Community Pulse

What residents are talking about in National City public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

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In the News

12 articles

Recent coverage of National City from local and regional media.

San Diego Union-Tribunecity management

Why is National City’s police chief running the city?

Why is National City’s police chief running the city? San Diego Union-Tribune

Mar 15, 2026

cbs8.comBayfront development plan approval

California Coastal Commission signs off on National City Bayfront plan

California Coastal Commission signs off on National City Bayfront plan cbs8.com

Dec 12, 2025

KPBSbiofuel depot permit

After months of debate, National City Council rejects controversial biofuel depot

After months of debate, National City Council rejects controversial biofuel depot KPBS

Nov 5, 2025

San Diego Union-Tribuneland use decision

National City Council unanimously rejects biofuel transfer facility

National City Council unanimously rejects biofuel transfer facility San Diego Union-Tribune

Nov 5, 2025

KPBSland use

‘Break the cycle’: National City planners block proposal for controversial biofuel depot

‘Break the cycle’: National City planners block proposal for controversial biofuel depot KPBS

Sep 16, 2025

cbs8.comenvironmental protest

National City residents protest proposed fuel transfer station

National City residents protest proposed fuel transfer station cbs8.com

Sep 15, 2025

KPBSenvironmental policy and industrial development

National City pledged to reduce pollution. Now it’s considering a new industrial biofuel depot

National City pledged to reduce pollution. Now it’s considering a new industrial biofuel depot KPBS

Jul 16, 2025

KPBSpolice response to mental health crises

Amid civil rights settlements, National City police face renewed questions on response to mental health crises

Amid civil rights settlements, National City police face renewed questions on response to mental health crises KPBS

Jun 3, 2025

Voice of San DiegoPersonnel Change

National City Council Parts Ways With City Manager

National City Council Parts Ways With City Manager Voice of San Diego

Apr 18, 2025

fox5sandiego.comcannabis business licensing

Cannabis cafés are coming to California. This National City business is first in line

Cannabis cafés are coming to California. This National City business is first in line fox5sandiego.com

Oct 3, 2024

San Diego Union-Tribunehomelessness services

National City is about to open its first shelter, a big expansion of homelessness services in South County

National City is about to open its first shelter, a big expansion of homelessness services in South County San Diego Union-Tribune

Jun 16, 2024

KPBShomelessness policy

As California cities crack down, National City charts a different path on homelessness

As California cities crack down, National City charts a different path on homelessness KPBS

Mar 22, 2024

Community Pulse

Library event publicity

Clark litigation / closed-session conduct

Accountability / council conduct

Clark litigation / recusal demands

Clark litigation / gift of public funds

Park maintenance worker job security

Council budgets and slush fund allegations

Community collaboration

Chamber of Commerce participation in BLTR committee

Kratom and smoke shop enforcement

Concerns about emergency powers

Transparency and election

Upcoming election

Labor solidarity with city workers

BLTR committee scope

Criticizing Councilmember Rodriguez

Support for El Niño declaration

Interim financial report and audit

El Niño emergency preparedness

Ethics enforcement and fiscal accountability

Integrity and election accountability

Accountability for council budgets

Sweetwater Leo's Club haunted house event

Censure of Councilmember Rodriguez

Budget crisis and cannabis

Inclusive Kids Network funding and space

Roadway safety plan cost

Councilmember budgets

Candidate forum and civic engagement

Library services at risk

Library computers, code enforcement, and abandoned cars

SEIU petition and citizens' initiative

Existing cannabis operators' concerns

Brown Act and transparency

Library staffing and budget

SEIU petition on budget deficit

Local coastal plan amendment payment

Youth substance use prevention

Campaign finance transparency

Election and city leadership

Opposition to cannabis expansion

Air pollution from adjacent ceramic manufacturing

Cannabis operators' concerns

Sandbag delivery for seniors

Handu Korean Barbecue CUP

Handu Korean Barbecue — environmental history of site

New member introduction

Air pollution / APCD complaints

Community accountability

Gross receipts tax / business ad hoc committee