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January 24, 2024  |  Policy

Federal Court Denies Berkeley’s Natural Gas Appeal

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals declined to revisit the California Restaurant Association case against the City of Berkeley’s Natural Gas Ban, agreeing that Federal Law preempts the ordinance.   Cities in […]

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January 24, 2024  |  Policy

Mayor Todd Gloria’s State of the City

Mayor Todd Gloria delivered his 2024 State of the City Address this month, focusing on housing, homelessness, infrastructure and public safety. Of note, the mayor indicated support for state action on retail […]

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January 24, 2024  |  International

U.S. Ambassador Salazar Visits Tijuana 

U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar and EPA administrator Michael Regan visited our region this month. The trip focused on transboundary pollution and migration issues. They joined Baja Governor Avila […]

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December 18, 2023  |  International

Ambassador Gonzalez ratified to serve in Los Angeles

  Chamber friend and partner Ambassador Carlos Gonzalez, currently serving as Consulate General for Mexico in San Diego, was ratified unanimously by the Senate yesterday to serve as Consulate General in Los […]

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December 18, 2023  |  International

Ped West Suspends Operations Indefinitely 

  (Video courtesy of CBS 8 San Diego)   This month, Ped West Land Port of Entry suspended operations indefinitely and reallocated local personnel to assist at other ports out of […]

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November 13, 2023  |  Events

CHAMBER’S “LEGISLATIVE LOUNGE” HONORS REGIONAL OFFICIALS AND STAFF

The San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce recognized individuals from across Cali-Baja for their hard work to keep our region moving forward at the annual “Legislative Lounge,” a light-hearted awards […]

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October 25, 2023  |  Policy

San Diego County Allocates $3M for Migrant Support Services

This month, the County Board of Supervisors voted to allocate $3 million for migrant support services, with funding coming from the American Rescue Plan Act. This funding aims to last up to […]

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October 25, 2023  |  Policy

Nov 7 Special Election Ballots Hit Mailboxes

You’ve got mail! Ballots are now out for the November 7 Special Election’s registered voters in the following areas: The County’s Fourth Supervisorial District Seat, City of Chula Vista – City […]

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October 25, 2023  |  Policy

City of San Diego 2024 Minimum Wage Increase

Starting January 1, 2024, the City’s minimum wage will increase to $16.85 per hour. To assist in determining if a work location is within the geographic boundaries of the City of […]

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