In this week’s "From the Mayor’s Desk" newsletter, Mayor Todd Gloria shares updates to the Balboa Park parking program that will expand free parking for City of San Diego residents starting March 2 while creating a dedicated funding stream for park maintenance. The newsletter also highlights San Diego’s selection to host Olympic soccer during the LA28 Games, new data showing a nearly 50 percent reduction in homelessness along the San Diego River, and continued progress on affordable housing, public safety, and regional investments.

Housing Leadership, Public Safety Gains, and Action on Clearing the Way for Behavioral Healthcare Facilities in the City of San Diego

February 4, 2026 - From the Mayor's Desk

In this week’s "From the Mayor’s Desk" newsletter, Mayor Todd Gloria highlights San Diego’s continued leadership on housing, with nearly 80 percent of new apartments opening countywide in 2026 located within city limits. The weekly update also details measurable public safety improvements citywide, including continued crime reductions and expanded emergency response capacity reported in the 2025 Progress Report (read the full report at sandiego.gov/2025progress). Additional stories focus on cutting red tape to support behavioral healthcare providers, and launching a major energy retrofit program to modernize public facilities, cut emissions, and lower long-term costs while advancing climate goals.

Mayor Gloria Signs Community Plan Updates, Advances Infrastructure, and Expands Economic Opportunity

January 27, 2026 - From the Mayor's Desk

In this week’s "From the Mayor’s Desk" newsletter, Mayor Todd Gloria highlighted the signing of the Clairemont and College Area Community Plan updates to add housing capacity and improve safety, mobility, and public spaces. The update also covered global economic milestones, new funding for stormwater upgrades, financial assistance for trash and recycling fees, and state funding to move forward Grove Neighborhood Park in San Diego's Otay Mesa-Nestor neighborhoods.