Entire county should chip in to cover cost of Balboa Park maintenance – San Diego Union-Tribune
Balboa Park is a regional asset located in the city of San Diego. Mayors of other county cities…
Fewer jobs plus more housing may add up to blight – San Diego Union-Tribune
Re “County job growth slows in 2025, lowest since pandemic” (Jan. 24): Are the city’s leaders guiding widespread…
Decline of Oakland’s crown jewel Jack London Square due to poor management
Jack London Square should be Oakland’s crown jewel: a waterfront district where people come to walk, eat, gather…
Decline of Oakland’s crown jewel Jack London Square due to poor management
Jack London Square should be Oakland’s crown jewel: a waterfront district where people come to walk, eat, gather…
Hold your breath — the Tijuana River crisis could get worse – San Diego Union-Tribune
“In the West, water flows uphill towards money,” Marc Reisner writes in “Cadillac Desert.” His observation rings even truer…
San Fran Super Bowl shine should stick around
San Francisco is cleaning up for Super Bowl LX, set for Sunday, Feb. 8. With the New England…
It’s time for a thoughtful, methodical city workforce reduction – San Diego Union-Tribune
Any government facing a financial implosion has three options: increase revenue with new or expanded taxes or fees,…
Pension costs make tax- and fee-hike frenzy at City Hall the new norm – San Diego Union-Tribune
In announcing he supported “suspending” paid parking in Balboa Park for city residents on Tuesday, City Council President…
Pink Floyd And Barbie; Cays Coronado Residents | Opinion
One of the great things about Coronado is the wildlife that lives here. ‘Pink Floyd’ is a flamingo.…
Sacramento scandal scratches the surface
Sacramento is pervaded by a culture of corruption. Fake non-profit organizations that win public grants. So-called “infrastructure” projects…
State audits ignored at huge cost to taxpayers – San Diego Union-Tribune
In 2003, newly elected Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger ordered what he called the California Performance Review. The top-to-bottom analysis…
Make nonresidents pay more for everything – San Diego Union-Tribune
Re “Balboa debacle getting worse” (Jan. 25): The city lacks imagination as it seeks to squeeze more money…