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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Diego County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Automated biometric identification system
A $5 million competitive solicitation replaces the aging fingerprint system — but Aguirre drew a line at facial recognition and mass surveillance, demanding board and public engagement before any expansion.
Trash Billing Error
San Diego residents are dealing with a major headache after a massive screw-up in local trash billing. People want answers on how this happened and when the city is going to fix it.
Crypto Atm Warning Signs
San Diego is cracking down on crypto scams by slapping mandatory warning signs right on Bitcoin ATMs. If you've ever worried about someone getting tricked into feeding their savings into one of these machines, this is the city's fix to make people pause before hitting send.
Measure C status update
Curious if San Diego County leaders actually kept the promises they made under Measure C? This update breaks down whether local officials are delivering or falling short on those commitments.
Utility Bills Legislation
San Diego just threw its support behind a new state bill designed to shrink those painful utility bills. If this legislation clears Sacramento, you could finally see some relief on your monthly energy expenses.
Ballot Measure
Measure H is on the San Diego primary ballot, and voters need to know what it means for local policy before casting their ballots. It's a key local measure that could shake up how things run around here.