Category: 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 […]
Read MoreMayor 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 […]
Read MoreU.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 […]
Read MoreAmbassador 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 […]
Read MorePed 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 […]
Read MoreCHAMBER’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 […]
Read MoreSan 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 […]
Read MoreNov 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 […]
Read MoreCity 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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