Miramar and Otay Water Treatment Plants Earn National Awards

November 16, 2023 | City News Team

Two of the City of San Diego’s water treatment plants are being recognized on a national level by the Partnership for Safe Water for a commitment to superior water quality. 

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New Safe Sidewalks Program Launches to Improve Safety and Streamline Sidewalk Repair Permitting

November 15, 2023 | City News Team

As part of a citywide effort to improve sidewalks in all communities, the City of San Diego is investing resources to fix uneven and damaged sidewalks, while also making it easier for people to make repairs in front of their private property.    

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Community Celebrates Reopening of the Children's Park in Downtown

November 14, 2023 | City News Team

This morning, Mayor Todd Gloria and Councilmember Stephen Whitburn, along with community leaders and City staff, cut the ribbon to officially reopen Children’s Park in Downtown. The improvements to the park, which originally opened in the mid-1990s, have been in the works for several years by…

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San Diego Launches Recruitment Effort for Next Police Chief

November 14, 2023 | City News Team

The City of San Diego is kicking off a robust process to recruit and hire a new Chief of Police for the San Diego Police Department (SDPD), which will include a thorough outreach and community engagement effort to give San Diegans a voice in the hiring process along with a national search for a…

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Hundreds Gain Valuable Work Experience Through City's Paid Internship Program

November 13, 2023 | City News Team

The City of San Diego’s paid internship program reached a milestone with more than 700 people employed across a range of City operations.

The City’s Employ & Empower program, funded by the State of California Youth Job Corps, launched in the Summer of 2022 to provide…

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What to Know About the City of San Diego's H Barracks Plan

November 9, 2023

In order to provide more shelter options and locations for expanding homeless shelter opportunities, the City has identified the H Barracks, near Harbor Island, as a potential site.

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Celebrating City Military Veterans at Employee Appreciation Event

November 9, 2023 | City News Team

We are honoring the commitment and valor of our military veterans on this Veterans Day! Mayor Todd Gloria hosted a Veterans Employee Appreciation Breakfast this week to thank the employees for all they do to make our City better. 

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Help Shape the City's Digital Customer Experience

November 9, 2023 | City News Team

The City of San Diego wants to hear from community members about its plan to improve the digital customer experience for all residents.

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San Diego Makes Progress Toward Zero Waste Goals With Record-High Diversion Rate

November 8, 2023 | City News Team

Marking a significant milestone in efforts to encourage recycling and limit waste, the City of San Diego has achieved a 71% diversion rate for the amount of waste diverted from the landfill, the highest it has ever been. According to data provided by …

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San Diegans Help Plant Trees in Sherman Heights

November 8, 2023 | City News Team

In collaboration with Tree San Diego, the City of San Diego hosted a community event at Sherman Elementary School to celebrate Kate Sessions Day and recognize the start of the tree planting season. More than 40 San Diegans…

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