Tag: City Council
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Latino Activist To Run In District 9
A long-time Latino activist said last week that he would run to represent San Diego’s new 9th City Council district in this year’s election. The new district, centered in City Heights, is majority Latino. It was drawn that way during last year’s redistricting process to give Latinos – who make up almost 30 percent of…
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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…
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Field Guide: New Developments in Council Race, Schools and Clinics
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 Field Guide Archive: The Refugee Paradox Legislative Session a Boon or Bust for City Heights? Housing Services Gap The Campaign Trail What School…
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Tweet City Heights: Two More Join Race for Ninth Council District
By Megan Burks Attorney, Azalea Park Resident Join Race for District 9 We learned yesterday two more candidates have entered the race for District 9. Attorney Araceli Martinez and City Heights resident Katherine Eaton will run against Councilwoman Marti Emerald, who announced her bid last week. Martinez specializes in family law and is a member…
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Field Guide: The Rise of Urban Farming
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 Food Security n. \ˈfüd\ \si-ˈkyu̇r-ə-tē\: When all people at all times have access to sufficient, safe, nutritious food to maintain a healthy and…