Scott and the team catch up on what he missed, including a big development in the local stormwater tax which won't make it onto the November ballot. They also discuss the latest development in the city's organic waste recycling program and share some honest admissions about their own green bin behavior.

Scott and the team catch up on what he missed, including a big development in the local stormwater tax which won't make it onto the November ballot. They also discuss <a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/08/05/food-waste-recycling-san-diego/">the latest development</a> in the city's organic waste recycling program and share some honest admissions about their own green bin behavior.

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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Weighing in on the Green Bins

The city of San Diego is building a massive wastewater-to-drinking water recycling plant. It's going to cost billions and will require tearing up roads in the process. But after years of dumping sewage into the ocean, it may be time for a change. Plus, Lisa Halverstadt is back on the show this week with updates on county detox beds, the Hope @ Vine mega shelter and her take on Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent executive order.

The city of San Diego is building a massive wastewater-to-drinking water recycling plant. It's going to cost billions and will require tearing up roads in the process. But after years of dumping sewage into the ocean, <a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/07/30/were-about-to-drink-toilet-water-why-thats-a-good-and-safe-thing-to-do/">it may be time for a change</a>. Plus, Lisa Halverstadt is back on the show this week with updates on <a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/07/31/san-diego-county-still-has-a-detox-shortage/">county detox beds</a>, the Hope @ Vine mega shelter and her take on Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent executive order.

The Solution to Pollution Is Not Dilution

Voice of San Diego's environment reporter MacKenzie Elmer joins the show to talk about a spate of recent bird deaths in the city. Advocates say fireworks are to blame. She also has the latest on the flood prevention measure that just got pulled from the November ballot. Senior investigative reporter Will Huntsberry is back again this week, this time with north county reporter Tigist Layne. They've got a two-part series out now about a youth gymnastics scandal in Santee. You can read their stories here and here.

Voice of San Diego's environment reporter MacKenzie Elmer joins the show to talk about a spate of recent bird deaths in the city. Advocates say <a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/07/19/bird-nerds-take-war-against-mission-bay-fireworks-to-councilmembers/">fireworks</a> are to blame. She also has <a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/07/20/special-politics-report-elo-rivera-pulls-plug-on-flood-prevention-ballot-measure/">the latest on the flood prevention measure</a> that just got pulled from the November ballot. Senior investigative reporter Will Huntsberry is back again this week, this time with north county reporter Tigist Layne. They've got a two-part series out now about a youth gymnastics scandal in Santee. You can read their stories <a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/07/10/alleged-child-sexual-abuse-san-diego-santee-champion-gymnastics/">here</a> and <a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/07/25/complaints-of-inappropriate-touching-at-santee-gymnastics-gym/">here</a>.

Dead Birds Reignite Fireworks Debate

Voice of San Diego's Will Huntsberry joins the show this week to discuss his new profile on Rep. Sara Jacobs. She's defied expectations with her voting record and is poised to become very powerful in Washington. Reporter Lisa Halverstadt also comes on to give an update about the Hope @ Vine mega shelter, which is facing a crucial City Council vote on Monday.

Voice of San Diego's Will Huntsberry joins the show this week to discuss <a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/07/17/sara-jacobs-could-be-the-next-nancy-pelosi/">his new profile on Rep. Sara Jacobs</a>. She's defied expectations with her voting record and is poised to become very powerful in Washington. Reporter Lisa Halverstadt also comes on to give <a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/07/15/city-budget-analysts-slam-new-improved-mega-shelter-deal/">an update about the Hope @ Vine mega shelter</a>, which is facing a crucial City Council vote on Monday.

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