Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in San Diego public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
50 topics in budget
Consent items 603, 604, 607, 608, 610-613
Closed session items
Consent items 601-614
Consent items including minutes, wastewater, shelters, encampments, surplus land
Consent items 602-612
Consent items 600-602
Item 600 salary policy
Consent items and CAPER
Items 600 and 601
IBA (closed session comment)
Independent Budget Analyst performance evaluation (CS 2)
IBA and closed session items
OpenGov contract (Item 200)
Golf audit
Settlements and waste cart contract
La Jolla Terrace settlement / military equipment
FY 2027 budget
Veterans Village of San Diego
Homelessness prevention funding
Arts and culture funding
City layoffs
Budget philosophy
Library funding
Arts funding compromise
Arts funding — youth dance
Police budget and community programs
Arts education
Arts for veterans and youth
Arts funding — symphony
Opioid settlement funds and arts
Arts funding — Chicano Park
Arts and youth
Arts funding
Arts funding and students
Core services rationale
Arts institutions
Arts funding — Diversionary Theater
Arts funding — Trinity Theater
Arts cuts and police budget
Arts and police spending
Arts education and libraries
Arts and youth network
Arts and city identity
Public trust
Redirecting funds to community needs
Arts workforce development
Arts careers
Arts and Creative Cities Plan
Youth funding priorities
Arts and cultural cottages
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of San Diego from local and regional media.
How North County Races Are Shaping Out So Far
Tuesday's blue wave appears to have impacted some North County races. The post How North County Races Are Shaping Out So Far appeared first on Voice of San Diego.
Nov 5, 2026Fashion Valley owner returns with plans to tear down JCPenney and build large mixed-use project
The owner of Fashion Valley Mall wants to demolish JCPenney building to build 410 housing units and new retail space.
Nov 5, 2026Democrat Patricia Dillard takes early lead in race to be La Mesa’s next mayor
La Mesa Democratic Councilmember Patricia Dillard holds an early lead in the race to become the city’s next mayor. Dillard leads by 4.2 points among the first 12,466 votes counted over Republican Councilmember Laura Lothian. At her watch party Tuesda...
Nov 4, 2026National City Businesses Propose Sharply Lower Tax Increase
Business leaders tasked with crafting an alternative to a failed city business tax increase proposed a smaller increase that would raise $2.75 million annually in new revenue instead of $7.5 million. The post National City Businesses Propose Sharply ...
Nov 4, 2026California housing bonds: What passage of Prop. 37, Prop. 1 means for state
Prop. 1 carries a historic price tag, but is otherwise a conventional approach. There are open questions about how Prop. 37 will be administered and how many will benefit.
Nov 4, 2026San Diego Election Central, Literally
This post has been updated. Tuesday night was a blue wave of epic proportions nationally. But big things also happened at the local level including the revival of a San […] The post San Diego Election Central, Literally appeared first on Voice of San...
Nov 4, 2026Pro-housing group says San Diego is breaking state law by delaying Pacific Beach tower
A pro-housing advocacy group says San Diego officials are violating housing laws by requiring special approval of a 23-story tower on Turquoise Street.
Nov 3, 2026Election Day Is Here
That’s right people, today is the last day to vote. It also marks the end of all those mailers filling up your mailboxes and pesky text messages from campaigns. Our […] The post Election Day Is Here appeared first on Voice of San Diego.
Nov 3, 2026Voices of the Voters: Socialism Is on the Ballot in El Cajon
Voters offered mixed views on the county's Measure B proposal, and the race for El Cajon mayor. For many conservatives, they sided with a tax increase. The post Voices of the Voters: Socialism Is on the Ballot in El Cajon appeared first on Voice of...
Nov 3, 2026Voice of the Voters: In District 4, Residents Just Want Better Services
Here’s what District 4 residents had to say about the local race and what they want for their community. The post Voice of the Voters: In District 4, Residents Just Want Better Services appeared first on Voice of San Diego.
Nov 3, 2026Voices of the Voters: Voters Are Feeling Cynical About the District 2 Council Race and High Cost of Living
‘Like, what is the government doing? What's it producing? Where's the efficiency?’ one voter said. The post Voices of the Voters: Voters Are Feeling Cynical About the District 2 Council Race and High Cost of Living appeared first on Voice of San Die...
Nov 3, 2026Guía de último minuto para la elección del 3 de noviembre en el condado de San Diego
Si usted es de quienes aún no entregan su boleta electoral o prefiere acudir a votar en persona el mismo día de la elección, esta guía es para usted. Cada ciclo electoral hay votantes que dejan para el último momento la tarea de revisar las propuesta...
Nov 2, 2026