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On Mayor Faulconer's Last Day, a Look Back On His 6-Year Tenure
Kevin Faulconer’s stint as San Diego mayor was filled with challenges — from a Hepatitis A outbreak among the homeless to a failed convention center expansion to, let’s not forget, the loss of the Chargers. But as his six-year tenure comes to a close on Thursday, the Republican leader says he’s proud of what has come from it.
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Mayor Faulconer ‘Strongly Considering' Running for Governor in 2022
Mayor Kevin Faulconer is mulling the idea of entering the race to be the next California Governor, a personal spokesperson for Faulconer told NBC 7 on Friday.
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Politically Speaking: What's Next for Mayor Faulconer?
NBC 7’s political reporter Danny Freeman speaks exclusively with San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer about his six years in office, the highs and lows, and what potentially comes next for the San Diego republican.
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City Workers Moved Into 101 Ash Despite Concerns About Water, Sewer Pipes, Fire Alarm
Documents obtained by NBC 7 Investigates show a number of failed inspections as well as stagnant and polluted water lines and a failing sewage system at 101 Ash St.
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Uber and Lyft Threaten to End Service in California
San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer is urging an appeals court to stay an injunction that could lead to a statewide shutdown of Uber and Lyfts operations in California starting this Friday NBC 7’s Nicole Gomez reports.
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San Diego Mayor Says Rideshare Operations Will End in Calif. on Friday if Appeals Court Doesn't Stay Injunction
San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer and San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo urged an appeals court to stay an injunction that they said would lead to a statewide shutdown of Uber and Lyft’s operations starting this Friday.
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City Official at Forefront of 101 Ash Purchase Resigns
The fallout from a newly released forensic investigation into the city of San Diego’s purchase of a downtown high-rise continues with the Director of the Real Estate Assets Department announcing that she was resigning.
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City Officials Knew 101 Ash St. Was Riddled With Asbestos — So Why Were Hazards Ignored?
New documents unveiled by NBC 7 Investigates shows that despite the number of warnings the city trudged forward with a major renovation of the newly acquired high-rise in downtown, a decision that has resulted in dozens of legal claims against the city by workers who say city officials put their health at risk.
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New San Diego Police Deescalation Policy: Is It Enough?
San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, along with San Diego Police Chief David Nisleit, announced on Wednesday the implementation of two police policy changes, including deescalating the use of force and officer intervention in use-of-force incidents.
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New San Diego Police Deescalation Policy: Is It Enough?
San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, along with San Diego Police Chief David Nisleit, announced on Wednesday the implementation of two police policy changes, including deescalating the use of force and officer intervention in use-of-force incidents, reports NBC 7’s Melissa Adan
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SDPD Creating De-Escalation Policy in Response to Public Call for Use of Force Regulations
Following an uproar in response to the San Diego City Council’s 8-1 vote on a budget proposal that would increase the San Diego Police Department’s funds by $27 million, Mayor Kevin Faulconer is expected to announce new reforms.
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Faulconer to Discuss Police Reform
San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer will address new police reforms amid nationwide unrest over police brutality and racial injustice.
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‘Violent Acts of a Few' Don't Represent Peaceful Protests in San Diego: Mayor
As peaceful protests condemning police brutality rage across the nation, the mayor of San Diego said the violence that has followed some local demonstrations is not representative of those who want their voices heard.
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City to Use Relief Funds to Offset Pandemic-Related Tax Revenue Deficit
The city of San Diego will use federal and state COVID-19 relief funds to offset major budget cuts proposed last month to manage pandemic-related revenue shortfalls, San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer announced Tuesday. Faulconer said the city faces a budget deficit exceeding $350 million. City officials have cited a lack of tourism and sales tax revenues, which has only been…
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City Council Won't Discuss SDSU's Purchase Agreement for Stadium Site
San Diego State University’s purchase agreement for the Mission Valley stadium site submitted last week will not be considered at next Tuesday’s city council meeting, the school’s president announced Wednesday. Last Thursday, SDSU submitted a signed purchase and sale agreement (PSA) for consideration at the May 19 meeting. The university said it met with Mayor Kevin Faulconer’s office and...
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Pacific Beach Businesses Relieved San Diego City Beaches Will Remain Partially Open
Businesses in Pacific Beach are breathing a sigh of relief after San Diego city beaches will remain partially open. Beachfront store owners say they rely on the foot traffic to help pay their rent. “Weeks ago, we literally thought we might be losing our business. Just like a lot of other business owners, it’s an emotional roller coaster for...
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City of Imperial Beach Announces Limited Reopening of Neighborhood Parks
A day after the city of San Diego reopened some neighborhood parks, the city of Imperial Beach announced the limited reopening of its neighborhood parks to local residents only. The city of Imperial Beach announced on its website Wednesday certain parks will reopen but with some limitations: to use the public spaces, residents must maintain social distancing, all should wear…
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City Facing $300M Budget Shortfall
The city of San Diego will face a budget shortfall of $300 million. NBC 7’s Omari Fleming has more.
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City Faces $300M Shortfall Due to Pandemic, Largest Deficit in History
San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer told the City Council Tuesday to prepare for deeper cuts as the fiscal year 2021 budget comes to terms with massive economic and revenue losses from the coronavirus pandemic. An initial proposed $3.9 billion balanced budget for FY2021 completed on March 30 is already out of date, and Faulconer said the city anticipates another loss…
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San Diego Economic Advisory Group Set to Hold First Meeting
Leaders from across the San Diego region will take the first steps Monday toward putting together a plan to restart the local economy heavily impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.