The College Area Community Planning Board is urging targeted street safety improvements near local schools as San Diego advances its Vision Zero plan to reduce traffic deaths. City officials are also considering lowering speed limits across hundreds of miles of roadway, including school zones where speeds could drop as low as 15 mph. Residents and board members raised concerns about outdated infrastructure, unsafe crossings, and delayed upgrades, especially around Hardy Elementary. The proposals are part of broader efforts to improve pedestrian safety and address long-standing traffic “pain points” in the College Area.

Dozens of remote workers turned Pacific Beach into a temporary outdoor office last month, hauling desks and surfboards onto the sand for a viral “work-from-the-beach” meetup. But after complaints about crowds, trash and alcohol, the city of San Diego warned organizers that future gatherings of more than 49 people require permits, insurance and security. Organizer Scott Muirhead canceled a planned follow-up event while negotiating with city officials, comparing the dispute to recent city crackdowns on beach yoga and pop-up DJ events.