California extended its statewide eviction moratorium last month, but San Diego could adopt even stronger tenant protections. Also, today is the last day of early voting in the special election for California's 80th assembly district. Plus, one of the hidden challenges for families in the military is how much they have to move.
We have an update for the future of San Diego after the state of the county address. The California Taskforce on Reparations has finally answered one of the thorniest questions – who will be eligible for reparations? Advocates worry as more attention turns to the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, Afghans who worked with the Americans for decades may be forgotten.
A pilot program that provides no-strings-attached income to 150 families countywide launched Tuesday and will run for two years. It is among dozens of guaranteed income programs that have sprung up nationwide in recent years. Meanwhile, San Diego law enforcement is facing criticism over a shooting at a Little Italy condo. Also, a local group opens a place where seniors can learn technology skills.
The images of violence from the war in Ukraine that are all over the news and social media can have a profound effect on veterans who have suffered trauma in combat. Also, there will be a memorial service in San Diego today to honor the victims of shootings in Atlanta that killed eight people, a majority of them Asian women. Also, the San Diego City Council will hear a presentation about their office space needs.
The Metropolitan Transit System says ridership numbers have been on the upswing for months. Meanwhile, rental rates and home prices continue to climb in San Diego County, forcing many families and seniors out of traditional housing. A new affordable residential complex is set to open later this summer in City Heights to make a dent in the issue. Plus, the San Diego Latino Film Festival is back.