Close Airbnb loopholes to prioritize housing for San Diego’s homeless, tackling the growing crisis effectively.

As the housing crisis deepens, the corrosive impact of Airbnb on communities becomes increasingly evident. With over 1,000 San Diegans falling into homelessness each month, the question arises: How many Airbnb properties sit empty, exacerbating the crisis? Complicating matters further is a colossal loophole in the ordinance meant to regulate short-term rentals (STRs). While cracking …

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San Diego’s Record Rainfall: A Century’s Wettest Day with 2-3 Inches… Get Ready for Persistent Warmth!

San Diego witnessed an extraordinary meteorological event, with a rainfall of 2-3 inches, marking one of the wettest days in almost a century. The Pacific jet stream, reaching an impressive speed of over 200 mph and extending zonally from Japan to California, is set to bring continuous warmth to the West Coast. This atmospheric pattern …

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