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Gaslamp Promenade pedestrian plaza gets key approval from city infrastructure panel. City working to solve concerns about impacts to routes for buses, emergency vehicles affected by Fifth Avenue closure

The first, and some say the most important, phase of the Gaslamp Promenade project is ahead of schedule.

Preparations accelerating for Gaslamp Promenade as controversy emerges over damage to bus service . Aiming for June opening, San Diego officials dig holes for bollards, work with MTS on compromises for routes that serve people of color, low-income residents

Los Angeles developer of former Theatre Box says there are big plans for the 73,000-square-foot space, including a soon-to-open sports bar, a high-end steakhouse and maybe even a couple of movie auditoriums.

Could pay toilets help San Diego cope with downtown's homelessness crisis? City officials lobbying state to lift pay toilet ban, contend revenue could cover cost for many safe, clean restrooms

Could pay toilets help San Diego cope with downtown's homelessness crisis? City officials lobbying state to lift pay toilet ban, contend revenue could cover cost for many safe, clean restrooms

A local biologist's own experience gives him a deep understanding of the science and culture of deafness. In other news, the city of San Diego's ambulance provider, Falck, is offering sign-on bonuses as it faces staffing shortages ahead of an expected busy season for hospitals.

The San Diego Police Department started enforcing the sidewalk vendor ordinance on December 2, 2022, and the feedback from the Gaslamp Quarter Association is positive.

Friday, San Diego police began enforcing a sidewalk vendor crackdown in the Gaslamp Quarter. This comes after recent violent incidents involving sidewalk vendors.

Business leaders in the Gaslamp District say some street vendors are still operating in their neighborhood, despite the law against them.