san diego: dialed in: Rosey's Diary & Newsy Things: City of San Diego Passes Budget | Persistent Public Parking Problems | FIDO Battles Bayfair And Wins

Bat-Eared Fox Kits at San Diego Zoo Safari Park (Taken 5.19.26)

The funniest thing happened when I was selling merch for Rostam. This man came to the merch table and couldn't decide if he wanted to buy a sweatshirt...he has two from past tours that he said he wears all the time. While he kept talking, I couldn't help but ask if I knew him...his voice was so familiar...maybe he was a friend of my friend Kristian (who seems to know everyone), I asked? No, he said, but I insisted he was so familiar. He said he used to work for County Health. YOU GUYS! Remember how I literally watched every single City and County update during C-19??? It was Dr. McDonald from all those many, many daily briefings.
Anyhow, that was May 15. We're now a month later and I finally got around to finishing up a link-heavy diary post. Leading up to the election, my inbox was just out of control, and I felt like I was just trying to keep my head above water day by day...I have a few tour agents really on my tail at the moment...but hopefully spending a Saturday night getting things under control was a smart move, even though it probably means I won't be making 8:30am yoga at Seaworld. I've mentioned how Toby was moving back home after finishing his freshman year at UCSD and living on campus, and I'm so grateful that Darren handled it, even though he's super sick right now. I'm kinda worried though he's negative for the C-19, because he did that whole deep cleaning of our studio last week and I was temporarily convinced he had the hanta-v. He says he's fine and will be okay, but we'll keep an eye on him. At this point, this post is more to document the shit that has been happening in the City and State. The national craziness is just so beyond that I'll leave it to greater minds to document; mandatory reading: Letters from an American, Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance, and Popular Information.
Stay safe (and healthy) out there. Nolite te bastardes carborundorum.

SAN DIEGO LOCALS:

County, 211 San Diego Launch New WorkReady Hub to Support CalFresh Work Requirements - County News Center (6.1.26)
New Chula Vista to San Diego ferry service officially launches - kpbs (6.1.26)
Multiple illegal short-term rentals in San Diego shut down by city. The unlicensed rentals are located in multiple neighborhoods, including North Park, Normal Heights, City Heights and Barrio Logan - San Diego Union Tribune (6.9.26)
News From FIDO: "FIDO folks rock! Giant thanks to everyone who sent in one of over 400 emails to the Mission Bay Park Committee asking them to deny the Bayfair (Thunderboat) request to park 75 RVs down the inside of the berm within the dog park during their boat races. And a special shoutout all of you who came to the meeting, including those who spoke. Thankfully, the MPBC voted to DENY the Bayfair request. Stay tuned for more on this issue as we continue to monitor it closely." (6.11.26)
New parking restrictions coming to coastal parking lots from La Jolla to Ocean Beach - Times of San Diego (6.11.26)

Off-Street Parking Spaces Include:
565 regular parking spots at the Torrey Pines Gliderport, which will close from 9 p.m. until 4 a.m.
349 spots at Kellogg Park, which will close from 10 p.m. until 4 a.m.
880 spots at Mission Bay Park’s West Bonita Cove, which will close from midnight until 4 a.m. in Lot A, and close from 2 a.m. until 4 a.m. in Lot B.
347 spots at Mission Bay Park’s Ventura Cove, which will not allow entry from midnight until 4 a.m.
754 spots at Mission Bay Park’s Crown Point Shores, which will close from midnight until 4 a.m.
333 spots at Ocean Beach Dog Park, which will allow no parking or vehicle habitation and will close from midnight until 5 a.m.;
98 spots at the OB Pier lot on Newport Avenue, which will close from 2 a.m. until 4 a.m., and will also have a 4-hour time limit to park from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m., as well as allow maximum 4-hour EV charging.

SAN DIEGO REGIONAL POLITICS:

Mayor Gloria to sign City Council-passed budget, despite reservations - City News Service/kpbs (6.10.26)

After Months of San Diego Budget Talks, Here’s What Did and Didn’t Make the Cut. Despite the budget woes, here’s what did and didn’t make it into the year’s final budget. - Voice of San Diego (6.11.26)

City slashes trash fees, ends paid parking in Balboa Park to avoid trial and ballot measures - Uptown News/Times of San Diego (5.20.26)

City Council unanimously votes to repeal Balboa Park parking fees, reduce trash fees - City News Service/kpbs (6.8.26)

New Meters in City Heights, Talmadge, and Normal Heights - I requested the parking studies that the City used to justify the parking meters in our neighborhoods. I finally got a response. You can see those studies here. (*I haven't had a second to look through these, but wanted to share if you feel like a deep dive.)
San Diego artist reaches $450K settlement over bubble show citation. A San Diego artist who sued the city over a disorderly conduct citation tied to his defense of street performers in Balboa Park has settled the case for $450,000. - Courthouse News Service (5.15.26)
CARE Act Program Reaches New Milestone: Program has surpassed its 200th CARE agreement, marking a major milestone in the County’s efforts to support residents living with untreated schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders. - County News Center (6.2.26)
Misclassifying police misconduct records – Lawsuit says San Diego police are sidestepping review of potential misconduct - Downtown News (6.10.26)

CALIFORNIA NEWS:

California Is 2026’s Best State for Environmental Protection - SmileHub (6.9.26)

1st – Environmental Protection Charities per Capita
1st – Share of State Land Designated for Parks and Wildlife
1st – Energy Efficiency Score
10th – Share of Population Using Green Transportation
10th – Industrial Toxins per Square Mile of Land Area
5th – Vulnerability to Climate Change

Newsom opens millions of dollars of voter-approved funding to help address Tijuana River pollution - AP News (6.12.26)

New Steps toward Reducing Tijuana River Valley Pollution -County News Center (6.12.26)

ZOO GOSS:

"Triple The Cuteness: We’re all ears for this exciting news. Recently, bat-eared foxes Willow and Teddy welcomed three kits to their family at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. After spending some time in the den with mom, the trio is slowly starting to explore their big, new world. They’re also beginning to learn valuable skills, including digging and scavenging, while taking plenty of breaks to play and bond with each other." - San Diego Zoo Insider Alert Email
San Diego Zoo Parking: "The City has announced a rollback of paid parking in Balboa Park. We are assessing next steps and are not making any changes to our parking program at this time. For San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance members like you, complimentary parking at the Zoo and Safari Park will continue as one of your membership benefits." - San Diego Zoo Email (6.9.26)