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Self-service utensil station

As of April 1, 2023, most polystyrene foam products areprohibited from being sold or distributed in the City of San Diego.

In line with the Citys landmark 2022 Climate Action Plan, the…

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Local housing

In response to anexecutive ordersigned in January by Mayor Todd Gloria, the Development Services Department announced this week that it has created the Affordable Housing Permit Now program for 100% affordable…

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Michelle Khare

Employees from the City of San Diegos Environmental Services Department (ESD) are gaining fame thanks to the newest installment of the highly popular YouTube series Challenge Accepted. The recently released episode,I Tried Garbage Collection…

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Homelessness Outreach

Working to expand pathways to move San Diegans off the streets and into housing, the City Councilauthorized the expenditure of a $2.45 million grant awarded to the City of San Diego to help end peoples homelessness in East Village.

San Diego was one of eight communities across the state…

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Poet Laureate Jason Magabo Perez

Prior to his first public appearance at Mayor Todd Gloria’s 2023 State of the City Address, local poet Jason Magabo Perez, Ph.D., was appointed as the City of San Diego 2023-2024 Poet Laureate. During the Jan. 11 State of the…

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Green bins and CNG truck

City of San Diego residents will soon be able to make a significant impact on climate change by diverting theirorganicwastefrom the landfill.

As part of the Citys newOrganicWasteRecyclingprogram, and in compliance with state requirements, new green bins and kitchen pails will be delivered…

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Woman intern

Alexandra Devers was placed into the foster care system when she was just three months old. By the time she was four years old, she had lived in 10 foster and group homes. Finally, at age 13, she was welcomed into a permanent foster home by a woman she now calls Mom. Her mom, her 6th grade…

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Kids reading outdoors

Start off 2023 with a new book and join the San Diego Public Librarys (SDPL) Winter Reading Challenge. This years theme is All the Feels to encourage readers of all ages to explore how reading affects their emotions.

The new year is a great time to read something you enjoy, whether thats…

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Christmas Tree recycling program

Dont toss your tree in the trash after the holidays! Starting Monday, Dec. 26, San Diegans can drop off their Christmas trees for free to be recycled and turned into high-quality mulch and compost, helping keep organic waste out of the landfill.

This morning City Council President Sean Elo…

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Slurry seal road repair Collwood Boulevard

The City of San Diego continues to repair and resurface roads through its slurry seal program. Over the next few weeks, resurfacing is scheduled for streets in and around Balboa Park and North Park, along with Otay Mesa, College Area and eastern parts of the City.

Slurry seal is a cost-…

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