Gary Warth

San Diego

News Reporter at The San Diego Union-Tribune

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Articles

La falta de vivienda, la vivienda y el desarrollo económico entre las prioridades de Escondido

1 week ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Gary Warth

Los fondos federales en Escondido durante los próximos cinco años se centrarán en ayudar a las personas vulnerables, crear viviendas asequibles y sacar de la calle a las personas sin hogar, según un plan de prioridades aprobado recientemente por el Ayuntamiento. La Gerente de Vivienda y Servicios Vecinales, Danielle López, afirmó que el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de EE. UU.
Homelessness, housing, economic development among Escondido priorities

2 weeks ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Gary Warth

Federal funds in Escondido over the next five years will focus on helping vulnerable people, creating affordable housing and getting homeless people off the street under a priorities plan recently approved by the City Council. Housing and Neighborhood Services Manager Danielle Lopez said U.S. Housing and Urban Development requires cities to present a consolidated plan about needs in their communities every five years.
Cost increases, plans advance for Santee Community Center

2 weeks ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Gary Warth

After decades of planning and millions of dollars collected for the project, construction of the Santee Community Center is on track to begin in January following the City Council’s decision to use general fund money to cover a shortfall. According to a staff presentation at the council’s April 9 meeting, the cost of the project has increased by $2.5 million and now is projected at $23.5 million. Funding includes a $4.5 million state grant and money from the general fund and American Rescue Plan.
Recall attempt launched again El Cajon Councilmember Ortiz

3 weeks ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Gary Warth

A Latino activist group and some residents of El Cajon are attempting to recall El Cajon City Councilmember Phil Ortiz, saying that he has undermined civil rights protections and supported what they call extremist policies, especially against immigrants. Mairene Branham, president of Recall Phil Ortiz Committee, was one of 24 speakers at Tuesday’s City Council meeting and presented Ortiz with a notice of intent to recall, which she said was signed by 74 people.
La administradora de la ciudad de Santee, Marlene Best, deja su cargo sin indicar el motivo

3 weeks ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Gary Warth

Marlene Best dejó su cargo como administradora municipal de Santee y el Ayuntamiento busca un reemplazo interino. El sorpresivo acontecimiento se reveló cuando el Ayuntamiento celebró una reunión especial a puerta cerrada el viernes para debatir el nombramiento de un administrador interino. No se anunció ningún nombramiento después de la reunión.
Santee City Manager Marlene Best leaves position, but no reason stated

3 weeks ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Gary Warth

Marlene Best is out as Santee city manager, and the City Council is seeking an interim replacement. The surprise development was revealed when the City Council held a special closed-session meeting on Friday to discuss appointing an interim manager. No appointment was announced after the meeting. Another special meeting was called at the highly unusual time of Easter Sunday night to again discuss appointing an interim city manager, but still no announcement was made.
La biblioteca de Escondido fija fecha de mudanza para el 26 de abril

3 weeks ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Gary Warth

Los usuarios de la Biblioteca Pública de Escondido tienen aproximadamente dos semanas para visitar el edificio y retirar o devolver libros, ya que se acerca la fecha de mudanza de las antiguas instalaciones. La ciudad ha fijado el 26 de abril como el último día de puertas abiertas de la biblioteca antes de su cierre por renovaciones, y el 27 de mayo es la fecha prevista para su reapertura temporal durante aproximadamente un año en la primera planta del North County Mall, 272 E. Via Rancho Parkway.
Paul Downey has helped seniors for 30 years. Now, he’s looking to retire.

3 weeks ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Gary Warth

After 30 years of helping seniors, Paul Downey is joining the ranks of retirees himself. At 65, the East County resident is stepping away from his position as president and CEO of Serving Seniors, with his May 8 retirement marking 30 years to the day that he took the job. Serving Seniors Chief Operating Officer Melinda Forstey has been named the new CEO. “I started May 8, 1995,” Downey said.
Planning Commission hearing on Cottonwood sand mine postponed

3 weeks ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Gary Warth

A San Diego County Planning Commission hearing originally scheduled for April 17 to consider the proposed Cottonwood Sand Mine has been delayed until later this year. According to Stop Cottonwood Sand Mine, the community group opposing the East County project, county staff members need more time to prepare a written report that will include a large amount of community input and other related material.
Recall attempt against Lemon Grove mayor rejected

4 weeks ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Gary Warth

An attempt by a Lemon Grove resident to initiative a recall effort against Mayor Alysson Snow failed this week, but he said he intends to try again. Ken King, who is often critical of the City Council, handed Snow a notice of intent to circulate a petition to recall her at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. On Wednesday, however, City Clerk Joel Pabloinformed King he did not have enough signatures and lacked the required full names and addresses of the people who signed.