Were you hallucinating too or do you also remember the city of San Diego saying pizza boxes could now go in the green bin. Also, a lot of people do not understand how to use the green bins, apparently. 

We haven’t had a chance yet to talk about it but we should: A judge dismissed the sexual harassment case against Nathan Fletcher that ended his career. But he’s still got one going against the accuser. 

And we have a special guest here co-hosting – Congressman Scott Peters is in the studio. We’ve got a lot to discuss with him. 

 

SHOW NOTES

 

SEGMENT 1 - Promos

 

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 - Banter

 

The City

The Chips Fall as Rivals Fry the Mayor

The jokes and jabs are flying as Eric Adams’ closest aides was slapped with new criminal charges the day after another of his longtime allies offered a reporter cash inside a potato chip bag.





SEGMENT 3 - Organic Waste


Voice of San Diego

MacKenzie

To Compost or Not to Compost: The Pizza Box

Whether you can put pizza boxes in your green bin is largely dependent on who picks up your trash.





SEGMENT 4 - Nathan Fletcher



NBC7 San Diego
Judge dismisses Nathan Fletcher sexual harassment lawsuit

The lawsuit by former MTS public relations specialist Grecia Figueroa was set to go to trial next month, but Superior Court Judge Matthew Braner ruled that too much evidence had been deleted or not turned over to the defense for the case to go before a jury.





SEGMENT 5 - Redistricting and the California Democratic Party


Cal Matters
Gavin Newsom’s redistricting plan is on its way to voters. What you need to know

 

Cal Matters
5 things to know about Gavin Newsom’s plan to redraw California’s election maps

The Assembly just passed the first vote that would pave the way for mid-decade redistricting. Some background on our independent commission.

 

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Were you hallucinating too or do you also remember the city of San Diego saying pizza boxes could now go in the green bin. Also, a lot of people do not understand how to use the green bins, apparently.&nbsp;
We haven&rsquo;t had a chance yet to talk about it but we should: A judge dismissed the sexual harassment case against Nathan Fletcher that ended his career. But he&rsquo;s still got one going against the accuser.&nbsp;
And we have a special guest here co-hosting &ndash; Congressman Scott Peters is in the studio. We&rsquo;ve got a lot to discuss with him.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
SHOW NOTES
&nbsp;
SEGMENT 1 - Promos
&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 - Banter
&nbsp;
The City
<a href="https://www.thecity.nyc/2025/08/21/winnie-greco-potato-chops-herrs-ingrid-lewis-martin-corruption/">The Chips Fall as Rivals Fry the Mayor</a>
The jokes and jabs are flying as Eric Adams&rsquo; closest aides was slapped with new criminal charges the day after another of his longtime allies offered a reporter cash inside a potato chip bag.
 
SEGMENT 3 - Organic Waste
 Voice of San Diego
MacKenzie
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2025/08/20/to-compost-or-not-to-compost-the-pizza-box/">To Compost or Not to Compost: The Pizza Box</a>
Whether you can put pizza boxes in your green bin is largely dependent on who picks up your trash.
 
SEGMENT 4 - Nathan Fletcher 
NBC7 San Diego <a href="https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/judge-dismisses-nathan-fletcher-sexual-harassment-lawsuit/3883991/">Judge dismisses Nathan Fletcher sexual harassment lawsuit</a>
The lawsuit by former MTS public relations specialist Grecia Figueroa was set to go to trial next month, but Superior Court Judge Matthew Braner ruled that too much evidence had been deleted or not turned over to the defense for the case to go before a jury.
 
SEGMENT 5 - Redistricting and the California Democratic Party
 Cal Matters <a href="https://calmatters.org/politics/2025/08/california-redistricting-vote/">Gavin Newsom&rsquo;s redistricting plan is on its way to voters. What you need to know</a>
&nbsp;
Cal Matters <a href="https://calmatters.org/politics/2025/08/california-redistricting-things-to-know/">5 things to know about Gavin Newsom&rsquo;s plan to redraw California&rsquo;s election maps</a>
The Assembly just passed the first vote that would pave the way for mid-decade redistricting. Some background on our independent commission.
&nbsp;
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>

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.

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