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City Urges Year-Round Wildfire Preparedness, Launches Housing Storytelling Series, Opens Mission Valley Service Hub, and More

- From the Mayor's Desk

In this week’s newsletter, Mayor Todd Gloria highlights new City investments to prepare for an above-normal wildfire season, including brush rigs, a fire helicopter, and expanded homeowner support programs, alongside a new wildfire resource website. The Mayor is also launching “Build More Housing: Stories of Struggle and Hope in San Diego,” a video series sharing residents’ housing experiences. Plus: A new Development Services Department facility in Mission Valley is now open, offering more convenient permitting and planning services.

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New State Law Targets Child Exploitation, Trash Service Deadlines Near, Affordable Housing Boosted, and Mor

- From the Mayor's Desk

Mayor Gloria announces the signing of Assembly Bill 379, restoring penalties for loitering to purchase sex and strengthening protections for minors. The City reminds residents of upcoming deadlines to select trash bin sizes or transition to private service under Measure B. A sixth round of Bridge to Home funding will provide $15 million in gap financing to help create up to 300 affordable homes, adding to more than 2,100 already supported by the program.

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AB 379 Signed Into Law, City Trash Service Changes Advance, Bridge to Home Delivers More Housing, and More

- From the Mayor's Desk

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 379, legislation co-sponsored by Mayor Gloria, making loitering to purchase sex a misdemeanor and imposing felony penalties for soliciting minors. Residents are reminded to register for trash service or transition to private haulers as Measure B takes effect. The City is committing $15 million in new Bridge to Home funding to accelerate the creation of up to 300 additional affordable homes citywide.

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Downtown Unsheltered Homelessness Drops Nearly 65%, City Celebrates Pride, State Advances Anti-Trafficking Bill, and More

- From the Mayor's Desk

Mayor Gloria reports a nearly 65% decrease in unsheltered homelessness in Downtown since May 2023, citing expanded shelter, housing construction, and enforcement paired with services. The City’s Pride Week events celebrated visibility and inclusion, while AB 379—co-sponsored by the Mayor—passed the Legislature to strengthen protections against human trafficking. A grant from Price Philanthropies will expand hours and programming, including free summer entry, at the City Heights Swim Center.

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Mayor Ends Summer Construction Ban, Advances Balboa Park Plans, and Welcomes New SDPD Recruits

- From the Mayor's Desk

In this week’s "From the Mayor’s Desk" newsletter, Mayor Gloria announced the end of the City’s outdated Summer Moratorium on construction, allowing infrastructure projects to move forward year-round. He also shared a preliminary proposal to implement paid parking in Balboa Park that would fund ongoing park improvements and introduced a $700,000 grant to begin updating the park’s decades-old Master Plan. Plus, the City welcomed 50 new San Diego Police Department recruits and celebrated progress in neighborhood street repairs and marked the start of Pride Week by hanging the Progress Pride Flag from the California Tower in Balboa Park and holding a kickoff event at City Hall. 
 
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City Surpasses Road Repair Goal, Advances Civic Center Redevelopment, Expands Safe Parking, Named Invictus Games Finalist, and More

- From the Mayor's Desk

The City repaired more than 500 miles of streets in FY2025, exceeding its goal and marking its most productive year for road work in a decade. Plans are advancing to redevelop Downtown’s Civic Center core into housing and public spaces, with progress on converting City-owned properties into affordable homes. The Safe Parking Program expanded to nearly 400 spaces, including for oversized vehicles, while enforcement increased to protect beach access. San Diego is also a finalist to host the 2029 Invictus Games, highlighting its proud military heritage.
 
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San Diego Secures National Leadership Role and Delivers Local Wins on Streets, Parks, and Safety

- From the Mayor's Desk

In this week's “From the Mayor’s Desk," Mayor Gloria shared his new position as Vice President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, expanding San Diego’s influence on national policy. Locally, the City secured $10 million in state funding for safer streets in Redwood Village and Oak Park, announced park upgrades through a SeaWorld settlement, and celebrated the launch of a new nonstop flight to Panama City. The newsletter also highlighted repaving progress on Clairemont Drive and community events honoring first responders and local leaders.
 
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City Council’s Final FY26 Budget Action, ADU Reforms, Flood Prevention, Climate Recognition and More

- From the Mayor's Desk

In this week’s “From the Mayor’s Desk” newsletter: Mayor Gloria defends fiscal responsibility following City Council budget overrides; the City adopts new Accessory Dwelling Unit rules to support housing and safety; storm channel improvements reduce flood risk in Valencia Park; San Diego earns global praise for climate action; and the Mayor calls on the State to preserve vital homelessness funding.
 
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Mayor Gloria Fights to Preserve Homelessness Funding, Defends Harvey Milk’s Legacy and More

- From the Mayor's Desk

In this week’s "From the Mayor’s Desk" newsletter, Mayor Todd Gloria calls on state lawmakers to renew Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funding or risk losing 426 shelter beds and key outreach programs. He also highlights the City Council’s overhaul of outdated parking regulations to improve availability and reinvest in neighborhood infrastructure. Other updates include a major water settlement that ends a 15-year legal dispute, strong opposition to renaming the USNS Harvey Milk, and ongoing street repair efforts.
 
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Mayor Gloria Condemns Federal Immigration Raid, Highlights Progress on Sidewalk Repairs and More

- From the Mayor's Desk

In this week’s "From the Mayor’s Desk" newsletter, Mayor Todd Gloria denounces a dangerous federal immigration raid in South Park that undermined public trust and safety. He also shares progress on tripling sidewalk replacements across San Diego, celebrates the State Senate’s passage of SB 92 to prioritize housing over hotel development, and answers a reader’s question about red curb painting under California’s new daylighting law.
 
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