County and City of San Diego California

North County Transit District Completes Transition to In-House Operations, Hiring 450 Bus Workers Transit agency ends 15-year outsourcing arrangement as part of cost-saving initiative; first time in 50 years all operations employees work directly for district in the style of  The Wall Street Journal June 30, 2025 The North County Transit District completed a multiyear transition to bring its bus operations in-house on Sunday, directly hiring 450 previously contracted workers in what officials called the agency's most significant operational change in decades. The move ends a 15-year arrangement with Dallas-based MV Transportation Inc., which had managed bus drivers, maintenance workers and related positions for the San Diego County agency since 2010. NCTD said the transition represents the first time in 50 years that all operations employees work directly for the district. "Today, we celebrate the first time in 50 years that all of our operations employees are together a...

San Diego Retirement Guide: Why Retirees Are Choosing It if they Can Afford It Executive Summary San Diego has emerged as one of the top retirement destinations in the United States, offering far more than beautiful weather and ocean views. This comprehensive guide explores the lifestyle benefits, community resources, transportation options, and housing costs that make San Diego attractive to retirees nationwide. Active Outdoor Lifestyle & Year-Round Wellness Climate & Geography Benefits San Diego's mild climate and diverse geography provide unlimited opportunities for healthy, active living throughout the year. Unlike retirees from Florida or Texas who are confined indoors during extreme summer heat, San Diego residents enjoy year-round outdoor activities. Hiking & Nature Access The county offers extensive trail systems suitable for all fitness levels: Cowles Mountain (San Carlos) - Panoramic city views Double Peak (San Marcos) - Moderate challenging trails T...

Fatal San Diego plane crash exposes years of airport safety lapses A business jet's deadly collision with power lines highlights neglected infrastructure and regulatory gaps at Montgomery Field In the Style of the LA Times Staff June 27, 2025 When Dave Shapiro's private jet plowed into a San Diego neighborhood in the early morning darkness of May 22, killing all six people aboard and setting homes ablaze, it marked the tragic end of a cross-country flight plagued by equipment failures, poor weather and what federal investigators now describe as a cascade of safety violations. The crash of the Cessna Citation business jet has exposed years of neglected airport infrastructure and raised troubling questions about whether a exhausted pilot flying alone should have attempted to land in thick fog at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, where critical safety equipment had been broken for more than three years. A preliminary report released this week by the National Transportatio...

  Two Mayors Head to Runoff for High-Stakes  Chula Vista's John McCann and Imperial Beach's Paloma Aguirre will face off July 1 to fill seat vacated by Nora Vargas SAN DIEGO — San Diego County's southernmost district will decide its next supervisor in a July 1 runoff election between two prominent South Bay mayors, following a special primary that highlighted the region's most pressing challenges from cross-border sewage to housing affordability. Chula Vista Mayor John McCann, a Republican, and Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre, a Democrat, emerged as the top two vote-getters in the April 8 special primary election for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 1 seat. With all ballots counted, McCann captured approximately 42% of the vote while Aguirre secured 32%, eliminating five other candidates including San Diego City Councilmember Vivian Moreno, who finished third with 13%. The runoff election scheduled for July 1 will determine partisan control of...

Southern California Rent Increases Accelerate After LA Wildfires, Outpacing National Trends Rental inflation jumps to 5.1% region-wide as wildfire displacement drives demand inland and south By [Reporter Name] | June 19, 2025 Executive Summary Southern California rental prices are surging at their fastest pace in over a year, with rent inflation hitting 5.1% in May 2025—significantly outpacing the national average of 3.8%. The acceleration appears closely tied to January's devastating Los Angeles wildfires, which destroyed more than 12,000 structures and displaced thousands of residents, creating a ripple effect across the region's already-strained rental market. Regional Market Analysis Wildfire Impact Creates Geographic Disparities The aftermath of January's wildfires has created a complex pattern of rental demand across Southern California, with the most dramatic increases occurring outside the directly affected areas. San Diego County recorded the steepest re...