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September 19, 2026 at 5:05 AM

Fighting Cryptocurrency ATM Scams

Topics in this Newsletter Rules Committee Passes “First-in-the-State” Proposed Ordinance to Address Cryptocurrency ATM Scams Council Unanimously Passes a Resolution to Combat Anti-Muslim Hate El Camino Real to Via De La Valle Project Awarded Happy Hispanic Heritage Month Rules Committee Passes "Firs…

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September 12, 2026 at 12:32 AM

Partnerships, Pruning, and PB Arts Center

Topics in this Newsletter Promoting Partnership between the City and Community Groups Get It Done in D1: Tree Pruning in D1 Communities PB Arts Center Groundbreaking Remembering 9/11 Promoting Partnership between the City and Community Groups Council President LaCava speaking at the reopening of the…

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September 5, 2026 at 1:03 AM

Carmel Valley Clean-up, Community Safety, and More!

Topics in this Newsletter D1 Community Corner: Carmel Valley Public Safety Get It Done in D1: Clean-up in Via de la Valle Neighborhood Fire Station 21 in Pacific Beach Open House Happy Labor Day D1 Community Corner: Carmel Valley Public Safety Captain Tivanian speaks to community members in Carmel V…

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August 29, 2026 at 1:02 AM

Groundbreaking Work from Cryptocurrency to Complete Streets

Topics in this Newsletter Implementing Measure D, Strengthening Ethics Commission SANDAG Complete Streets Groundbreaking D1 Community Corner: Casa and Crypto Municipal Employees Association Celebrates 100 Years Implementing Measure D, Strengthening Ethics Commission In 2024, I collaborated with form…

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August 22, 2026 at 1:02 AM

Storm Season Is Coming. Stay Ready. Stay Safe.

Topics in this Newsletter Storm Season Is Coming. Stay Ready. Stay Safe. California Coastal Commission Approves De Anza Natural Plan Get It Done in D1: Mission Boulevard Repaving D1 Community Corner: Progress on the Carmel Country Low Flow Channel on the SR-56 Bike Path Continues Storm Season Is Com…

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August 15, 2026 at 2:30 AM

Mission Bay Restrooms Reopened

Topics in this Newsletter Reopening Mission Bay Park Restrooms Team LaCava Tours SDPD's Crime Laboratory Pilot Program Signage at Joint Use Parks Bird Rock Elementary Embarks on Its 75th Year Reopening Mission Bay Park Restrooms Council President LaCava speaks to reporters at a press conference anno…

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August 8, 2026 at 1:02 AM

New Northwestern Division Captain, Community Connection, and the Cove

Topics in this Newsletter New Captain to Lead SDPD Northwestern Division 2026 National Night Out in Pacific Beach Protecting Pinnipeds and Access to Public Spaces Getting It Done in D1: Weed Removal along Mission Bay Drive New Captain to Lead SDPD Northwestern Division Congratulations to Chris Tivan…

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July 18, 2026 at 12:02 AM

Team LaCava Continues Working through the Legislative Recess

Topics in this Newsletter Summer Legislative Recess Prioritizing Pedestrian and Transportation Safety San Diego LGBTQ+ Pride Month Getting It Done in D1: Asphalt Overlay Work Announcement Summer Legislative Recess City Council is on summer legislative recess. City Council Committee Meetings resume o…

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July 10, 2026 at 11:45 PM

Sidewalk Vending Update

Topics in this Newsletter Sidewalk Vending Update Housing Roundtable with Senator Schiff Torrey Pines State Beach "Living Shoreline Project" Proclaiming "Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month" in the City of San Diego Sidewalk Vending Update Photo by Noah Lyons I will fight to maintain every tool we…

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July 4, 2026 at 3:45 AM

A New Fiscal Year and a New Approach at City Hall

Topics in this Newsletter A New Fiscal Year and a New Approach at City Hall Protecting Free Access to Parking at Beaches and Bays Apply for Arts, Culture, and Community Festivals and Community Projects, Programs, and Services Funding Happy Fourth of July! A New Fiscal Year and a New Approach at City…

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June 27, 2026 at 1:11 AM

Pollinators, Public Comment, and Painted Curbs

Topics in this Newsletter Curbs at 10 Highly Trafficked Intersections Painted Red in Pacific Beach Introducing Organized Presentations During Public Comment at City Council In-Person or Virtual! Proclaiming Pollinator Week in the City of San Diego Reminder: Fire Safety Workshop Tomorrow Curbs at 10 …

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June 19, 2026 at 2:42 PM

Happy Juneteenth!

Topics in this Newsletter Happy Juneteenth! Public Utility Affordability California Coastal Commission Approves City Coastal Parking Revisions Fire Safe Councils Host Fire Safety Workshop Happy Juneteenth! Happy Juneteenth! Juneteenth commemorates the final order given to emancipate 250,000 enslaved…

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June 13, 2026 at 1:08 AM

City Council Passes Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

Topics in this Newsletter 1. City Council Passes Fiscal Year 2027 Budget 2. Getting It Done in D1: Torrey Pines Road and Glenbrook Way/Dunaway Drive Crosswalks 3. Wildfire Preparedness 4. Redesigned City Open Data Portal City Council Passes Fiscal Year 2027 Budget City Council adopts the FY 2027 Bud…

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June 6, 2026 at 12:35 AM

PGA Tour, Pothole Patching, and Pride

Topics in this Newsletter 1. PGA Tour Returns to Torrey Pines Golf Course for 60th Year with New Sponsor 2. D1 Pothole Report for Q1 3. Independent Budget Analyst Releases Two Reports This Week 4. Happy Pride Month PGA Tour Returns to Torrey Pines Golf Course for 60th Year with New Sponsor San Diego…

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May 30, 2026 at 2:25 AM

Summer in San Diego: Small Businesses, Safety, and Sea Lions

Topics in this Newsletter 1. Development of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget Continues 2. Pacific Beach Business Roundtable 3. Lifeguard Summer Kickoff 4. New Signs Installed at La Jolla Cove Development of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget Continues Wednesday, Council held its third evening meeting …

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May 23, 2026 at 1:27 AM

Honoring Heroes

Topics in this Newsletter 1. Interfaith Vigil for the Heroes of the Islamic Center of San Diego 2. Tentative Agreement Reached on Trash-related Fees 3. Fanuel Street Park Playground Reopening 4. SANDAG Bike Anywhere Day Remembering the Islamic Center of San Diego Heroes Thousands united for an inter…

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May 22, 2026 at 12:32 AM

LaCava's Column Special Edition: May Budget Revisions and Restorations

Topics in this Newsletter 1. D1 Priorities in the May Revise Budget Delivering on D1 Priorities in the May Revise Budget I joined Mayor Gloria, Councilmembers Foster and Elo-Rivera, and community leaders to announce the release of the “May Revise” budget. The May Revise updates the Draft Budget rele…

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May 9, 2026 at 12:31 AM

Fighting for D1 Rec Centers, Parks, and Libraries

Topics in this Newsletter 1. Standing against Cuts to D1's Recreation Centers and Libraries 2. Groundbreaking at Fanuel Street Park 3. Pacific Beach Graffiti Removal 4. Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Standing against Cuts to D1's Recreation Centers and Libraries City Council, as the Budget Review Commi…

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May 2, 2026 at 1:54 AM

Budgets, Businesses, and Boulevards

Topics in this Newsletter 1. Budget Review Committee Meetings 2. 2026 Mission to Washington, D.C. 3. Pacific Beach Grocery Outlet Bargain Market Grand Opening 4. Get It Done in D1: Road Repair Budget Review Committee Meetings Begin Next Week On Monday, May 4, City Council formally begins its review …

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April 25, 2026 at 2:25 AM

Celebrating Earth Day All Week Long

Topics in this Newsletter 1. Happy Earth Day, D1! 2. Billboard Campaign against Offshore Drilling 3. Advancing a Resolution to Support Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions 4. Highlighting Rose Creek Happy Earth Day, D1! D1 is home to some of the City’s most remarkable natural environments, including br…

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April 18, 2026 at 12:23 AM

The Beginning of the FY 2027 Budget Cycle

Topics in this Newsletter 1. Release of the Mayor's Proposed Budget 2. Amending City Council Rules to Increase Equitable Public Participation 3. San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Girls Empowerment Camp 4. Safely Recycle Tax Files 5. CPR and AED Workshop at the Carmel Valley Library Release of the May…

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April 11, 2026 at 12:26 AM

A Spirit of Service

Topics in this Newsletter 1. District 1's Spirit of Service 2. La Jolla Shores Association 60th Anniversary Proclamation 3. Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at Ellen Browning Scripps Park 4. New Recycling Bin Deliveries 5. Women in Blue, Heart of Service 6. CPR and AED Workshop at the Carmel Valley Library 7…

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April 3, 2026 at 7:33 PM

Park Improvements Arriving in Time for Spring

Topics in this Newsletter 1. D1 Park Improvements 2. City Speed Reductions 3. Get Involved in the FY 2027 City Budget Process 4. San Diego Zoo Lease Extension 5. La Jolla Town Hall 6. CPR and AED Workshop at the Carmel Valley Library Getting It Done in D1 The City has been working diligently to impr…

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March 2, 2026 at 10:55 PM

For a Safer San Diego

Topics in this Newsletter 1. Speed Management Plan 2. What to Know About Zone Zero 3. Take the City Budget Survey 4. Utilities Undergrounding Update 5. Small Business Spotlight 6. Welcome to our new PB Community Rep! Slower Speeds Can Mean Improved Safety The City released its Comprehensive Speed Ma…

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December 23, 2025 at 7:36 PM

Happy Holidays

Holiday Cheer This month I had the opportunity to share in the joy of the season and the beauty of San Diego at the La Jolla Christmas Parade, Pacific Beach Holiday Parade, Lighting the Menorah at City Hall, and kicking off December Nights at Balboa Park. It was a pleasure to see so many of you and …

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November 24, 2025 at 11:17 PM

Happy Thanksgiving from Team LaCava

Thanks and Giving It’s a time to be thankful for what we have and a time to give to those less fortunate. Although the federal government shutdown has ended, thousands of San Diego families still need food, clothing, and so much more. If possible, I urge you to give of your time, food, and clothing …

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September 30, 2025 at 7:10 PM

Fall Fire Fair

Learn About Fire Safety San Diego residents must plan and prepare for wildfire. That's why Council President Joe LaCava invites you and your neighbors to learn how to protect yourself, family, pets, and property from fires. Learn about home hardening, evacuation, preparing your pets, and homeowner's…

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August 28, 2025 at 5:50 PM

Blue, Green, and Everything In Between

TURF’S UP The wait is over—Carmel Valley Recreation Center’s newly converted natural field to synthetic turf on the upper field is NOW OPEN for year-round play and top-quality recreation. Thank you, Carmel Valley Community Recreation Group for championing this enhancement and City of San Diego for g…

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August 7, 2025 at 11:29 PM

Stay Cool, San Diego

NEIGHBORS ON DUTY Team LaCava joined neighbors, San Diego Police Department (SDPD) Northern Division, and local partners at the Pacific Beach Library for National Night Out. Part of a nationwide initiative, this annual event strengthens trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve th…

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July 31, 2025 at 7:10 PM

From Classrooms to Council Chambers

A NIGHT FOR NATURE Thank you to all who joined the community screening of PBS’s Human Footprint and to Series Director Nate Dappen and moderator Codi Hale for leading a powerful conversation on pollinators, climate, and local action. San Diego’s environmental community showed up with passion and pur…

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July 25, 2025 at 8:54 PM

POSTPONED: Coastal Resilience Master Plan

POSTPONED: COASTAL RESILIENCE MASTER PLAN The City Council will NOT be hearing the Coastal Resilience Master Plan on July 28. This item has been postponed and will be scheduled for a future date. I appreciate the enthusiasm and support surrounding this plan and encourage you to stay connected throug…

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July 24, 2025 at 7:47 PM

Stop the Sting of Painful Energy Bills

PROTECTING RATEPAYERS San Diego’s utility bills rank among the highest in the nation. That’s why our City must have a strong voice in Sacramento. This week, the City Council approved my resolution in support of a package of state legislation aimed at making utility bills more affordable and investor…

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July 18, 2025 at 12:25 AM

A Special Screening

TIME TO PAY UP We demand polluters pay for the damage they’ve caused. City Council passed my resolution with Youth v. Oil backing the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act, holding fossil fuel companies financially responsible for cleanup and supporting community health and climate projects. We affirm…

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July 10, 2025 at 6:09 PM

Roadblocks Removed, Partnerships Improved

PATHWAYS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS The City of San Diego, on occasion, receives generous offers from nonprofits and community groups to fund or build improvements to our public spaces. These offers may range from small quality-of-life improvements to larger community-led initiatives. Currently, there …

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July 2, 2025 at 11:18 PM

Park Smart

SAFE AND FAIR BEACH PARKING SDPD is increasing parking enforcement in our beach communities, including overnight vehicle occupancy (OVO) violations. Everyone deserves equal public access to beach and bay parking, and violations of overnight parking laws will be addressed. Thank you, SDPD Northern Di…

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June 26, 2025 at 11:42 PM

Building the Blueprint

PROCESS TO PROGRESS The Mayor and the City Council both own the FY 2026 budget. Now that the process is complete, we must monitor internal and external threats to ensure we control expenditures, adjust for actual revenue, and protect our employees. Together, we will make this budget work. As Preside…

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June 18, 2025 at 10:57 PM

San Diego Gets an A

WHAT’S NEW WITH ADU It has been clear that the ADU program needed changes to curb the abuses and loopholes exploited by a small number of problematic developers. I seconded the motion to approve a scaled limit on the number of allowed ADUs and JADUs in single-family zones, to balance our need to inc…

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June 12, 2025 at 9:50 PM

From Budgets to Beginnings

RESTORING KEY SERVICES On Tuesday evening, the City Council adopted a final budget that reflects the priorities of our communities and neighborhoods. Thank you to the IBA, City staff, Budget Chair Councilmember Foster, Mayor Gloria, and my Council colleagues for rising to meet the challenges of the …

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June 6, 2025 at 12:09 AM

Accountability & Access

MAKE POLLUTERS PAY I stand with our region’s climate advocates and youth leaders to demand what’s long overdue: polluters paying their fair share. If you profit from environmental damage, you should pay for the repair. The Polluters Pay Climate Superfund is progressing through the state legislature …

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May 29, 2025 at 7:34 PM

Compost News & Guard Crews

GUARDING OUR SHORES Early this morning, I joined our City of San Diego Lifeguards at their Summer Kick-Off. Last year, over 30 million people visited our city's beaches, and we anticipate no slowdown this year. Lifeguards make the beach safe. We are grateful for your service. ☀️⛱️🚑 Lifeguard Service…

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May 22, 2025 at 7:53 PM

Buzz Over to Birch

PROTECTING POLLINATORS On World Bee Day, the City of San Diego proudly unveiled its new Bee City USA sign at the San Diego Zoo. San Diego’s Bee City USA designation reflects our deep commitment to pollinator protection. This celebration marked the culmination of an initiative I launched nearly two y…

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May 15, 2025 at 7:34 PM

Pedals, Proclamations, and Public Comment

HISTORIC ACHIEVEMENT As a proud graduate of SDSU, I join in celebrating San Diego State University's historic achievement of R1 Carnegie Classification designation, placing it among the top research institutions in the nation and one of just 19 that are also recognized as Hispanic-Serving Institutio…

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May 9, 2025 at 12:01 AM

Balancing Act

BREAKING DOWN THE BUDGET San Diego is facing one of its toughest budget years in recent memory. All week, the City Council has been hearing from our City’s departments, where staff explain their budgets, Councilmembers ask tough questions, and the public weighs in on funding priorities. The Mayor an…

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May 5, 2025 at 6:46 PM

Call to Action: Save SDPD's Northwestern Division

Today, the Council starts budget review. This is the first opportunity for the Council to hear directly from city departments on their draft FY2026 budget allocation, what they propose to cut from last year's budget, and how it will affect delivery of city services. With extensive coverage of the Ma…

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May 1, 2025 at 6:44 PM

Revamped The Ramp

SIGNALING SAFE ROUTES The new traffic signal at Mercado Drive and Del Mar Heights Road, shaped by years of community input, is complete. This long-awaited improvement knits together the two halves of the Del Mar Heights neighborhoods and offers students a safer route to school. This is another step …

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April 24, 2025 at 8:38 PM

Bring in Blue-Eyed Grass

AND THE WINNER IS… Inspired by a rigorous selection process and robust participation by the public, the City Council has adopted a new official flower for the City of San Diego: Blue-eyed Grass. Thank you, San Diego Bird Alliance, for organizing the Your City, Your Flower project. Updating our city’…

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April 17, 2025 at 6:14 PM

Spring Cleaning

WE SET THE DATE On Monday, the City Council voted to move forward with a public hearing on June 9 to consider adopting a trash fee and associated services. If you own a single-family property, you will receive a confirmation postcard noting the proposed fee and how to protest. Note, the proposed fee…

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April 10, 2025 at 8:36 PM

Don't Miss the Deadline

SD IN DC Federal support of San Diego’s binational, housing, transportation, environmental, and business initiatives is critical for our city and the region. San Diego has a proud tradition of engaging with federal agencies to tell our story and sustain successful programs. This week, I joined the S…

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April 3, 2025 at 8:26 PM

Stop and Smell the Flowers

FINAL FLORA Voting is still open in the Your City, Your Flower initiative, giving San Diegans the chance to replace the city's official flower with a native bloom. The Floral Faceoff is down to the final four contenders, and your vote, closing April 7th, will help decide which two advance to the Cor…

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March 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM

Smooth Operator

MISSION BAY DRIVE REVIVED Get ready for a smooth ride, Pacific Beach! Thanks to the City’s in-house mill and pave team, busy Mission Bay Drive now has fresh asphalt between Garnet Avenue and Grand Avenue. This two-mile stretch of resurfacing will be completed by this Saturday evening, with striping …

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