Raul Campillo – California Globe

San Diego City Council Eyes Sales Tax Increase to 8.75%

March 15, 2024 2:45 amMarch 15, 2024 2:46 am

Momentum is growing both for and against a proposed sales tax increase in San Diego by 1% from 7.75% to 8.75%. The San Diego City Council rules committee is due to make their decision on the proposal next week. Currently,...

Post Election, San Diego City Council Will Be Completely Democrat, Alarming Many

November 10, 2022 4:47 pm

Following the election on Tuesday, the San Diego City Council shifted from being majority 8-1 Democratic to fully 9-0 Democrat, worrying many in the city that a lack of any conservative voice may lead to greater controversies and new measures...

San Diego City Council Passes No-Fault Eviction Ordinance to Last Until September 30th

April 6, 2022 2:45 amApril 5, 2022 9:47 pm

The San Diego City Council voted 5-1 on Monday to institute a no-fault eviction moratorium that would stop some evictions from happening through the fall. According to the moratorium, landlords would not be able to evict tenants to either make...

San Diego City Council Passes Landmark Ban on Street Vendors

March 2, 2022 3:45 pm

The San Diego City Council passed an ordinance in an 8-1 decision on Tuesday that will severely regulate street vendors across the city, either outright banning vendors from locations, or instituting seasonal moratoriums in high traffic and tourist locations. An...