December Nights and Botanical Building Ribbon-Cutting, AIDS Memorial Opening, and Neighborhood Updates

December 3, 2024 - From the Mayor's Desk

This week’s "From the Mayor's Desk" newsletter highlights the return of December Nights, including the grand reopening of the Botanical Building in Balboa Park, and the opening of Olive Street Park and San Diego’s first-ever AIDS Memorial in Bankers Hill. The City also continues to bring services directly to neighborhoods with “DSD in the Community” events and addresses vacant property concerns through enforcement efforts. Additional updates include the completion of road repairs on Eldergardens Street and opportunities for public input on the Coastal Resilience Master Plan and the Midway Rising project to transform the Sports Arena area.

Celebrating Design Leadership, Empowering Future Leaders, and Innovating Downtown Navigation

November 19, 2024 - From the Mayor's Desk

In this week’s "From the Mayor's Desk" newsletter, San Diego celebrated key milestones last week, including the conclusion of our year as the 2024 World Design Capital with a convocation ceremony and global policy conference. The Mayor also launched the fourth annual “Mayor for a Day” contest for San Diego students, the City unveiled new interactive kiosks downtown, and a roundtable discussion with Speaker Robert Rivas focused on implementing new state laws to strengthen public safety.

San Diegans’ Voices Shape Our City’s Future, Library Opens, and More Highlights

November 13, 2024 - From the Mayor's Desk