County and City of San Diego California

Carlsbad residents object to more flights at Palomar Airport Commercial Aviation's Return Sparks Regional Conflict Over Local Control Growth Outpaces Community Expectations at Carlsbad's McClellan-Palomar Airport The revival of commercial air service at McClellan-Palomar Airport has ignited a contentious battle over aviation governance that highlights fundamental tensions in federal aviation law, regional airport management, and municipal land-use authority. What began as a modest return of scheduled airline service has evolved into a legal and political confrontation that could reshape how California communities interact with federally-regulated airports within their borders. The Numbers Tell a Story of Rapid Transformation McClellan-Palomar Airport, situated in the coastal city of Carlsbad in northern San Diego County, has experienced dramatic growth that extends well beyond what residents anticipated when commercial service returned. The facility now handles approximatel...

Environment Report: How Much Toxic Gas Is Too Much? Nobody Seems to Agree. | Voice of San Diego Toxic Gas Crisis at U.S.-Mexico Border: Tijuana River Pollution Threatens Tens of Thousands Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) Scientific research has confirmed that the polluted Tijuana River is releasing hydrogen sulfide gas at concentrations up to 4,500 times higher than normal urban levels, exposing tens of thousands of California residents to chronic health hazards. The crisis stems from decades of inadequate wastewater infrastructure in Tijuana, Mexico, combined with untreated industrial waste from border factories. While both nations have committed over $700 million in emergency funding and signed binding agreements to complete infrastructure upgrades by December 2027, regulatory confusion over safe exposure levels and delayed implementation continue to put communities at risk. SAN DIEGO, California — For decades, residents of San Diego County's South Bay communities have ...

LaCava named to 2nd year as San Diego City Council president San Diego City Council Unanimously Reelects Joe LaCava as President Amid Fiscal Challenges Democrat Engineer-Turned-Politician Navigates Contentious Debates Over Trash Fees, Housing Policy, and Budget Crisis BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front): San Diego City Council President Joe LaCava, 71, was unanimously reelected December 9, 2025, to lead the city's nine-member all-Democrat council for a second consecutive year. The licensed civil engineer and three-decade community activist faces mounting fiscal pressures in 2026, having presided over controversial votes implementing the city's first-ever trash collection fee, rolling back housing density incentives, and establishing paid parking at historic Balboa Park to address a significant budget deficit. SAN DIEGO, California — In a rare display of unanimous approval taking less than five minutes, the San Diego City Council voted 8-0 on Monday to reelect Councilmember Joe La...