San Diego approves massive Midway Rising development project

The San Diego City Council on Monday has “agreed to trade its sprawling sports property” in the Midway District for desired public benefits after it “took all the actions required to approve the complex Midway Rising transaction” following a “marathon meeting that extended for more than seven hours.” The city leaders “unanimously voted to approve” a 105-year lease and redevelopment deal for the 48.5-acre property with master developer Midway Rising. The development team is planning to build 4,254 residential units, a 16,000-seat replacement arena and more commercial space, parks, plazas and public space. Midway Rising is composed of market-housing builder Zephyr, affordable housing developer Chelsea Investment Corp., and sports-and-entertainment venue operator Legends. The Kroenke Group, a subsidiary of billionaire Stan Kroenke’s real estate firm, is the entity’s lead investor and limited partner. The city’s timeline is “structured around a 2029 construction start date.” The project is “expected to be completed in its entirety by 2050,” according to the city’s phasing plan (SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE, 11/9).

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CA: Coastal Commission approves more sand and rock to protect San Diego’s coastal rail corridor

More sand replenishment, rock riprap, and the construction of a seawall were approved Thursday for eroding beaches in San Clemente to protect the only rail corridor connecting San Diego with Los Angeles and the rest of the United States. Most of the riprap has already been installed along the seaward...

Mesa Grande Reservation adds solar and battery systems, plans to expand housing

Well beyond the sprawl of San Diego County suburbia, rocky canyons carve through rolling green hills with oaks trees. There, tucked around pockets of private land and national forest is the Mesa Grande Reservation, home to the Mesa Grande Band of Diegueño Mission Indians. “So you head to Julian,...

Oceanside sales tax measure turning into a nail-biter

New election results released Monday left Oceanside residents still wondering whether the city will impose another sales tax. They’ll have to wait for more results Tuesday night. The 15,000 additional ballots counted show “no” on Measure S ahead by 238 votes, even less than the 458-vote edge Friday night....

Fire guts notorious nuisance property in San Diego's Mountain View neighborhood

A dangerous fire tore through a long-vacant building in San Diego's Mountain View neighborhood Monday afternoon, forcing evacuations and prompting plans for an emergency demolition that were later delayed after asbestos was detected inside the structure. The fire broke out around 2 p.m. at a building on Ocean View Boulevard...

Now they have to solve the TJ River crisis

San Diego County supervisors just got a lot more power and money — and have a major new promise to keep. County governance reform Measure A and a countywide sales tax increase Measure B each passed with about 52 percent of the vote. Measure B is a half-cent countywide...

Number of rabid animals in California skyrockets to the most cases in nearly 30 years

Your browser does not support the video tag. California has seen the number of rabid animals skyrocket, with the most cases in nearly 30 years, according to state officials. At least 368 rabid animals were found in the Golden State so far this year, breaking a 28-year record, the California Veterinary Medical Association announced Saturday. Most of the rabid animals were bats or skunks from Southern California, according to the veterinary association. San Diego County health officials sounded the alarm in July after a rabid bat landed on the table where a family was eating lunch at the rustic Yellow Deli chain in Vista. Another diner quickly grabbed the bat with a towel and brought it to the Humane Society in Oceanside. Last month, local health officials reported the first two raccoons to test positive for rabies in Los Angeles County in more than 50 years. At least 368 rabid animals were found in the Golden State so far this year, breaking a 28-year record, the California Veterinary Medical Association announced Saturday (Getty Images) The first raccoon was found in someone’s backyard in the Westlake Village area, officials said on October 5. The raccoon reportedly appeared sick but not aggressive

County Medical Examiner Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Children and Young Adults

The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office is asking the public to help put names to several children and young adults who remain unidentified in cases that span decades. To bring new attention to these cases, the office works closely with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), NamUs, Rady Children’s Hospital and a forensic artist.

San Diego apartment boom helps ease rent pressures, USC forecast says

San Diego County rents are expected to rise through 2029, but a recent boom in apartment construction helped make the county more affordable than neighboring Orange County, according to a University of Southern California forecast released Tuesday. The USC Lusk Center for Real Estate's Casden Real Estate Economics Forecast projects...

Veterans Day to bring observances, holiday closures to San Diego County

San Diego County residents planning to take care of government business, visit a library or use certain recreation facilities will need to plan around Wednesday's Veterans Day holiday.

San Diego families struggle to keep up with housing and grocery costs

For many San Diego families, the rising cost of living is making it increasingly difficult to afford everyday necessities, from housing and groceries to energy and medical expenses. An NBC 7 Responds affordability survey, completed by more than 1,100 people, reveals the financial pressure facing local households. Housing remains the...

A former police officer kept about $300,000 in government benefits after failing to report a death, Social Security’s inspector general says

A former Naval Base San Diego police officer has pleaded guilty to keeping nearly $300,000 in government benefits meant for a retired co-worker who died in 2016, Social Security’s inspector general says. Ivan Alonso Rodriguez, 47, of El Cajon, admitted in federal court on Nov. 3 that he knew of the death and told neither... The post A former police officer kept about $300,000 in government benefits after failing to report a death, Social Security’s inspector general says appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Mission Beach residents prepare as another coastal flood advisory hits

A new coastal flood advisory is in effect for San Diego, with tides predicted above 7 feet as Mission Beach residents prepare for more flooding.

Going, Going, Gone: Luke Combs in San Diego

Get yourself Going, Going, Gone! 1057 KYKX and the M0nsour Law Firm have your chance to see the one and only Luke Combs in San Diego, CA on Saturday, June 26, 2027 at Petco Park. Listen for the 3 keywords each weekday at 9 am, Noon, and 5 pm for...

Poway Unified Incumbents Hold Leads as Newcomer Sosnowski Tops Area B

As of 6 p.m. Monday, incumbent Poway Unified School District trustees Heather Plotzke and Michelle O’Connor-Ratcliff were both holding comfortable leads in their reelection bids, while newcomer Kym Sosnowski was ahead of challenger Brett Davis in the open Trustee Area B race by nearly 11 percentage points. None of the results are final, and county officials caution that tens of thousands of ballots remain to be counted across San Diego County.

San Diego Customers Pack Hearings To Fight $270-A-Year Utility Hike

Fed-up San Diego customers packed back-to-back hearings Tuesday to fight a utility rate hike in a state with some of America's highest power prices.

San Diego Wants to Sell Naming Rights Faster, but Oversight Could Shrink

San Diego wants to make it a lot easier for donors and companies to pay to put their names on city parks, libraries and bridges — and officials say the current system is so slow that the city has been leaving money on the table for years. Economic Development Director Christina Bibler has proposed nearly a dozen changes to the city's naming-rights process, a move that would speed up deals but also strip out several layers of review along the way.

La Jolla Shores Mansion Expansion Wins City Approval

A San Diego hearing officer has signed off on a sweeping remodel and expansion of a house at 2486 Vallecitos Court in La Jolla Shores, clearing the way for a project that adds a detached accessory dwelling unit and a standalone gym structure to the property. The hearing officer's decision...

North County has some of San Diego County’s closest races as election results trickle in

A week after Election Day, still no winner has been declared in a number of races in North County, where some incumbents are at risk of losing their seats. After the latest election results Tuesday, several races remain too close to call. In Encinitas, the races for mayor and the...