San Diego’s homeless camping ban enforcement has primarily targeted city parks, with Balboa Park being a hotspot for tickets and arrests. While police say the law has been effective in addressing homeless camps in parks, homeless service providers and residents argue that it has dispersed unsheltered people, making it harder to offer assistance. Despite fewer homeless camps being noticed, stakeholders in Balboa Park still face challenges related to public health and safety.
In other news, the Santee School District has seen improved academic performance post-pandemic due to early reopening, focus on social-emotional needs, and data-driven resources. However, federal health cuts are impacting county governments and universities, with San Diego County facing a loss of funding for public and behavioral health initiatives. Additionally, a top county behavioral health official is retiring, raising concerns about the continuity of services amid funding uncertainty.
In related news, hotel taxes in the city are set to increase, a large housing development in Otay Mesa will proceed after a settlement deal, and the Oceanside City Council is cracking down on unlicensed street vendors. KPBS revealed disparities in parole offers based on race, local leaders are opposing impending tariffs, the City Attorney’s Office reached a penalty agreement with an apartment complex, and Chula Vista is moving forward with a plan to convert a motel into housing for the homeless.
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