This month, the San Diego Public Library (SDPL) will feature a full schedule of Black History Month programs to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Black Americans. SDPL is hosting several events for young people and adults, including a creative contest for youth, a “human library...
Working to expand pathways to move San Diegans off the streets and into housing, the City Council authorized the expenditure of a $2.45 million grant awarded to the City of San Diego to help end people’s homelessness in East Village.
San Diego was one of eight communities across the...
Prior to his first public appearance at Mayor Todd Gloria’s 2023 State of the City Address, local poet Jason Magabo Perez, Ph.D., was appointed as the City of San Diego 2023-2024 Poet Laureate. During the Jan. 11 State of the...
City of San Diego residents will soon be able to make a significant impact on climate change by diverting their organic waste from the landfill.
As part of the City’s new Organic Waste Recycling program, and in compliance with state requirements, new green bins and kitchen pails will be...
Alexandra Devers was placed into the foster care system when she was just three months old. By the time she was four years old, she had lived in 10 foster and group homes. Finally, at age 13, she was welcomed into a permanent foster home by a woman she now calls “Mom.” Her mom, her 6th grade...
Start off 2023 with a new book and join the San Diego Public Library’s (SDPL) Winter Reading Challenge. This year’s theme is “All the Feels” to encourage readers of all ages to explore how reading affects their emotions.
“The new year is a great time to read something you enjoy, whether...
Don’t toss your tree in the trash after the holidays! Starting Monday, Dec. 26, San Diegans can drop off their Christmas trees for free to be recycled and turned into high-quality mulch and compost, helping keep organic waste out of the landfill.
This morning City Council President Sean...
The City of San Diego continues to repair and resurface roads through its slurry seal program. Over the next few weeks, resurfacing is scheduled for streets in and around Balboa Park and North Park, along with Otay Mesa, College Area and eastern parts of the City.
Slurry seal is a cost-...
With cybersecurity concerns on the rise following several major ransomware attacks nationwide, the City of San Diego has launched the San Diego Regional Cyber Lab to help local agencies prevent and protect against cyberattacks.
The Cyber Lab serves as a regional resource for small...
