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  • Tweet City Heights: First Lady Puts City Heights in National News Again

    By Megan Burks First Lady Celebrates New Northgate Market Locations Several national news publications mentioned City Heights this week because of its newest supermarket, Northgate Gonzales Market. In a tour of Southern California, First Lady Michelle Obama touted the supermarket chain’s efforts to bring fresh groceries to low-income communities deemed food deserts. The company’s store…

  • Map: Divided Crime Trends in City Heights

    By Keegan Kyle I posted a map Wednesday showing where crime went up or down in San Diego last year. Police reported fewer major crimes in most neighborhoods, but substantially more in a few places like Mission Beach and Hillcrest. But in City Heights, the map shows more mixed trends. Police reported more crime in…

  • Map: Shifting Crime in San Diego Neighborhoods

    By Keegan Kyle Last week, San Diego police released annual statistics showing another year of declining crime levels. The number of major crimes fell citywide by 4 percent from the previous year to 34,813. That total includes murders, rapes, robberies, aggravated assaults, burglaries, larcenies and vehicle thefts. The last time San Diego police reported fewer,…

  • City Council Approves Backyard Chickens, Goats, Bees

    Before the city adopted its urban agriculture policy, Kaya de Barbaro was forced to send her chickens, Oscar and Owl, into hiding. | Photo Credit: Sam Hodgson What’s AllowedChickens:Roosters prohibited, up to 25 chickens with varying setback requirementsBees: Two hives 30 feet from neighboring residence, 50 feet from public right-of-way Goats: Two de-horned miniature goats…

  • Field Guide: City Heights and the Mayor’s Race, Part III

    By Megan Burks [Editor’s Note: Field Guide is a weekly email bringing you the news, explainers and action items needed to navigate your changing community. Click here to subscribe.] FIELD GUIDE TOOLBOX The Candidates: Carl DeMaio Current Job: City Councilman representing District 5 Political Affiliation: Republican Endorsement: Engineering and General Contractors Association Known For: Outspoken…