Harborside Elementary News Today

A growing homeless encampment on Industrial Blvd. in Chula Vista was cleared on Friday amid an ongoing discussion about safety.

The park closed in August of 2022 after it was overrun by homeless encampments, crime and drug use.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District provides a new pair of glasses to students through its new community school model.

Firefighters continue to work to put out the Bunnie fire in Ramona, and we hear from a homeowner whose house was saved from the fire. In other news, we hear from a San Diego drag queen, who shot to the top of the iTunes Christian music charts after a Twitter tiff with a conservative worship leader. Plus, we have details on a Filipino Punk Rock music festival happening Saturday.

Wednesday was the first day of school for many students in the South Bay, and this year, some schools will look a little different than in years past.

The city kicked everyone out of Harborside Park in Chula Vista and put up a chain link fence on Aug. 31, 2022, and it hasn’t reopened since.

Harborside Park in Chula Vista is still closed this holiday weekend, but the city's mayor says it could partially reopen soon.

Community members in Chula Vista are calling on officials to "reimagine" Harborside Park after it was closed due to a string of crimes and issues.

According to a study, 68% of nearby residents don't want the park to reopen until a long-term solution is in place.

A city survey will remain open through Oct. 21