The City has officially begun delivering new gray trash bins to more than 225,000 households that receive City-provided trash service — marking a major step in modernizing our waste collection system and keeping our neighborhoods clean. 

As part of this phased rollout, old black bins are being picked up and recycled into new materials, reducing waste and supporting our sustainability goals. The deliveries will continue neighborhood by neighborhood through summer 2026, giving every eligible household time to transition. 

Residents can now track when their new containers will arrive and ensure their service accounts are up to date. To find your delivery date, visit the Container Delivery Look Up Tool at https://getitdone.sandiego.gov/ContainerDeliveryLookup. 

This effort is part of the City’s work to improve core neighborhood services and ensure every resident has access to durable, reliable waste bins. 

Learn more about the new bin rollout on Inside San Diego.  

We wrapped up what my team and I have been calling the “Build More Housing” world tour — and it ended on a high note. 

In Clairemont, we cut the ribbon on Mt. Etna, where 228 new affordable homes — including 58 for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities — now stand as proof that we can build housing faster and with dignity. 

In San Ysidro, we broke ground on Avanzando, the State of California’s first new-construction community land trust using Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. Led by Casa Familiar, this project will deliver 103 affordable homes and give local families a pathway to future homeownership. 

The week before, we celebrated major housing wins Downtown and in the Midway District. In East Village, we cut the ribbon on Harrington Heights, a 15-story community delivering 273 affordable homes for veterans, families, and people with disabilities. And in the Midway District, we opened Pacific Village, where state Homekey funds helped turn a former motel into 62 permanent homes for San Diegans who were once unhoused. 

San Diego’s future depends on tackling our housing crisis head-on — and these projects show that we’re doing just that. 

With the 2025 state legislative session complete, two pieces of legislation sponsored by my administration were signed into law — advancing our work to protect vulnerable youth and strengthen housing policy across California. 

Assembly Bill 379 by Assemblymember Nick Schultz makes loitering with the intent to purchase sex as a misdemeanor. It also imposes felony penalties on adults who solicit a 16- or 17-year-old for sex. The bill establishes a grant program for victim services and creates a "Survivor Support Fund" to provide resources for sex trafficking victims.  This bill will allow SDPD to continue its work to disrupt human trafficking rings and protect survivors.  

Senate Bill 92 by Senator Catherine Blakespear closes a loophole in state law that allowed developers to use housing incentives for oversized commercial projects. The bill protects local control while keeping California’s Density Bonus Law focused on what it was meant to do — help cities like San Diego build more affordable homes. 

Alongside these sponsored bills, we supported additional legislation that advances affordable housing, expands supportive services, lowers the cost of energy, and strengthens regional coordination on issues from homelessness to environmental protection. 

I joined the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce and more than 100 business and civic leaders from both sides of the border in Mexico City to strengthen our region’s economic relationship with Mexico and advocate for shared priorities. 

Together, we advocated for a continued United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement that reinforces cross-border trade and protects good-paying jobs throughout our binational region. We also pressed for additional federal and municipal action in Mexico to address the Tijuana River Valley sewage crisis — a top environmental and public health priority for San Diego. 

This mission underscored what I’ve always believed: The prosperity of San Diego and Tijuana depends on collaboration. Regardless of national politics, we are a binational region, interconnected by family, culture, and commerce. By showing up as a united delegation, we ensured our region’s voice was heard on issues that shape our shared future. 

Last week, we asked: How much brush can one herd of 200 goats clear in a single day? 

Here’s how you voted: 
 
▪️ “About 1–10 acres” — 18.58% ✅ 
▪️ “About 20–30 acres” — 61.06% 
▪️ “About 40–50 acres” — 20.35% 

The correct answer is about 1–10 acres! These hard-working goats help reduce wildfire risk across San Diego by clearing dry brush in our parks and open spaces — a natural, sustainable way to keep our communities safer. 

This week’s question: San Diego’s iconic Old Point Loma Lighthouse first shone its beacon in 1855. How long did it remain in operation before being replaced by a new lighthouse closer to the water? 

▪️ 25 years 
▪️ 36 years 
▪️ 52 years 

Answer below or send your guess to askthemayor@sandiego.gov — and check back next week to see if you got it right! 

San Diegans are invited to share their ideas on how to improve recreation programs, services, and facilities as part of the City’s first-ever Community Recreation Needs Assessment. In-person town halls and virtual focus groups will be held across all nine council districts, and residents can also take a short online survey to share feedback. 

 
Learn more and see upcoming meeting dates. 

The San Diego Police Department has launched P.L.A.Y. — Police Leading Adventures for Youth — a new initiative designed to strengthen relationships between officers and local youth through fun, interactive activities. The first event, “Game with a Cop,” invites kids and teens to connect with officers over board and tabletop games. 

 
Learn more about the program and upcoming events. 

Downtown’s Civic Center Plaza is getting a vibrant refresh with Plaza Central — a new series of pop-up events bringing food, music, and art to the heart of the city. The activations are free and open to the public every Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering a lively preview of the area’s long-term revitalization. 

 
Learn more about Plaza Central events.