Tag: Elections

  • Immigrants Struggle to Be Heard in National, Local Elections

    Maria Hinojosa, a correspondent for PBS Need to Know, and Norma Sandoval, a San Diego Organizing Project volunteer who grew up in City Heights, talk to KPBS about “America By The Numbers.” By Megan Burke and Maureen Cavanaugh Both sides in the presidential race say getting out the vote will be a crucial factor in…

  • School Board Candidate Marne Foster Vows Not to Miss Another Debate

    Voters haven’t seen much of school board candidate Marne Foster on the campaign trail. She wasn’t at the school board debate at Politifest. Nor was she at last week’s school board candidates’ forum sponsored by UpforEd and the League of Women Voters. She was invited to meet with the U-T San Diego Editorial Board, but the…

  • Tweet City Heights: Contested Transportation Plan Gets the Go-Ahead

    By Megan Burks SANDAG Passes Transportation Plan Following Heated Criticism The San Diego Association of Governments this morning approved its Regional Transportation Plan. The plan lays out how the region will spend $200 billion on transportation projects in the next 40 years, and sets the tone for municipalities throughout California as they figure out how…

  • 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…