🚧 Infrastructure

• $140+ million to maintain and repair streets, the biggest allocation in the city’s history.
• $38.6 million for parks, including maintenance the creation of new outdoor spaces.
• $15.3 million for the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture to enhance the city’s beauty.

🤝 Homelessness

• $24.5 million to maintain shelter operations and $5 million to expand capacity. This includes the formation of a Safe Camping program — a sanctioned area where people experiencing homelessness can access resources, shelter, and hygienic amenities.
• $2.3 million in rent assistance for individuals at risk of losing their homes.
• $1.4 million to remove waste in areas heavily impacted by encampments.

🚨 Safety

• ~$25 million toward staffing additional safety officers in police and fire departments.
• $4.4 million for the “Smart Streetlight” program that aims to help solve crimes.
• $9.2 million to the Climate Equity Fund that helps address climate change in underserved areas.

What’s next?

• Bird Migration: Marvels, Myths, and Mysteries | Tuesday, Apr. 18 | 1-3 p.m. | Mission Valley Branch Library, 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego | Free | Explore the fascinating world of bird behavior and migration.
• San Marcos Farmers Market | Tuesday, Apr. 18 | 3-7 p.m. | 251 N. City Dr., San Marcos | Free | Stock up on fresh produce, grab a hot meal from a vendor, and enjoy community fun.
• San Diego Padres vs. Atlanta Braves | Tuesday, Apr. 18 | 6:40 p.m. | Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., San Diego | $31-$117 | Snag a free 1998 Trevor Hoffman Replica Jersey at tonight’s game.

• Bach at Noon | Wednesday, Apr. 19 | 12 p.m. | All Souls’ Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd., San Diego | Free | The final concert of the season explores the music of Franz Josef Haydyn via works of composers he admired.
• Free Open House for Educators | Wednesday, Apr. 19 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Timken Museum of Art, 1500 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego | Free | This professional development program will strengthen educators’ knowledge of art history and equip you with creative ideas to integrate visual art into classroom teaching.
• GoodJokes Comedy Shows: Johnny Mitchell | Wednesday, Apr. 19 | 7-10 p.m. | GoodBar, 1872 Rosecrans St., San Diego | $10-$15 | The comic, podcaster, and author takes the mic.

• An Evening With John Butler | Thursday, Apr. 20 | 8 p.m. | Humphreys Concerts by the bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr., San Diego | $55 | The Australian singer, songwriter, and producer performs at the waterfront venue.

• All aboard — the Ensenada-San Diego Ferry is expected to set sail for a trial run as soon as this June. The ship will hold ~300 people and create a new connection between the Port of San Diego and Mexico. Officials hope this will enhance tourism and reduce border wait times. (NBC 7)

• If you’ve got documents to get rid of, the Miramar Recycling Center is helping City of San Diego residents securely dispose sensitive documents. The free service is being offered this Wednesday through Tuesday, April 25, 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and is closed on Sunday.

• You donut want to miss this. Randy’s Donuts announced its Serra Mesa store will open on Wednesday, May 3. This will be the first San Diego location from the sweet LA-based chain.

• Here’s the deal: Nordstrom Rack announced five new stores will be coming to California, including one in Oceanside. The 31,000-sqft location is expected to open at the Pacific Coast Plaza in spring 2024.

• SeaWorld San Diego is inviting guests to dig into its “Eat Free” promotion that lets them enjoy one entree, drink, and side or dessert every 90 minutes at no additional cost. Tickets can be purchased through Sunday, April 23, for visits through Friday, June 30. (Times of San Diego)

• $93,042. That’s the median household income in San Diego, according to SmartAsset — ranking the city the No. 11 most expensive major city to be part of the middle class in the US. Based on the study’s methodology, the city’s middle class households earn $62,338-$186,084. (SmartAsset)

• Local content creator Pearl Cooley — TikTok user pearliesparklez — has made a splash online with her comedy videos, often filmed near Mission Beach. The local social media personality received over 110 million views and 2 million followers, and uses her platform to advocate for mental health. (CBS 8)

• What trip would be worth leaving San Diego? For City Editor Michael, it’s Australia — to see the other side of the Pacific (and maybe some koalas). Sign up for Going to get notified when flight prices drop, so you can book your dream trip and feel great about it. Join for free.

• This wedding season make sure to shower the happy couple with the perfect gift. Our online store (Six & Main) features presents such as dinner napkins by Willow Ship and celebratory cards by Joy Paper Co. Start shopping.