Unauthorized immigration across the southwest border is at historic levels. What that means in San Diego
Many agree that the record-breaking numbers at the border represent a real challenge for immigration enforcement agencies.
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Imperial County’s use of psychiatric holds appears to violate state law
Imperial County reports dozens of serial holds at its mental health outpatient clinic every year, despite running at risk of civil rights violations. Other counties across the state have the same problem.
More San Diegans could enter mental health conservatorships. But the system is already struggling
As local leaders like San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and county Supervisor Nathan Fletcher put their support behind statewide conservatorship reform proposals, the system is struggling.
‘Do you ever give up on someone you love?’
Officials have turned to conservatorships as part of a solution to the state’s homeless crisis. Those who have spent decades trying to help their loved one with a severe mental illness have largely been in support of expansion, but some advocates have concerns.
Want to know more about LPS conservatorships? Here’s a guide.
With what’s known as LPS conservatorships, counties can mandate treatment for Californians diagnosed with severe mental illness who are gravely disabled. This resource guide provides more information to learn about the complicated legal process.
On Democracy Day, don’t lose faith in journalists
Our democracy relies on the media to hold power to account and look out for those less fortunate, inewsource CEO, editor and founder Lorie Hearn writes.
San Diego’s misinformation panels are done. What did we learn?
San Diego County led a series of online panels designed to address instances of misinformation that appeared in Board of Supervisors meetings. The panels concluded in March, and inewsource spoke with the moderator about the effort.
Updated COVID boosters are now available. Here’s where to get them
The bivalent shot, which protects against COVID variants like BA.4 and BA.5, can now be received at vaccination sites across the county.
COVID-19
New CDC isolation guidelines signals move to ‘chronic’ phase of the pandemic
The change in CDC rules signals a shift in policy that focuses less on transmission, prompting San Diego Unified to revisit masking policies.
GOVERNMENT
Developers paid $1.8B to San Diego communities, but few reap benefits
San Diego leaders say a new impact fee program will lead to more fairness in how money flows to infrastructure projects.
The result of Mayor Gloria’s push to police homelessness? Zero convictions
The lack of prosecutions and convictions points to a disconnect between the San Diego Police Department — under the direction of Mayor Todd Gloria — and the City Attorney’s Office.
San Diego behind bars: Which areas are hit hardest by mass incarceration?
Incarceration impacts all of San Diego County — but some communities are more affected than others.
San Diegans have complained 235K times to the city this year. What’s their biggest gripe?
San Diegans’ top complaint is driving the city to consider hiring more than 20 enforcement officers.
