On today's SanDiego News Now Podcast: A group of farmworkers held a vigil at the state capitol, hoping to convince Governor Gavin Newsom to say yes to a bill that would allow farmworkers to vote on unionizing by mail or by card check. 🎧 Listen ⤵️
Farmworkers are waiting to see if the Governor will sign a union elections billThe San Diego City Council is set to vote tomorrow on which team it wants to use to redevelop the Midway District.Last Thursday, a council committee agreed with the mayor's choice of Midway Rising.Once a deal is signed, the project will be built in phases over the course of a decade or more.are reporting on the results of San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s recent efforts to police homelessness.
The ex-Navy contractor - known as Fat Leonard - is at the center of the worst corruption scandal in the Navy’s history.He was set to be sentenced later this month and faced up to 25 years in prison.From KPBS, you’re listening to San Diego News Now. Stay with me for more of the local news you need.ONE OF THE BILLS WAITING FOR GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM’S SIGNATURE WOULD ALLOW FARMWORKERS TO VOTE ON UNION-IZING BY MAIL OR BY CARD CHECK.
An unassuming tent structure in the back lot of the county health complex is where the city and county’s newest homeless shelter is located.. It’s 150 beds and is similar to other shelters downtown with rows of bunk beds, an eating and entertainment area with bathrooms and showers outside. The city is paying for it’s operation, while the county is providing the location and onsite mental health services. Homeless service provider alpha project has been tapped to run the new shelter..
There’s been some talk and suggestion that new King Charles - now 73 - could or even should abdicate so that the younger Prince William can assume the throne. Do you think that the monarchy needs a younger face, or do you think the change would still be largely ceremonial?