The group trying to replace San Diego Gas and Electric with a municipal utility spoke out Tuesday. Power San Diego says they don’t appreciate SDG&E’s moves to stop their ballot initiative. In other news, San Diego's underwater kelp forests are a natural wonder that are under threat from climate change. That wonderful and troubling story is being told at the Birch Aquarium in a new exhibit called Hold Fast. Plus, love is in the air and sprouting in North County. While many flowers sold this holiday are imported, it’s also a big day for locally grown flowers, and an even greater sea of color is just around the corner.
Accessing the beach is now a little more difficult in one part of Encinitas. A beach parking lot south of the city has been temporarily closed due to recent storm damage.
A local law firm is preparing to file a class action lawsuit against the city of San Diego on behalf of the January 22nd flood victims. In other news, State Assembly District 79 is an open seat this election. We learn about the three candidates running for the position. Plus, low income families across San Diego County could qualify for extra benefits on their EBT cards this summer.
Some financial help is coming for small business owners trying to recover from damage done in the recent floods across San Diego County. In other news, our KPBS South Bay Engagement Producer joins the podcast to fill us in on what resources are available on KPBS’s Voter Hub. Plus, we highlight one of the traditions of Lunar New Year.
From congregate shelters to small tents, the San Diego region has tried a number of different temporary solutions for homelessness. Now, the county will try tiny cabins.