County and City of San Diego California

  San Diego group releases study calling for accountability and transparency in law enforcement The group says says the analysis for their study gives recommendations for key changes the Board of Supervisors can make to protect our communities.   Author: Danamarie McNicholl-Carter Published: 11:32 AM PST March 3, 2022 Updated: 11:32 AM PST March 3, 2022 ...

    Prioritizing Street Repairs in San Diego: A Data-Driven Approach   The city of San Diego assesses its extensive network of streets, totaling over 2,500 miles, every four years. A crew evaluates the pavement condition of each street, assigning a numerical score between 0 and 100, with higher scores indicating better conditions. The city uses these scores to prioritize repairs and maintenance, focusing on streets requiring more urgent attention.  Repair methods range from filling potholes to repaving or reconstructing entire street segments. The city also uses maintenance treatments, like slurry seal, to prevent potholes and preserve streets in good condition.   Several factors influence repair priority, including pavement condition, public repair requests, and traffic volumes. High-traffic streets deteriorate more quickly than residential streets, and street maintenance is part of a rotating cycle. City crews ...

  San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria's revised 2025 budget adjusts funds for police, emergency services fox5sandiego.com Rhea Caoile Summary Here is a summary of key points about the City of San Diego's Fiscal Year 2025 budget: Mayor Todd Gloria released a revised $5.81 billion budget proposal for FY 2025, which is a $161 million increase from his initial $5.65 billion proposal in April. The revised budget includes: $13.5 million increased funding for public safety employee salaries and restored service levels compared to the initial proposal $1.6 million to add police officers and $250,000 for the No Shots Fired gang diversion program   $9.3 million to support increased ambulance services $3.3 million increase for the Economic Development Department from a hotel sale $2.9 million increase for homeless programs The initial $5.65 billion proposed budget represented a 9.1% increase from FY 2024. It aimed to invest in homelessness, housing, infrastructure...