and public meeting rules and had a pattern of misconduct.
Escondido’s Inspiration for New Homelessness Policy? Huntington Beach
When drafting their new homelessness policy, Escondido leaders turned to Huntington Beach for inspiration. Huntington Beach’s previous strategies received praise from city officials but haven’t gone without some criticism.
North County Report: In Aftermath of January Floods, Cities Are Still on the Mend
In the months following severe rainstorms that caused flooding throughout the region, a few North County cities are still working on getting back to normal.
opinion and commentary
Rodeo Is a Showcase of Tradition and Heritage, San Diego Should Scrap Ban Efforts
Josh Muse is vice chairman of the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation. Raymond J. Welch is chairman of the Barona Band of Mission Indians. John Christman is chairman of…
The January Storms Prove We Can’t Put Off Funding Stormwater Infrastructure Anymore
Sean Elo-Rivera is right to push stormwater infrastructure funding.
Culture, Tradition Don’t Justify Animal Cruelty
Rodeos have historic and cultural significance for communities, but that history is vulnerable to being exploited.
POLITICS
What the ‘Historical Significance’ Review of the Sports Arena Misses
The city’s Historical Resources Board report glosses over the deeper history of the land.
Unions Busted Public Power, Stormwater Fix is Nigh
The ongoing war between public power proponents and San Diego Gas & Electric looked more like a battle between the municipalization advocates and union labor Thursday.
County Won’t Interview Labor’s Preferred Staff Leader
Look familiar? We pulled this from the Politics Report, a Voice of San Diego member exclusive newsletter. Become a member and subscribe to the newsletter here. Labor leaders have taken…