Who wants to pay for parking at beaches and Mission Bay? No one. 98% of you said you wanted to use funds to re-open the bathrooms at Mission Bay. I suspect 99% of you would say you want parking to remain free at beaches and Mission Bay.

This Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 9 a.m., the ordinance I’ve been working with Council President Joe LaCava on to keep parking free at our beaches and Mission Bay is coming to the City Council’s Rules Committee.

We need your support! To make sure my colleagues hear directly from the you, please support our efforts to preserve free parking at our beaches and Mission Bay by attending the meeting in person or virtually to provide public comment. To participate, please sign up here and my team will provide you with further details.

If you’re unable to attend the meeting, click here to email the Rules Committee members directly. Simply add your name and community before sending. Your voice can help keep our beaches and bays free and accessible to everyone.

Thank you for your advocacy and support of this important issue.

E-bike regulations in full effect

My e-bike regulations went into effect last week, kicking off a 60-day warning and education period before citations are issued, and providing the option for cited individuals to complete an online e-bike safety course within 120 days in lieu of a $25 fine to increase safety for children and reduce reckless riding.

It’s no secret that e-bike safety has become a growing concern in neighborhoods across our city – young kids doing wheelies on busy streets have demanded our action. These common-sense regulations were carefully crafted to promote education-first enforcement, allowing us to put children’s safety first while ensuring older youth still have access to safe, affordable transportation options.

Check out the press conference we held earlier this month with SDPD, the SDUSD Police Department, and local Girl Scouts troop 4343 to officially launch the City’s public education and outreach campaign on e-bike safety.

Preserving a San Diego landmark: Live Nation to restore historic Wonder Bread Building into new music venue

Live Nation recently unveiled plans to restore the historic Wonder Bread Building, and its distinctive façade, for use as a 4,000-capacity music venue. Rather than demolishing the building, Live Nation is creating a new space that will give artists a purpose-built downtown stage at a capacity that is currently missing from the market.

Additionally, an analysis by Oxford Economics estimates that the venue will:

Generate approximately $97 million in annual economic impact.
Welcome 316,000 fans each year, including 126,000 travelling from outside the San Diego Metro area.
Drive $53 million in spending including nearby restaurants, hotels, and retail establishments.
Support 660 jobs.
Contribute $12.6 million in state and local tax revenue.

A revitalized economic powerhouse is in the works – we love to see it!

_{Photo courtesy of Live Nation.}

Win back to school with a free library card

San Diego Libraries have much more than books!

The Library Foundation is urging parents and students to take advantage of their local libraries as students return to school. Beyond books, libraries offer computers, research assistance, free Wi-Fi, quiet working spaces, and community connection.

Programming like 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten and Do Your Homework @ the Library is also free and aims to improve reading and schoolwork completion.

Library cards are free. Kids can apply for them, too! They also come with pretty great perks. Stop by your local library to fill out the application and begin your journey.

SDSU students look at how humans rattle rattlesnakes