In this week’s “From the Mayor’s Desk” newsletter, Mayor Todd Gloria shares the opening of the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center at Liberty Station, a new cultural landmark supported by state funding and community partnerships. The newsletter also spotlights Pershing Middle School student Landry Gage, who served as “Mayor for a Day” after winning a citywide contest, and the launch of Southeastern Connect, a zero-emission microtransit service serving Mount Hope, Chollas View, and Emerald Hills. Residents are also reminded of upcoming deadlines to enroll in City trash service under voter-approved Measure B.

 

In this week’s "From the Mayor's Desk" newsletter, the City announced the release of a Notice of Availability for the Old Central Library Downtown, requiring at least 25% affordable housing in any redevelopment proposal. The City also reported nearly 500 citations and 120 Safe Parking referrals since enforcement resumed on oversized vehicle parking, and launched its first-ever Community Recreation Needs Assessment inviting San Diegans to help shape future investments in parks and recreation across the city.

 

In this week’s newsletter, Mayor Todd Gloria shares updates on new warning signs installed in South Bay to protect residents while long-term solutions to cross-border pollution move forward. The City also celebrated $6.9 million in upgrades at Robert Egger, Sr.–South Bay Community Park, announced a settlement that outlines clear next steps for the long-abandoned California Theater in Downtown, and highlighted federal funding requests that could deliver millions for shelters, childcare, infrastructure, and public safety projects.