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.

Voice of San Diego Podcast

Weighing in on the Green Bins

When your neighbors don't like nudity, head to a nudist colony!

On today's episode, Andrea, Bella, and Jakob talked about a lot of different topics today and even got to mention yellow thong bikini bottoms.

In the first season of HBO's TV show Neighbors, episode six features a local man who believes he is being wronged by his neighbors and others around San Diego. Why? He likes to work out in the front yard of his property which has neighbors concerned.

San Diego Unified teachers approved a tentative agreement that grants them five percent raises over the next two years and other perks, but our Jakob McWhinney has been following some of the drama behind the deal.

Also on the show: MacKenzie Elmer joined us to discuss her story on why humans may be to blame for the orphaning of two bear cubs in Monrovia, California. 

After three years of reporting...and waiting...we have one more quick Petco Park concession scandal update after the attorney general of California sued the ringleaders of the scheme to try to recover the money.

When your neighbors don't like nudity, head to a nudist colony!
On today's episode, Andrea, Bella, and Jakob talked about a lot of different topics today and even got to mention yellow thong bikini bottoms.
In the first season of HBO's TV show Neighbors, episode six features a local man who believes he is being wronged by his neighbors and others around San Diego. Why? He likes to work out in the front yard of his property which has neighbors concerned.
San Diego Unified teachers approved a tentative agreement that grants them five percent raises over the next two years and other perks, but our Jakob McWhinney has been following <a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2026/03/26/san-diego-teachers-union-passes-no-confidence-resolution-for-prez/">some of the drama behind the deal</a>.
Also on the show: MacKenzie Elmer joined us to discuss <a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2026/03/30/why-were-to-blame-for-san-diegos-orphaned-bear-cubs/">her story</a> on why humans may be to blame for the orphaning of two bear cubs in Monrovia, California. After three years of reporting...and waiting...we have one more quick Petco Park concession scandal update after the attorney general of California sued the ringleaders of the scheme to try to recover the money.

Critter Coroner

With Andrea and Bella out, Scott Lewis, Jakob McWhinney, and Will Huntsberry held it down. 

Former County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher is re-emerging post-controversy, holding a press conference, giving speeches, and launching a Substack, "Grounded," about his life on a family ranch.

The Padres' strong season and high franchise value ($3.5B+) fuel sale rumors. Potential bidders include Dan Friedkin, Jose Feliciano, Joe Lacob, and Tom Gores.

SB 958 has been filed to exempt the 4,200-home Midway Rising project (including an arena) from CEQA, bypassing potential traffic-related legal challenges.

City staff discovered that Chicano Park and a nearby property intended for the Boston Avenue Linear Park were incorrectly zoned for commercial use in the 2021 community plan. The errors came to light when community members questioned the potential sale of one of the sites by Caltrans to Soapy Joe’s car wash. City Council recently voted to correct the zoning to reflect the intended park use.

San Diego has a water surplus and is selling it, including a deal to provide 10,000 acre-feet annually to Temecula, expected to net $100 million over five years.

San Diego's One America News Network filed a restraining order against influencer Chelsea Goss (Gods) after she protested Matt Gaetz's hiring; Goss responded with an anti-SLAPP motion.

2:21 Nathan Fletcher re-ermerges
6:10 #Padres Opening Day and new potential buyer announced
22:09 Midway Rising files to be exempt from CEQA
32:25 We can't do this without you! 
33:22 Chicano Park zoning issue
44:28 San Diego's selling water!
59:52 OANN vs Chelsea Gods

With Andrea and Bella out, Scott Lewis, Jakob McWhinney, and Will Huntsberry held it down.&nbsp;
Former County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher is re-emerging post-controversy, holding a press conference, giving speeches, and launching a Substack, "Grounded," about his life on a family ranch.
The Padres' strong season and high franchise value ($3.5B+) fuel sale rumors. Potential bidders include Dan Friedkin, Jose Feliciano, Joe Lacob, and Tom Gores.
SB 958 has been filed to exempt the 4,200-home Midway Rising project (including an arena) from CEQA, bypassing potential traffic-related legal challenges.
City staff discovered that Chicano Park and a nearby property intended for the Boston Avenue Linear Park were incorrectly zoned for commercial use in the 2021 community plan. The errors came to light when community members questioned the potential sale of one of the sites by Caltrans to Soapy Joe&rsquo;s car wash. City Council recently voted to correct the zoning to reflect the intended park use.
San Diego has a water surplus and is selling it, including a deal to provide 10,000 acre-feet annually to Temecula, expected to net $100 million over five years.
San Diego's One America News Network filed a restraining order against influencer Chelsea Goss (Gods) after she protested Matt Gaetz's hiring; Goss responded with an anti-SLAPP motion.
2:21 Nathan Fletcher re-ermerges 6:10 #Padres Opening Day and new potential buyer announced 22:09 Midway Rising files to be exempt from CEQA 32:25 We can't do this without you!&nbsp; 33:22 Chicano Park zoning issue 44:28 San Diego's selling water! 59:52 OANN vs Chelsea Gods

Psst. Hey Buddy… I Got Some Water for Sale

It has been nearly two years since Scott Wahl became San Diego top cop.

For the latest VOSD Podcast episode, our hosts Scott Lewis and Andrea Sanchez-Villafaña sat down with Chief Wahl to discuss policing and more.

With the federal governments immigration enforcement efforts, what is the San Diego Police Department's the role? Are officers prepared for possible attacks from Iran?

License plate readers are just one of the many tools police have to investigate crimes. What do license plate readers know about us? How often are we being watched by technology? And can AI help the police department be more efficient?

Plus: How does the department handle misconduct investigations? And, what changes has Chief Wahl implemented to reduce police overtime?

 

It has been nearly two years since Scott Wahl became San Diego top cop.
For the latest VOSD Podcast episode, our hosts Scott Lewis and Andrea Sanchez-Villafa&ntilde;a sat down with Chief Wahl to discuss policing and more.
With the federal governments immigration enforcement efforts, what is the San Diego Police Department's the role? Are officers prepared for possible attacks from Iran?
License plate readers are just one of the many tools police have to investigate crimes. What do license plate readers know about us? How often are we being watched by technology? And can AI help the police department be more efficient?
Plus: How does the department handle misconduct investigations? And, what changes has Chief Wahl implemented to reduce police overtime?
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