A proposed mega data center in Imperial, California is putting a new spotlight on a growing issue across the state: how large tech facilities can stress local water systems and the infrastructure behind them. Residents near the project are voicing concerns about daily water demand, rising utility
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Encinitas’ vacation rental debate just hit a pause button—and the ripple effects are likely to be felt far beyond City Hall. This week, the Encinitas City Council chose to keep its existing three-night minimum stay rule for many short-term rentals, rather than adopt a state-requested two-night minimum
Read more →A recent Times of San Diego opinion piece highlights an uncomfortable truth for California property owners: what feels like a “helpful” comment to a renter can cross the line into illegal housing discrimination. And while the story centers on leasing and fair housing rules, it also points
Read more →California lawmakers are moving to jump-start struggling downtowns by making it easier to build more high-rise housing near transit in major city cores. A new proposal, Assembly Bill 2074, targets the post-pandemic reality of high office vacancies and lower foot traffic—especially in downtown areas like San Diego.
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