A local media outlet announced it was acquired by Arizona State University and will shift to a nonprofit business model. It's the latest in a series of moves by ASU to strengthen its presence in the San Diego area. But what does it mean for local news? Plus, big changes at the fast casual restaurant chain Rubio's, a new "power cocktail" being served up by San Diego Community Power and the impending closure of the downtown men's shelter, Golden Hall.

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A local media outlet announced it was acquired by Arizona State University and will shift to a nonprofit business model. It's the latest in a series of moves by ASU to strengthen its presence in the San Diego area. But what does it mean for local news? Plus, big changes at the fast casual restaurant chain Rubio's, a new "power cocktail" being served up by San Diego Community Power and the impending closure of the downtown men's shelter, Golden Hall. Subscribe to the North County report: <a href="http://vosd.org/northcounty" data-stringify-link="http://vosd.org/northcounty" data-sk="tooltip_parent">vosd.org/northcounty</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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The Zonies Are Coming (for News)

AI has arrived at San Diego high schools in the form of a grading tool called Writable. Some confused school board members aren't exactly sure how. One thing's for sure: AI is rapidly changing the way teachers teach and students learn. Also on the show today, will there ever be a perfect place for homeless shelters? The short answer is no, but the city keeps on trying. Plus, North County reporter Tigist Lane on her latest Carl DeMaio story, and reporter Jakob McWhinney has a new investigation into grades versus test scores.

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AI has arrived at San Diego high schools in the form of a grading tool called Writable. Some confused school board members <a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/06/12/the-learning-curve-san-diego-unifieds-ai-future-is-now/">aren't exactly sure how</a>. One thing's for sure: AI is rapidly changing the way teachers teach and students learn. Also on the show today, will there ever be a perfect place for homeless shelters? The short answer is no, but the city keeps on trying. Plus, North County reporter Tigist Lane on <a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/06/14/assembly-candidate-carl-demaio-keeps-failing-at-ballot-initiatives-on-purpose/">her latest Carl DeMaio story</a>, and reporter Jakob McWhinney has <a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/06/11/san-diego-unified-high-schoolers-getting-great-grades-but-troubling-test-scores/">a new investigation</a> into grades versus test scores. Subscribe to the North County report: <a href="vosd.org/northcounty">vosd.org/northcounty</a>

AI on the Consent Agenda

Reporter MacKenzie Elmer dug into the city of San Diego’s first audit of its contract with SDG&E. The big takeaway? The cost of burying powerlines has gotten way out of hand. She tells us how the city is using new leverage to try and get answers. Plus, a tribute to San Diego legend Bill Walton, the latest in the search for the next county administrative officer and why there's now a bidding war for Green Oak Ranch in Vista.

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Reporter MacKenzie Elmer dug into the city of San Diego’s first audit of its contract with SDG&amp;E. The big takeaway? The cost of burying powerlines has gotten way out of hand. She tells us how the city is using new leverage to try and get answers. Plus, a tribute to San Diego legend Bill Walton, the latest in the search for the next county administrative officer and why there's now a bidding war for Green Oak Ranch in Vista.
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RIP Bill Walton

This week, the Voice of San Diego hosts share big news on the county CAO search and the region's latest homelessness numbers.

The Regional Task Force on Homelessness just dropped the data from it's annual point-in-time count, which shows the crisis is slowing down compared to last year, but remains worse than ever.

Plus: Education Reporter Jakob McWhinney shares what he knows about an investigation into San Diego Unified superintendent Lamont Jackson, and the owners of Fashion Valley Mall announce plans to close a major retailer in exchange for more housing.

Subscribe to the North County report: vosd.org/northcounty

This week, the Voice of San Diego hosts share big news on the county CAO search and the region's latest homelessness numbers.
The Regional Task Force on Homelessness just dropped the data from it's annual point-in-time count, which shows the crisis is slowing down compared to last year, but remains worse than ever.
Plus: Education Reporter Jakob McWhinney shares what he knows about an investigation into San Diego Unified superintendent Lamont Jackson, and the owners of Fashion Valley Mall announce plans to close a major retailer in exchange for more housing.
Subscribe to the North County report: <a href="https://vosd.org/northcounty">vosd.org/northcounty</a>

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