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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In this week’s "From the Mayor’s Desk" newsletter, Mayor Gloria announced the end of the City’s outdated Summer Moratorium on construction, allowing infrastructure projects to move forward year-round.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.
 
Mayor Gloria at the US Conference of Mayors

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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.
 
Mayor Gloria speaking about Harvey Milk

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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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Homelessness Drops Nearly 14% in City of San Diego, Plus Major Infrastructure Update in Otay Mesa and More Good News

- From the Mayor's Desk

This week’s "From the Mayor's Desk" newsletter highlights a nearly 14% drop in homelessness within San Diego’s city limits—proof that shelter expansions, housing investments, and the Unsafe Camping Ordinance are making a measurable impact. To sustain progress, Mayor Gloria is backing SB 569, legislation that would require Caltrans to coordinate with cities to address encampments along freeways on state property. Also featured: major upgrades to La Media Road to improve cross-border commerce in Otay Mesa and an update on the City’s transition plan for the Rosecrans Shelter.
 
Homelessness State Property vs City Property

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Final Budget, Housing Progress, and a Tribute in Clairemont

- From the Mayor's Desk

In this week’s “News from the Mayor’s Desk,” Mayor Gloria released his balanced Final Proposed Budget for FY2026, highlighted new data showing housing reforms are helping lower rents, and announced the renaming of a Clairemont park in honor of fallen Officer Austin Machitar. The newsletter also includes updates on public safety, infrastructure, international partnerships, and more.

 
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Upgraded Parks, Equity-Driven Budget, and Expanded Homelessness Solutions

- From the Mayor's Desk

In this week’s newsletter, Mayor Gloria spotlights a new investment in upgraded sports courts at Neal Petties Mountain View Community Park, part of the City’s push for more equitable access to recreation. Also in this week's newsletter: The Fiscal Year 2026 Draft Budget centers equity while protecting key programs that serve vulnerable communities; previewing the new Safe Parking site near the airport, groundbreaking on affordable housing in Cortez Hill, and answers to public questions about proposed Humane Society funding changes.

 
Mayor Todd Gloria at a basketball court