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.

Tuesday, Sep 4, 2012 at 12:35 PM PDT

SD Explained: San Onofre

Rob Davis from Voice of San Diego and NBC 7 anchor Catherine Garcia talk to engineer Ashley Pingree Lewis about the San Onofre nuclear power plant. Get more from voiceofsandiego.org here. Editors Note:...

Thursday, Jul 26, 2012 at 06:21 AM PDT

SD Explained: Lifeguards

Lifeguards have been rescuing fewer swimmers this summer, despite the growing crowds at San Diego beaches. In this episode of San Diego Explained, NBC 7 and Voice of San Diego teamed up to explain why.

Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 at 06:15 AM PDT

SD Explained: Car 2 Go

Car-sharing programs are popping up around San Diego and are redefining what it means to rent a car. NBC 7 anchor Catherine Garcia teamed up with Voice of San Diego's Andrew Donohue to explain how one...

Wednesday, Jul 11, 2012 at 09:15 PM PDT

SD Explained: Healthcare

We teamed up with the Voice of San Diego to explain what the individual mandate means for us here in San Diego. Get more from voiceofsandiego.org here.

Thursday, Jun 28, 2012 at 06:28 AM PDT

SD Explained: SDUSD Contract

The teachers union has ratified a new contract with San Diego Unified School District to save hundreds of teachers' jobs. Catherine Garcia reports with Voice of San Diego.Get more from...

Wednesday, Jul 4, 2012 at 01:48 PM PDT

SD Explained Curfew Sweeps

No recent police initiative has received more praise from San Diegos elected leaders than a program that floods entire neighborhoods with officers and arrests kids for breaking

Monday, May 28, 2012 at 12:11 PM PDT

SD Explained: Education Programs

Dozens of charter schools have made a big change to the way they run special education programs, reports Voiceofsandiego.org. Get more from voiceofsandiego.org here.

Monday, May 28, 2012 at 12:11 PM PDT

SD Explained: Gas Prices

San Diegans saw the highest gas prices ever for this time of year. We teamed up with the Voice of San Diego's Scott Lewis to explain the reason for the prices at the pump. Get more from...

Monday, May 28, 2012 at 12:11 PM PDT

SD Explained: Top 12 Stories, Part 2

The top six stories that could shape our region this year. Get more from voiceofsandiego.org here.

Monday, May 28, 2012 at 12:11 PM PDT

SD Explained: District 1 Election

NBCSanDiego teams up with the Voice of San Diego to get to know District 1's problems and quirks-- and the candidates running in the city council election. Get more from voiceofsandiego.org here.

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