San Diego Explained

Examining issues affecting San Diego with our partners at voiceofsandiego.org

SD Explained: Redevelopment

The Voice of San Diego's Andrew Keatts -- and Catherine Garcia explain what the City of San Diego is doing right now in place of redevelopment. Get more from voiceofsandiego.org here.

SD Explained: Homeless Funding

Kelly Bennett from Voice of San Diego and NBC 7 anchor Catherine Garcia explain how the city's various homelessness projects fit together -- and what gaps still exist. Get more from voiceofsandiego.or...

SD Explained: School Performance

Catherine Garcia and Voice of San Diego's Will Carless explain how San Diego Unified School District is facing a few hurdles in its school's performance. Get more from voiceofsandiego.org here.

SD Explained: City Leases

The Voice of San Diego's Lisa Halverstadt and Catherine Garcia explain how San Diego's leases for the city work. Get more from voiceofsandiego.org here.

SD Explained: Community Planning

Voice of San Diego's Andrew Keatts talk about community planning in San Diego. Get more from voiceofsandiego.org here.

Thursday, Apr 4, 2013 at 09:05 AM PDT

SD Explained: Marijuana

NBC 7 anchor Catherine Garcia and Voice of San Diego editor Scott Lewis explain released proposed guidelines for how and where people could access medical marijuana. Get more from voiceofsandiego.org here.

Friday, Mar 29, 2013 at 01:49 PM PDT

SD Explained: Homeless Funding

A key source of federal funding cities count on to help provide services for the homeless leaves San Diego at a disadvantage. Catherine Garcia and Voice of San Diego's Kelly Bennett report. Get more...

Thursday, Mar 21, 2013 at 07:11 AM PDT

SD Explained: District 4

In less than a week, voters in San Diego's southeastern neighborhoods will go to the polls to choose a new City Council member. Voice of San Diego reporter Liam Dillon and NBC 7 anchor Catherine Garcia report.

Friday, Mar 15, 2013 at 12:11 PM PDT

SD Explained: Hotel Tax

NBC 7 anchor Catherine Garcia and Voice of San Diego's Scott Lewis discuss a hotel tourism fee proposed in San Diego. Get more from voiceofsandiego.org here.

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 at 06:36 AM PST

SD Explained: Trolley to Airport

Catherine Garcia and Voice of San Diego explain why the trolley is not connected to the airport. Get more from voiceofsandiego.org here.

Thursday, Feb 14, 2013 at 06:40 AM PST

SD Explained: Tijuana Office

Mayor Bob Filner says he plans to open a San Diego office in Tijuana. Voice of San Diego's Lisa Halverstadt and Catherine Garcia explain what he hopes to accomplish and the roadblocks he faces.Get more...

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San Diego Explained segments are produced in association with our media partner voiceofsandiego.org and air Wednesdays on NBC 7 News at 6. If you have an idea for a San Diego Explained segment,email us.

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