Category: Public Safety
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New electric scooter rules aim to expand access across San Diego communities
New regulations for shared electric scooters and bikes started earlier this week in the city of San Diego. Part of the new rules look to create fair access to the devices across all San Diego neighborhoods.
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San Diego councilmember pushes back on police union crime claims
The San Diego Police Officers Association said violent crime and murders are on the rise at public parks. A San Diego councilmember claimed she was unfairly targeted by the union for the spike. https://www.kpbs.org/news/local/2022/05/04/san-diego-councilmember-pushes-back-on-police-union-crime-claims
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Vaccines, free food and more to be offered Saturday at monthly City Heights clinic
Data from San Diego County says nearly 94% of eligible county residents have had at least one COVID-19 vaccine. That’s not the case in City Heights. On Saturday, there’s an event to get more shots in arms in that community. https://www.kpbs.org/news/health/2022/03/25/vaccines-free-food-and-more-to-be-offered-saturday-at-monthly-city-heights-clinic
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Trash cans, or the lack of them, cause a stir in City Heights
The City Heights Business Association has removed some of the trash cans it installed years ago, getting mixed reactions from business owners along University Avenue. https://www.kpbs.org/news/local/2022/02/16/trash-cans-or-the-lack-of-them-cause-a-stir-in-city-heights
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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