Dear Neighbor,
Every summer, San Diego becomes the center of the pop culture universe.
For a unforgettable days, our streets fill with superheroes, artists, storytellers and fans from around the world. Restaurants are packed, hotels are full, small businesses welcome new customers, and our waterfront comes alive with the creativity and excitement that make Comic-Con unlike anything else.
I was proud to announce that Comic-Con will continue calling San Diego home through 2030!
Comic-Con has been part of San Diego's story for more than 50 years. What began as a small gathering of comic book enthusiasts has grown into the world's premier pop culture convention, generating more than $160 million in direct regional spending each year and supporting thousands of local jobs. Just as importantly, it has become part of our city's identity and tradition generations of San Diegans look forward to every summer.
Comic-Con belongs in San Diego. This agreement reflects our shared commitment to the fans, creators, local businesses and workers who make this event so special. By working together with Comic-Con International, the San Diego Convention Center, San Diego Tourism Authority, Downtown San Diego Partnership and many other community partners, we've ensured this incredible tradition will continue bringing people together and strengthening our local economy for years to come.
Looking back on another successful Comic-Con, I'm proud of the way San Diego once again welcomed the world. This event reminds us that our greatest strength isn't just our beautiful city or world-class attractions—it's the people who make visitors feel at home and keep them coming back year after year.
And as summer begins to wind down and families prepare for a new school year, I want to wish San Diego's students, teachers, school staff and families a safe and successful year ahead.
Thank you for helping make San Diego a place people are proud to visit - and even prouder to call home.
As always, thank you for the opportunity to serve as your Mayor.
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Making San Diego's Streets Safer
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This data-drive, citywide strategy lowers speed limits allowed under state law, advances our Vision Zero commitment to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries, and complements investments in safer street design and other improvements that help prevent crashes before they happen.
We started implementing this plan in San Ysidro and neighboring Otay Mesa by reducing speed limits in school zones throughout the community. It's part of our broader commitment to invest in San Ysidro - from modernizing community facilities to making it safer for children and families to walk, bike, and drive every day. Additional neighborhoods across San Diego will follow in the coming weeks as we continue building streets that are safer for all of us.
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Strengthening Our Partnership with the U.S. Navy
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I met with leaders from Naval Base Point Loma to discuss how we can continue strengthening the partnership between the City and the Navy, with a focus on emergency preparedness and public safety.
The best time to build partnerships is before an emergency happens. That's why we continue investing in strong relationships, coordinated planning and open communication between the City, County, State, Federal government and the U.S. Navy. When emergencies occur, those partnerships allow us to respond faster, share critical information and better protect our community.
Whether responding to a natural disaster, a public health emergency or another crisis, we know that preparation and collaboration save lives. I'm grateful to our Navy partners for their continued commitment to our region and for the close collaboration that helps keep San Diego safe, resilient, and prepared for whatever comes our way.
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Clearing the Way Before the Storms
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Rainy season is just around the corner, and our Stormwater Department is already hard at work preparing for any major storms.
Crews are inspecting and clearing storm drains, removing trash, leaves, vegetation and other debris from storm drain inlets, and maintaining channels that help carry stormwater safely through our neighborhoods. Before and during storms, Storm Patrol teams focus on locations with a history of flooding and monitor more than 46,000 storm drains across the city, responding quickly when issues arise to help keep streets safe and traffic moving.
Even after storm drains are cleaned, wind and rain can quickly wash new leaves, trash and other debris into the system. Illegal dumping can also block channels and prevent stormwater from flowing where it needs to go. That's why this work continues throughout the rainy season and why residents play an important role in helping reduce flooding.
You can help by keeping storm drains clear of leaves and debris, placing trash and recycling bins away from the curb on collection days, and reporting blocked storm drains, flooding, or illegal dumping through the Get It Done app.
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☀️ Mayor's San Diego Spotlight ☀️
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Last week’s question: Which San Diego park is larger than New York City's Central Park?
Here’s how you voted:
▪️ ✅ Balboa Park: 42.93%
▪️ ✅ Mission Bay Park: 10.47%
▪️ ✅ Mission Trails Regional Park: 46.60%
The correct answer: It was a trick question - all of them! 🎉
Central Park covers 843 acres, while Balboa Park (1,200 acres), Mission Bay Park (4,235 acres) and Mission Trails Regional Park (more than 8,000 acres) are all larger. Thanks to everyone who caught it.
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Highlighting City Resources
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Looking for your next park, trail or playground? The City's Park Finder helps you discover parks and recreation amenities in neighborhoods across San Diego.
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GETTING IT DONE - FIXING OUR STREETS
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A Smoother Ride on Vista Grande Drive
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Crews are resurfacing Vista Grande Drive in Rolando Park through a major street overlay project that will create a smoother ride, improve drainage and extend the life of the roadway. By removing the worn pavement and replacing it with new asphalt, we're improving daily travel for residents while protecting this important infrastructure for years to come.
Maintaining our streets today helps us avoid more costly repairs tomorrow, protect taxpayer investments and make it easier for everyone to get where they need to go. Every mile we repair brings us one step closer to a safer, stronger and more connected San Diego.
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Vista Grande Drive in Rolando Park.
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Supporting San Diego's Working Families
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UFCW Local 135 represents thousands of hardworking San Diegans who help keep our communities and local economy moving. It was great to spend time with members and recognize their contributions while reaffirming my commitment to working families across our city.
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Celebrating 120 Years of Faith and Community
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Our Lady of Angels Church celebrated an incredible 120 years of faith, service and community in San Diego. It was an honor to mark this milestone for generations of parishioners who have helped make the church an important part of our city's story.
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Getting Students Ready for School
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Back-to-school season kicked off at Parks After Dark in Skyline Hills, where I helped distribute lunchboxes to local students and celebrated with families as they get ready for a great school year.
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The improved San Ysidro Community Activity Center is officially open following a $5.8 million investment in this important community gathering place. I was proud to celebrate with San Ysidro families and thank Congressman Juan Vargas for helping secure $4 million in federal funding to make these improvements possible.
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Building more homes means working with partners who can help turn plans into housing. At the Pacific Coast Builders Conference, I spoke with housing leaders about what it will take to build faster and create more attainable housing for San Diegans.
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I joined family, friends and fellow journalists to celebrate the life of Kelly Davis, one of San Diego's most respected investigative journalists. For decades, Kelly gave a voice to people too often overlooked and held powerful institutions accountable through fearless reporting on our criminal justice system, homelessness and some of our region's most difficult issues.
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SAN DIEGO ON THE GLOBAL STAGE
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Honoring a Champion of San Diego-Philippines Relations
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I was proud to recognize outgoing Honorary Consul of the Philippines Audie de Castro by proclaiming July 24, 2026, as Audie de Castro Day in the City of San Diego.
For years, Audie has helped strengthen the enduring ties between San Diego and the Philippines, expanding opportunities for cultural exchange, economic collaboration and international partnership. I was grateful to work alongside him, including during my visit to the Philippines, to build new relationships that benefit our communities on both sides of the Pacific.
As we honor his extraordinary service, I'm thankful for his leadership and the lasting impact he has made on San Diego's global connections. I wish him all the best in the years ahead.
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Know Before You Go: Find Nearby Public Restrooms
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Planning a day at the beach, a visit to one of our parks or an afternoon exploring San Diego?
The City has an interactive online map to help you find available public restrooms, handwashing stations and library restrooms across the city.
Before you head out, take a moment to check the map and find the nearest available facility. It's a simple resource that can help you plan ahead and make the most of your day in San Diego.
Find a public restroom near you: City of San Diego Public Restroom Map.
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Respect Our Coastal Wildlife
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La Jolla Cove is one of San Diego's most treasured natural places, and the sea lions that call it home are part of what makes our coastline so special. As more people visit our beaches this summer, we all have a responsibility to help protect the wildlife that makes San Diego unique.
Summer is pupping season, when mother sea lions are caring for their young. Getting too close can cause unnecessary stress, separate mothers from their pups and increase the risk of injury to both wildlife and people.
If you're visiting La Jolla Cove or Point La Jolla, enjoy these incredible animals from a safe distance, follow posted signs and guidance from City staff, and never touch, feed, chase or harass marine mammals. These animals are protected under federal law, and respecting their space helps keep both wildlife and visitors safe.
Learn more: https://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/point-lajolla.
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