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Chula Vista Elementary warns teachers of ‘potential changes’ to arts education program
Chula Vista Elementary district leaders will meet next week to discuss possible funding changes to its visual and performing arts program.
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Neighbors push back on City Heights housing project
The City Heights Community Planning Group voiced its disapproval of a proposed housing project on 44th Street due to a lack of onsite parking. Documenter Jennifer Hua was at the groupโs latest meeting and took notes on the conversation. The owner plans to build a 23-unit apartment complex in place of the siteโs existing single-family house at… Read more
Affordable housing coming to Hillcrest
Construction began Tuesday on a 97-unit development on the corner of University Avenue and Herbert Street. Known as Hillcrest Hall, it will remain affordable for 55 years for qualifying low-income San Diegans, which right now includes households earning between $47,250 and $110,200 for a family of three. The development is due in large part… Read more
Lefkowits declares victory in Encinitas City Council race with two others too close to call
Brad Lefkowits, a landscape designer and member of Encinitas' Urban Forest Advisory Committee, declared victory in his race for City Council in an Instagram post on Thursday. His inauguration next month will oust incumbent Marco San Antonio, who was appointed to the District 4 seat to represent New Encinitas and Olivenhain in January 2025…. Read more
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MYF is the highest lead-polluting general aviation airport in U.S., and no targeted testing is being done in San Diego neighborhoods nearby.



