Tag: KPBS
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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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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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San Diego Pledged To Shift Away From Cars. So Why Is It Still Widening Roads?
San Diego has plans to widen El Cajon Boulevard with a new right-turn lane for motorists. That’s despite years of commitments from elected officials to make streets safer and more pedestrian friendly. https://www.kpbs.org/news/2021/09/07/san-diego-pledged-shift-cars-widening-roads
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San Diego Climate Advocates Push For Green New Deal
Climate advocate rally in City Heights to support passage of President Joe Biden’s budget plan which would fund major new government spending on climate friendly initiatives. https://www.kpbs.org/news/environment/2021/08/19/san-diego-climate-advocates-push-green-new-deal