From the Mayor's Desk: More on the Improvements to the Public Utilities Department

September 14, 2023

Last week, I gave you a broad overview of the improvements happening at the City’s Public Utilities Department. This week, I wanted to pull out some of the success stories we’ve seen…

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Free Mattress and Box Spring Recycling at New Collection Site

September 14, 2023

Disposing of unwanted mattresses and box springs is now as easy as 1-2-3, and it’s free! As part of the City of San Diego’s participation in the Mattress Recycling Council’s (MRC) Bye Bye Mattress program, San Diegans can drop off mattresses and box…

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Immigrant and Refugee Career Fair

September 14, 2023

Immigrants and refugees across San Diego are invited to participate in the City’s first-ever informational career fair specifically tailored for newcomers to the city. The fair, which is sponsored and organized by the City’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (OIA) in collaboration with the Personnel…

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From the Mayor's Desk: Sidewalk Vending Rules, Explained 

September 13, 2023

In 2019, a state law decriminalized sidewalk vending and mandated that cities develop a regulatory program that allows micro-entrepreneurs to operate.  

The City of San Diego’s sidewalk vending regulations, passed last year, allow vendors to do business but also seeks to protect our local…

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Convoy Street Resurfacing Underway

September 12, 2023

The City of San Diego will begin resurfacing Convoy Street on Tuesday night, Sept. 12, following a recently completed water and wastewater pipe replacement project. During the length of the project, crews will be applying asphalt overlay resurfacing to approximately three miles of road on Convoy…

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More Than 1,000 Tons of Trash Removed From City Streets and Sidewalks

September 12, 2023

In less than a year since its launch, the City of San Diego’s Enhanced Hot Spot Program has reached a significant milestone: Hot Spot crews have removed more than 1,000 tons of waste from areas near and around homeless encampments. That amount adds up to nearly 4.5 times the weight of the Statue…

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Help Shape the Preferred Design Concept of the Ocean Beach Pier Renewal

September 11, 2023

On Saturday, Sept. 9, the City of San Diego hosted the third in a series of community workshops to share information about the Ocean Beach Pier Renewal project and gather input from San Diegans. City staff and engineering and…

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Celebrating Immigrants and Refugees During Welcoming Week

September 9, 2023

On Sept. 8, the City of San Diego hosted a celebration to kick off Welcoming Week at the City Heights/Weingart Library. City leaders, staff and community members joined the opening event to launch a week of activities that will highlight the importance of inclusion and diversity in our city. …

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From the Mayor's Desk: A Progress Report on the Civic Center Revitalization 

September 8, 2023

Our effort to remake and revitalize our Civic Center core in Downtown continues to move forward as we entered exclusive negotiations with a developer seeking to convert the office building at 101 Ash St. into nearly 400 affordable homes. 

This 90-day negotiation period will allow us to…

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National Preparedness Month: Make a Readiness Plan Today

September 7, 2023

Following recent weather events in the region, including a tropical cyclone and extreme heat, the City of San Diego’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) urges everyone to take time during National Preparedness Month to review safety procedures at home and work. Being prepared is the best way to…

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