San Diego City Wire

Approximately 80% of Redfin home purchases in San Diego area face serious bidding

By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 28, 2021

Redfin recently reported that 78.9% of San Diego-area purchase offers made through their site faced competition in January, compared to 55.9% of offers made nationwide.

Port of San Diego trying new, ecologically-friendly approach to erosion control

By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 20, 2021

Using a new method of erosion and storm flooding prevention, the Port of San Diego partnered in a three-year pilot project with ECOncrete to offer a proof of concept technology demonstration involved in the company's interlocking COASTALOCK Tide Pool Armor.

San Diego EDD offering low-interest business loans to offset effects of COVID-19

By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 12, 2021

The Economic Development Department (EDD) for the City of San Diego is offering low-interest loans of $25,000 to $95,000 to local businesses to help cover expenses ranging from equipment purchases to digital marketing.

San Diego Port board looks to challenges of 2021, invokes successes of 2020

By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 10, 2021

As the Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners looks forward under new leadership, COVID-19 is still taking a front seat in its priorities.

Chula Vista site of South Bay’s first vaccination superstation

By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 5, 2021

The South Bay has its first vaccination superstation in Chula Vista due to a partnership between the city, San Diego Count and Sharp Healthcare, with the location expected to vaccinate approximately 5,000 people a day on average against the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

San Diego’s new head of Immigrant Affairs to address COVID-19 challenges

By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 5, 2021

To elevate immigrant relations and expand on welcoming policies, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria recently appointed Farhat Popal as the city’s new Immigrant Affairs manager.

Port of San Diego piloting automated system to test for metal contamination

By Benjamin Kibbey | Dec 31, 2020

The Port of San Diego recently approved a pilot project aimed to develop a portable five-in-one field-testing sensor device for monitoring the metals in stormwater in real time.

University of San Diego offers free program to assist businesses in going international

By Benjamin Kibbey | Dec 27, 2020

The University of San Diego School of Business’ Ahlers Center for International Business recently created a no-cost fellowship intended to assist local small businesses in expanding into international markets.

San Diego Foundation awards $750,000 in grants for STEM education

By Benjamin Kibbey | Dec 27, 2020

Thirteen grants from the San Diego Foundation totaling $750,000 are expected to help various nonprofits in their efforts to create increased opportunities for students, with an emphasis on those from underrepresented communities.

The 2020 presidential election is 'very important' to San Diego resident, business owner

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 23, 2020

A San Diego resident said voting in this election is not only vital to determine the next president but also to legislative control in his home state.

From Sacramento Standard

Acellus online program 'is a plus' for Val Verde schools

By Benjamin Kibbey | 4 years ago

As schools and families adjust to the education in the COVID-19 world, difficult choices are made among virtual learning, hybrid instruction, full-time in-person learning and — for some families — full-time homeschooling.

From Sacramento Standard

Chino Valley admin backs use of Acellus for its access to 'AP-level classes'

By Benjamin Kibbey | 4 years ago

With most California schools still facing full-time virtual learning, some families dissatisfied with their children's schools' approaches have looked for alternatives, even considering homeschooling.