Coming up on the show, we are in the final stretch of the District 1 County Supervisor race. 

The mailers are getting SPICY, and one especially pissed off a lot of people. 

Last month, Mayor Todd Gloria announced he was eliminating the position of chief operating officer and taking over the gig himself. Now, former COO Eric Dargan is suing Gloria and the city for discrimination and for breaking promises in his contract. We’ll break it down. 

Finally, why are officials at Chula Vista Elementary school trading corruption allegations? Investigative reporter Will Huntsberry joins us this week to explain.

SHOW NOTES: 

(Links to VOSD articles mentioned during the show and links for further reading)

INTRO 00:00:00

SEGMENT 1 00:04:13
Hyperlocal IG Accounts
Grossmont Union accounts: 
https://www.instagram.com/guhsd_parent/
https://www.instagram.com/studentsforstaff.guhsd/ 
Sdbikelanes: https://www.instagram.com/sdbikelanes/ 
Mts lovegang: https://www.instagram.com/sdmts.lovegang/ 
Sdfloodsurvivors: https://www.instagram.com/sdfloodsurvivors/

SEGMENT 2 00:19:28
SD COO Sues SD

VOSD Mayor’s Office: Ex-COO Alleging Discrimination Was Fired

Mayor Todd Gloria’s chief of staff claims former city COO Eric Dargan, whose position was eliminated in February, was ‘terminated for cause’ in response to his lawsuit alleging discrimination and a breached contract.

SEGMENT 3 00:25:11
UCSD to Lose Funding

VOSD The Learning Curve: UCSD Could Lose Hundreds of Millions from Trump Cuts

While many in higher education are sounding the alarm on President Donald Trump’s research slashing, it has been tough to suss out exactly what the impacts will be. An email from UCSD’s Chancellor gives us a ballpark figure.

SEGMENT 4 00:32:32
Chula Vista COO Conflict of Interest

VOSDChula Vista Superintendent Allegedly Pushed for Work for Builder Who Donated to His Campaign

Superintendent Eduardo Reyes previously said he has no personal relationship with Al Renteria. Campaign documents show Renteria donated to Reyes’ school board campaign in 2018.

TRT 00:48:58

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Coming up on the show, we are in the final stretch of the District 1 County Supervisor race.&nbsp;
The mailers are getting SPICY, and one especially pissed off a lot of people.&nbsp;
Last month, Mayor Todd Gloria announced he was eliminating the position of chief operating officer and taking over the gig himself. Now, former COO Eric Dargan is suing Gloria and the city for discrimination and for breaking promises in his contract. We&rsquo;ll break it down.&nbsp;
Finally, why are officials at Chula Vista Elementary school trading corruption allegations? Investigative reporter Will Huntsberry joins us this week to explain.
SHOW NOTES:&nbsp;
(Links to VOSD articles mentioned during the show and links for further reading)
INTRO&nbsp;00:00:00
SEGMENT 1&nbsp;00:04:13 Hyperlocal IG Accounts
<ol>
<li>Grossmont Union accounts:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/guhsd_parent/">https://www.instagram.com/guhsd_parent/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studentsforstaff.guhsd/">https://www.instagram.com/studentsforstaff.guhsd/</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Sdbikelanes: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sdbikelanes/">https://www.instagram.com/sdbikelanes/</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Mts lovegang: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sdmts.lovegang/">https://www.instagram.com/sdmts.lovegang/</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Sdfloodsurvivors: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sdfloodsurvivors/">https://www.instagram.com/sdfloodsurvivors/</a></li>
</ol>
SEGMENT 2 00:19:28 SD COO Sues SD
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2025/03/31/mayors-office-ex-coo-alleging-discrimination-was-fired/">VOSD Mayor&rsquo;s Office: Ex-COO Alleging Discrimination Was Fired</a>
Mayor Todd Gloria&rsquo;s chief of staff claims former city COO Eric Dargan, whose position was eliminated in February, was &lsquo;terminated for cause&rsquo; in response to his lawsuit alleging discrimination and a breached contract.
SEGMENT 3 00:25:11 UCSD to Lose Funding
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2025/04/02/the-learning-curve-ucsd-could-lose-hundreds-of-millions-from-trump-cuts/">VOSD The Learning Curve: UCSD Could Lose Hundreds of Millions from Trump Cuts</a>
While many in higher education are sounding the alarm on President Donald Trump&rsquo;s research slashing, it has been tough to suss out exactly what the impacts will be. An email from UCSD&rsquo;s Chancellor gives us a ballpark figure.
SEGMENT 4 00:32:32 Chula Vista COO Conflict of Interest
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2025/04/03/chula-vista-superintendent-allegedly-pushed-for-work-for-builder-who-donated-to-his-campaign/">VOSDChula Vista Superintendent Allegedly Pushed for Work for Builder Who Donated to His Campaign</a>
Superintendent Eduardo Reyes previously said he has no personal relationship with Al Renteria. Campaign documents show Renteria donated to Reyes&rsquo; school board campaign in 2018.
TRT 00:48:58
Scott Lewis, CEO and editor in chief at Voice of San Diego.
Andrea Lopez-Villafa&ntilde;a, managing editor
Bella Ross, social media producer
Jakob McWhinney, education reporter and theme music composer.
Xavier Vasquez, podcast producer
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This is Voice of San Diego’s weekly spitfire roundup of news. We cover local and regional politics, the environment, education, the border and more. This show features our investigative reporting and interviews with lawmakers and other special guests.

This is Voice of San Diego&rsquo;s weekly spitfire roundup of news. We cover local and regional politics, the environment, education, the border and more. This show features our investigative reporting and interviews with lawmakers and other special guests.