County and City of San Diego California

Super STEM Saturday Returns to Cal State San Marcos with Over 100 Interactive Science Activities SAN MARCOS, CA - Science enthusiasts of all ages are gearing up for one of North County's largest STEM festivals as Super STEM Saturday returns to Cal State San Marcos on March 8, 2025. The free, day-long event will transform the university campus into an interactive science playground featuring more than 100 hands-on activities and demonstrations. Running from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Super STEM Saturday invites families to explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through engaging exhibits spread across multiple campus locations. "This festival happens rain or shine," said a university spokesperson. "We're fully prepared to welcome thousands of attendees for a day of discovery and learning." Visitors can witness spectacular demonstrations including rocket launches that take place every 20 minutes, indoor lightning created by a 40...

San Diego Looks for Feedback As It Considers First-Time Trash Pickup Fee - Times of San Diego timesofsandiego.com City News Service Trash bins are out for pick up in an alley of the University Heights neighborhood. (Zoë Meyers/inewsource) As San Diego looks to move beyond the 100-year-old People’s Ordinance preventing the city from charging single-family households for trash pickup, city leaders will begin holding a series of community meetings Monday to receive feedback. In 2022, San Diego voters elected to repeal the People’s Ordinance with Measure B . It now allows the city to collect fees for trash and recycling collection from homeowners for the first time in its history. People who live in multi-family housing such as apartment buildings or those with homeowner associations have always paid for trash collectio...

Fred's Case Shiller Index Plot San Diego Home Values Resilient Despite Challenges, Leaving Homeowners at a Crossroads After weathering five consecutive months of decline, San Diego home prices reversed course in December 2024, posting a modest gain of 0.06% according to the authoritative S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index. This slight uptick marks what many market observers believe could be a pivotal moment for local homeowners contemplating whether to sell in the current market. San Diego property values closed out 2024 with a 5.5% year-over-year increase, significantly outpacing the national average of 3.9%. For longtime homeowners, the growth represents substantial equity gains, with values now standing 348% higher than the January 2000 baseline. "I've watched my home's value more than triple since I purchased it in 2003," said Maria Sanchez, a Mission Valley homeowner. "Even with the recent market cooling, my equity position remains strong. It's ...

Usha Chilukuri Vance Rancho Peñasquitos Native Usha Vance Makes History as First Indian American Second Lady By San Diego Chronicle Staff RANCHO PEÑASQUITOS — From the hallways of Mt. Carmel High School to the Naval Observatory in Washington D.C., Usha Vance has completed a remarkable journey that has made her hometown proud. The former Usha Chilukuri, who grew up in this suburban San Diego community, has become the first Indian American Second Lady of the United States following the election victory of Donald Trump and her husband, J.D. Vance. Local residents still remember the studious "bookworm" who excelled academically at Mt. Carmel High School before heading to Yale University. Former classmates recall a determined young woman who participated in the marching band as a flutist and competed in trivia contests while maintaining top grades. "She was always driven to succeed," said a former classmate who wished to remain anonymous. "Even back then, you co...

 Aquaduct Progress Infographic The graphic provides a visual overview of the First Aqueduct project, including: A simplified map showing the 21-mile route from the Riverside County border to the San Vicente Reservoir Key project details highlighting the $66 million investment and scope of work A timeline showing the project phases with the current status marker at 50% completion Information about water capacity and service area This infographic helps readers quickly grasp the scale, timeline, and significance of this critical infrastructure project. The graphic illustrates how the water flows from the Colorado River source through San Diego County, serving its 727,500 customers across 11 water agencies. San Diego's First Aqueduct Reaches Critical Milestone as Phase Two Begins The San Diego County Water Authority has reached the halfway point on a critical infrastructure project to extend the life of the historic First Aqueduct, a vital water delivery system that has served the re...