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Audit shows funding and program disparities, geographical divide for San Diego recreation centers
A city audit says recreation centers in the northern neighborhoods of San Diego are significantly better off than those in the city’s southern neighborhoods. https://www.kpbs.org/news/local/2021/11/16/audit-shows-funding-and-program-disparities-geographical-divide-for-san-diego-recreation-centers
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Little Saigon Must Remain Part of City Heights
After a decade and a new census, San Diego is changing the lines of its city districts. Now, more than ever, neighborhoods need to stand united in voicing their values, priorities and the needs for representation to their elected officials. When they are separated and divided, their collective power is diluted and their community interests…
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Councilmember seeks to change ‘unfair,’ ‘two-tiered’ trash pickup system
San Diego’s policy of offering free trash pickup to single-family homes will cost taxpayers nearly $235 million over the next five years, according to a report due to be discussed by a City Council committee Thursday. https://www.kpbs.org/news/environment/2021/10/05/councilmember-change-unfair-trash-pickup-system-peoples-ordinance
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Widening of El Cajon Boulevard begins despite pedestrian safety concerns
Mayor Todd Gloria’s office said it was reviewing the project to determine whether it was consistent with his values. But as of Tuesday afternoon, his office could not explain why construction had already begun. https://www.kpbs.org/news/local/2021/10/19/widening-of-el-cajon-boulevard-begins-despite-pedestrian-safety-concerns
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Digital Equity Gap In Refugee Community Makes Recovering From Pandemic Challenging
Our partners at inewsource report that for San Diego’s refugees, digital barriers could imperil their economic recovery even as the pandemic wanes. https://www.kpbs.org/news/2021/05/24/digital-equity-gap-refugee-community-makes-recover