San Diego's City Council approves a 25-year lease for the WorldBeat Center in Balboa Park, ensuring a stable future for the multicultural arts organization.

San Diego County is awarded $12.4 million by the California Department of Health Care Services to establish 49 new recuperative care beds for homeless individuals with behavioral health issues.

California's slow adoption of a bill to revamp mental conservatorship laws sparks criticism from state leaders, urging counties to act quicker to address mental illness and homelessness.

San Diego negotiated a reduced water-rate increase from 24.5% to 14% for 2025, a considerable success for city officials working to lessen the financial impact on residents. Mayor Todd Gloria highlighted the efforts to find cost-saving measures.

San Diego City Council postponed the decision on a 1,000-bed homeless shelter to address financial and legal concerns.

The San Diego City Council approved a measure for a November ballot to raise sales tax by 1% to fund services such as street repair and public safety.

San Diego's vote on a stormwater infrastructure funding measure was postponed after Proposition 5, expected to lower the approval threshold, was amended, keeping it at a two-thirds majority.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria announced a tentative lease for a homeless relief campus, Hope @ Vine, offering various services and a 30-year flexible lease solution to the city's homelessness issue.

San Diego County's gross assessed property value for 2024 hits a record $768 billion, up 5.58%, with tax savings over $300 million for homeowners, veterans, and businesses.

San Diego and San Francisco mayors secure the arrival of giant pandas to their city zoos, symbolizing conservation partnership and diplomatic ties with China.

Mayor Todd Gloria signs a law creating buffer zones around healthcare, education, and religious institutions in San Diego to protect against protest disruptions.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria was elected as the second vice president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, setting him on a path to potentially become its president in 2026. He aims to tackle issues like housing and homelessness.

San Diego residents are warned to pay property taxes by July 1, to avoid late fees and a possible sale of defaulted properties. Nearly 99% of taxes have been paid, with multiple payment options available.