Back to school: California’s phone-and-driving rules every family should know
What California law says about phones behind the wheel, why the rules are stricter for drivers under 18, and how…
By Lucas Navarro ·
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San Diego City Hall, the County Board of Supervisors, transit and public safety across San Diego County.
How San Diego responds to homelessness: who does what
The agencies behind homelessness policy in San Diego, from the city and county to the Regional Task Force on Homelessness, and how residents can get or give help.
By Lucas Navarro · · 1 min read
Riding the Trolley: lines, fares and free rides for youth
The MTS Trolley's Blue, Orange, Green and Copper lines, how PRONTO fares work and how riders 18 and under ride…
By Lucas Navarro ·
California’s transportation funding: where San Diego’s road and transit money comes from
How the 2017 gas tax law, the TransNet sales tax and SANDAG's Regional Plan pay for roads and transit in…
By Lucas Navarro ·
How San Diego City Council works: nine districts and a strong mayor
San Diego runs on a strong-mayor system with a nine-member City Council elected by district. Here is who does what…
By Lucas Navarro ·
San Diego’s State of the City address: what it is and why it matters
Each year San Diego's mayor lays out priorities in a State of the City address. How the tradition works, from…
By Lucas Navarro ·