RVs are all over Mission Bay. Why the city now feels OK about cracking down on them. 

Mack is Back! Mackenzie Elmer our environment reporter is dropping in to discuss bobcats that have been terrorizing the Wild Animal Park. And why the big news about a big Mexico/USA deal on the border sewage crisis is deja vu. 

Finally hospitals used to panic that SB 43 would flood them with patients with drug and menthal health challenge who were being committed against their will. But so far that has’n’t happened. We’ll explain why.

 

SHOW NOTES

 

SEGMENT 1 - Promos





Meet our South County reporter, Jim Hinch, on August 13 at the Civic Center Branch Library in Chula Vista for a discussion about his latest investigations and how they impact residents in South County.

This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.

 

RSVP at vosd.org/event to reserve your spot.

 

The City of Chula Vista Public Library does not advocate nor endorse the views or positions expressed by the users of its facilities.

 

Buy Your Tickets for Politifest 2025

 

Politifest is back on Oct. 4, and this won’t be our usual public affairs summit.  This year, we’re bringing together community leaders to go head-to-head in our first ever Solutions Showdown. Hear their ideas and cast your vote on which proposals you think could solve the biggest issues facing San Diego.

Save on tickets with early bird pricing at vosd.org/politifest







SEGMENT 2 - Pricey Petco Parking on City Streets

 

Union-Tribune

$10-an-hour parking comes to Petco Park next month

This week, city crews are installing around 400 signs on curbs downtown to let drivers know about the new parking-meter rates taking effect Sept. 1

 

Instagram

Richard Bailey on the parking fee increase around the ballpark






SEGMENT 3 - Border Sewage and Bobcats with Mackenzie

 

VOSD

South County Report: EPA Visits Tijuana River

 

VOSD

Environment Report: That Time Bobcats Dined on San Diego Zoo Animals  

A USDA report shows bobcats broke into zoo facilities three times and made birds and antelope their dinner.






SEGMENT 4 - Mission Bay Parking

VOSD
New Safe Parking Site Frees City to Push Campers Out of Mission Bay
Legal hurdles had forced police to stop ticketing RVs in Mission Bay. But now police are beginning to crack down again.

 

SEGMENT 5 - SB43 

Forced Treatment Hasn’t Flooded Hospital Emergency Rooms – Yet 
County supervisors postponed implementation of a conservatorship state law in response to fears that hospitals could be inundated with new patients.

Scott Lewis, CEO and editor in chief at Voice of San Diego.

Andrea Lopez-Villafaña, managing editor

Bella Ross, social media producer

Jakob McWhinney, education reporter and theme music composer.

Xavier Vasquez, podcast producer

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RVs are all over Mission Bay. Why the city now feels OK about cracking down on them.&nbsp;
Mack is Back! Mackenzie Elmer our environment reporter is dropping in to discuss bobcats that have been terrorizing the Wild Animal Park. And why the big news about a big Mexico/USA deal on the border sewage crisis is deja vu.&nbsp;
Finally hospitals used to panic that SB 43 would flood them with patients with drug and menthal health challenge who were being committed against their will. But so far that has&rsquo;n&rsquo;t happened. We&rsquo;ll explain why.
&nbsp;
SHOW NOTES
&nbsp;
SEGMENT 1 - Promos
 
Meet our South County reporter, Jim Hinch, on August 13 at the Civic Center Branch Library in Chula Vista for a discussion about his latest investigations and how they impact residents in South County.
This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.
&nbsp;
RSVP at vosd.org/event to reserve your spot.
&nbsp;
The City of Chula Vista Public Library does not advocate nor endorse the views or positions expressed by the users of its facilities.
&nbsp;
Buy Your Tickets for Politifest 2025
&nbsp;
Politifest is back on Oct. 4, and this won&rsquo;t be our usual public affairs summit.&nbsp; This year, we&rsquo;re bringing together community leaders to go head-to-head in our first ever Solutions Showdown. Hear their ideas and cast your vote on which proposals you think could solve the biggest issues facing San Diego.
Save on tickets with early bird pricing at <a href="http://vosd.org/politifest">vosd.org/politifest</a>
 
SEGMENT 2 - Pricey Petco Parking on City Streets
&nbsp;
Union-Tribune
<a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/08/04/10-an-hour-parking-comes-to-petco-park-next-month/">$10-an-hour parking comes to Petco Park next month</a>
<a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/08/04/10-an-hour-parking-comes-to-petco-park-next-month/">This week, city crews are installing around 400 signs on curbs downtown to let drivers know about the new parking-meter rates taking effect Sept. 1</a>
&nbsp;
Instagram
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DM-ckMhpxf4">Richard Bailey on the parking fee increase around the ballpark</a>
 
SEGMENT 3 - Border Sewage and Bobcats with Mackenzie
&nbsp;
VOSD
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2025/04/22/south-county-report-epa-visits-tijuana-river/">South County Report: EPA Visits Tijuana River</a>
&nbsp;
VOSD
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2025/08/04/environment-report-that-time-bobcats-dined-on-san-diego-zoo-animals/">Environment Report: That Time Bobcats Dined on San Diego Zoo Animals&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>
A USDA report shows bobcats broke into zoo facilities three times and made birds and antelope their dinner.
 
 SEGMENT 4 - Mission Bay Parking
VOSD <a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2025/08/05/new-safe-parking-site-frees-city-to-push-campers-out-of-mission-bay/">New Safe Parking Site Frees City to Push Campers Out of Mission Bay </a>Legal hurdles had forced police to stop ticketing RVs in Mission Bay. But now police are beginning to crack down again.
&nbsp;
SEGMENT 5 - SB43&nbsp;
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2025/08/07/forced-treatment-hasnt-flooded-hospital-emergency-rooms-yet/">Forced Treatment Hasn&rsquo;t Flooded Hospital Emergency Rooms &ndash; Yet </a>County supervisors postponed implementation of a conservatorship state law in response to fears that hospitals could be inundated with new patients.
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
Journalism is integral to a healthy democracy:<a href="https://vosd.fundjournalism.org/?amount=15&amp;campaign=701f3000001Dna8&amp;frequency=monthly"> Support independent, investigative journalism in San Diego County.</a>
Become a Member:<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/member-benefits/"> Voice Member Benefits Join today and receive insider access.</a>
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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.