San Diego is weighing a new housing-related tax measure that would target certain vacant, non-primary residences—an idea supporters say could encourage more homes to be lived in, while critics warn it may bring unintended costs and compliance headaches. Beyond the policy debate, one practical reality often gets
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A proposed mega data center in Imperial County is reigniting a statewide debate: when high-demand facilities move in, who pays the price in water capacity, pressure, and infrastructure upgrades? While the headlines focus on massive daily water needs and community concern, the practical reality is simpler for
Read more →San Diego’s student innovators just made statewide headlines after earning major recognition at the 75th California Science and Engineering Fair (CSEF) in Thousand Oaks. Beyond the trophies, their projects spotlight a bigger theme that affects families, schools, and facilities across San Diego, CA: smarter environmental monitoring, safer
Read more →A recent commentary out of California highlights a surprising truth: a landlord trying to “help” a renter with kids by steering them toward a different unit can still violate fair housing laws. The point of the piece is clear—fair housing compliance isn’t just about intent; it’s about
Read more →San Diego Downtown High-Rise Housing Bill: Why You May Need a Plumber for Drain & Sewer Repairs Soon
California lawmakers are pushing a new approach to bring life back to downtowns: build up, not out. A newly introduced bill would speed approvals for high-rise affordable and mixed-use housing near major transit hubs—an effort leaders say could help reverse empty storefronts and high office vacancies after
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