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1. Officials Adopt Ordinance To Limit Single-Use Plastic Bottles At Events In San Diego County (patch.com) — San Diego County residents may soon see far fewer single-use plastic water bottles at Vista's city events and on city property, following a newly adopted ordinance modeled on rules already in place in San Diego. The measure phases in restrictions for youth sports and large events, limits city spending on small plastic bottles, and could be followed by a separate crackdown on polystyrene products.
2. Landmark Community Center In San Diego County Reopens After $5 Million Renovation (patch.com) — North County residents have a newly renovated Crown Heights Community Resource Center in Oceanside, offering upgraded facilities, public Wi‑Fi, and expanded services for families across San Diego County. After a $5 million overhaul of the historic 1931 building, the center now supports after‑school programs, food distribution, and connections to healthcare and housing resources.
3. MLB Owners Unanimously Approve Sale Of San Diego Padres To José Feliciano, Kwanza Jones (patch.com) — San Diego sports fans are seeing a historic shift as MLB owners unanimously approve the record-breaking $3.9 billion sale of the Padres to José Feliciano and Kwanza Jones. The new majority owners pledge to be deeply engaged in San Diego, invest in Petco Park, strengthen community ties, and pursue the city's long-awaited first World Series championship while current team leadership remains in place.
4. Officials Consider Restricting Access To San Diego County's Most Popular Beach (patch.com) — San Diegans who love La Jolla Cove may soon face new limits on beach access as state officials weigh partial closures to protect sea lions during pupping season. Wildlife advocates cite high pup mortality and crowding, while Mayor Todd Gloria's office works on ways to give park rangers more authority to ticket visitors who harass the animals.
5. Could Waymo Be Coming To San Diego? A Key Step Just Happened (patch.com) — San Diego residents may soon see Waymo's driverless ride service after state regulators approved a major expansion of the company's passenger-service territory that now includes San Diego County. While no launch date is set, the CPUC and DMV decisions clear key regulatory hurdles, allowing Waymo to roll out robotaxis incrementally as it grows operations across California.
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