This is our first show of 2025 and it is already starting with some huge news: We finally will discuss the incredible news that County Supervisor Nora Vargas will not be taking the oath of office for her re-election. 

The balance of power in the county is once again up for grabs, right as the county braces for thousands more people being forced into treatment. 

What’s going to happen? Who’s going to run?

We’ll get into everything plus an update about stunning news from the San Diego Housing Commission: It has decided it no longer has the resources to dole out vouchers to specific low-income housing projects. IT’s a move that could have major implications for the Sports Arena project and other efforts to provide housing.

SHOW NOTES

Segment 1 

0:05:21 - 0:11:28

The Libby App  (app that Scott uses to read books)

The Power Broker (book)

Segment 2

0:11:33 - 0:19:26

Politics Report: Another County Supe Down

by Scott Lewis, December 21, 2024

Locate Your District (San Diego County site)

Segment 3

0:19:39 - 0:40:56

Morning Report: Another Scandal Ends in a Resignation

by Voice of San Diego, April 5, 2023

Segment 4

0:41:01 - 1:05:12

In 2025, San Diego Can’t Look Away from the Screaming

by Scott Lewis, January 1, 2025

City’s Housing Agency Won’t Issue Vouchers for New Housing Projects

The San Diego Housing Commission has decided it no longer has the resources to dole out vouchers to specific low-income housing projects, a move expected to slow the pace of new homeless housing. 

by Lisa Halverstadt, January 2, 2025