San Diego News Fix

Outdoor dining on sidewalks and parking spaces have been so popular during the pandemic that the city of San Diego wants to keep them indefinitely. The city has extended permits for another year, upping enforcement to make sure the structures are safe. And in other news, restaurants are now open for indoor and outdoor dining, but they’re having trouble hiring. Lori Weisberg is a business reporter at the UT.

When Brienne Allan asked for stories about sexism in the beer industry, she wasn't expecting ​thousands of messages, but that’s what she got. The stories women shared with her on Instagram range from microaggressions and bullying to violence and sexual assault. There were accusations against high-profile brewers and breweries, including some in San Diego. Beth Demmon covered this story for vinepair.com.

The Navy intelligence building on I-5 across from Mission Hills, may soon get a makeover -- and not everyone is happy about it. Jennifer Van Grove has the details.

After a year of lost revenue, the Gaslamp Museum in downtown SD is in danger of closing. Rhiannon Luna of the museum has more. Plus, Chris Reed opines on housing, outdoor dining and a UC San Diego leader to be remembered.

When you think of San Diego streets, “sexy” probably isn’t the word that comes to mind, but Mayor Todd Gloria wants it to be. We’ll talk about improvements coming to the city with Michael Smolens.

Today we’re talking about working from home. At the height of the pandemic, it seemed like this new way of life might be here to stay for certain jobs. But a new report shows most San Diego employers want their workers back in the office.

For the past 25 years in San Diego County, if you applied for welfare benefits, you'd also be subject to surprise home inspections. The program was called Project 100%, and its goal was to cut down on fraudulent claims. Opponents of Project 100% called it ineffective and humiliating, but the county continued to defend it -- until now.

Michael Shroeder, a former dean at CSU San Marcos who misspent hundreds of thousands of dollars on travel, entertainment and dining, is now being investigated by the San Diego County District Attorney. Jeff McDonald has more. Then, Tamera Kohler, CEO of the Regional Task Force on the Homeless is our guest this week on Name Drop San Diego

A new policy from the San Diego County Board of Supervisors will make it easier for tribes to expand their reservations. Lauren J. Mapp has more. Then, deputy opinion editor Chris Reed reflects on a week of news.

The San Diego region has enough water to weather a multi-year drought. Michael Smolens has the story. Then, Name Drop San Diego is 1! We’ll share some highlights. First, the news.

The India variant of the coronavirus has been detected in San Diego County. Reporter Paul Sisson has the details, plus an update on the ransomware attack that shut down the computer systems at Scripps Health. Then, Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Don Bartletti shares what he’s learned in 40 years of covering immigration.

​We know more about the passengers on the boat that crashed near Cabrillo National Monument. David Hernandez has the details. Then, Steve Breen will share his sunny forecast for 2021.

A boat crash near Cabrillo National Monument on Sunday left four dead and 28 people injured. David Hernandez has the story. Then, Jesse Agler is the lead broadcaster for the Padres and he’s this week’s guest on Name Drop San Diego.

Have you ever noticed how pelicans seem to surf just above the waves? A new UC San Diego model explains why. Then, reporter Lauren J. Mapp graduated from SDSU without debt, but at a cost to her health. She shares her story.

As of this week, more than 1 million residents of San Diego County have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Paul Sisson has the story. Then, San Diego County is ending gang injunctions. Chris Reed shares his take.

A 29-year-old woman was walking downtown Sunday when a man plummeted from a parking garage and landed on her. Her injuries were fatal. Karen Kutcher has the story. Then, we asked readers if and how they should have to prove they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19.

Three California women went to Tijuana for cosmetic surgery and only two returned home. Wendy Fry has the story. Then, cartoonist Steve Breen shares his latest inspirations.

24-year-old Angel Zapata Hernandez died on Oct. 15, 2019 after a security officer for the Metropolitan Transit System held him down with a knee to the neck. Like Floyd, Hernandez was pinned down for about nine minutes and, like Floyd, his death was also captured on video.

April 24 is Indie Bookstore Day, a tribute to the mom and pop purveyors of the written word. San Diego is fortunate to be home to more than a few, and Pacific Magazine was kind enough to map them out for us. Nina Garin is the editor of Pacific Magazine.

The homeless population in San Diego County nearly doubled in 2020. Reporter Gary Warth has the story. Then, it’s Earth Day. And the UT’s editorial board is taking up a new term to describe what’s happening to our climate.