Tammy Murga

1 week ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Tammy Murga

The Chula Vista City Council unanimously appointed a long-time, in-house administrator to become the next city manager, despite criticism the process should have been more transparent. On Tuesday, during a closed session meeting, officials voted 4-0 to appoint Assistant City Manager Tiffany Allen. She will assume the post on Oct. 3, following the retirement of City Manager Maria Kachadoorian. Councilmember Michael Inzunza was absent due to personal reasons, he said.

1 week ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Jeff McDonald |Tammy Murga

They began arriving early, first by the hundreds and then the thousands. By the time the sun loomed high over the County Administration Center along the San Diego Bay, where another president in another time dedicated the historic structure where the noblest motive is the public good, they were 10,000 strong and more.

3 weeks ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Tammy Murga

Imperial Beach leaders on Wednesday approved budgets for the next two years that they believe will keep the small coastal city afloat amid rising costs for maintaining public services and projected revenue declines. The city operates on a two-year budget cycle. Via a 4-0 vote, officials adopted spending plans for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27, which begin on July 1 and end on June 30, 2027. Councilmember Matthew Leyba-Gonzalez was absent.

3 weeks ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Tammy Murga

La Junta de Supervisores del Condado de San Diego aprobó el miércoles una resolución que insta al gobierno federal a presionar a México para que ponga fin a la crisis de aguas residuales del río Tijuana. La resolución, presentada por el supervisor republicano Jim Desmond, fue aprobada por 3 votos a 1. Sin embargo, fue Desmond quien finalmente emitió el único voto negativo, ya que la versión enmendada aprobada por los funcionarios no es suficiente, afirmó.

3 weeks ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Tammy Murga

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution Wednesday that urges the federal government to pressure Mexico to end the Tijuana River sewage crisis. The resolution, brought forth by Republican Supervisor Jim Desmond, passed by a vote of 3-1. But it was Desmond who ultimately cast the lone “no” vote because the amended version officials approved doesn’t go far enough, he said.