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How to watch Artemis II land off the San Diego coast

San Diego-based Navy teams are conducting the recovery mission alongside NASA.

News

NASA&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Artemis II" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/03/artemis-ii-earth-photo-picture" data-vars-content-id="540d1a4e-b383-4b92-a795-5b543a644017" data-vars-headline="How to watch Artemis II land off the San Diego coast" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/03/artemis-ii-earth-photo-picture" target="_self">Artemis II</a> crew is set to splash down off the coast of San Diego on Friday after their 10-day mission around the Moon.Why it matters: The astronauts and their <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="record-setting spaceflight" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/06/artemis-ii-distance-record-apollo-13" data-vars-content-id="540d1a4e-b383-4b92-a795-5b543a644017" data-vars-headline="How to watch Artemis II land off the San Diego coast" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/06/artemis-ii-distance-record-apollo-13" target="_self">record-setting spaceflight</a> have captured our attention and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hearts" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2026/04/08/nasa-astronaut-wife-moon-crater-carroll-artemis" data-vars-content-id="540d1a4e-b383-4b92-a795-5b543a644017" data-vars-headline="How to watch Artemis II land off the San Diego coast" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2026/04/08/nasa-astronaut-wife-moon-crater-carroll-artemis" target="_self">hearts</a> over the past week, and a local Navy team will play a key role in their recovery.

Many San Diegans may not have valid parking permits

Many residents stopped after step one, risking tickets in lots reserved for permit holders.

It&#x27;s likely that many San Diegans who think they&#x27;ve secured Balboa Park <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="resident permits" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/02/25/more-free-parking-city-residents-balboa-park" data-vars-content-id="8a52399d-2f6d-4b83-a5d7-a71119e17bf7" data-vars-headline="Many San Diegans may not have valid parking permits" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/02/25/more-free-parking-city-residents-balboa-park" target="_self">resident permits</a> have not completed the process correctly, according to city officials.Why it matters: If you didn&#x27;t finish signing up, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="you could get a ticket" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/01/05/balboa-park-san-diego-zoo-parking-fees-2025-city-budget" data-vars-content-id="8a52399d-2f6d-4b83-a5d7-a71119e17bf7" data-vars-headline="Many San Diegans may not have valid parking permits" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/01/05/balboa-park-san-diego-zoo-parking-fees-2025-city-budget" target="_self">you could get a ticket</a> for parking in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="lots reserved for residents" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/11/19/san-diego-city-council-new-paid-parking-plan-balboa-park" data-vars-content-id="8a52399d-2f6d-4b83-a5d7-a71119e17bf7" data-vars-headline="Many San Diegans may not have valid parking permits" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/11/19/san-diego-city-council-new-paid-parking-plan-balboa-park" target="_self">lots reserved for residents</a>.

AI is reshaping what and how college students study

SDSU researchers found mixed reviews of how students are using and thinking about the tech.

Education

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="California college students" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/11/19/college-degree-earnings-san-diego" data-vars-content-id="60037ff2-0776-475f-be49-9ffea8c4a2bd" data-vars-headline="AI is reshaping what and how college students study" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/11/19/college-degree-earnings-san-diego" target="_self">California college students</a> vary when it comes to how they&#x27;re using and thinking about <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="AI" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/technology/automation-and-ai" data-vars-content-id="60037ff2-0776-475f-be49-9ffea8c4a2bd" data-vars-headline="AI is reshaping what and how college students study" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/technology/automation-and-ai" target="_self">AI</a> in their academics, personal lives and future careers, according to a massive new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Diego State University study" data-vars-click-url="https://www.calstate.edu/impact-of-the-csu/technology/ai-empowered-csu/Pages/ai-survey.aspx" data-vars-content-id="60037ff2-0776-475f-be49-9ffea8c4a2bd" data-vars-headline="AI is reshaping what and how college students study" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.calstate.edu/impact-of-the-csu/technology/ai-empowered-csu/Pages/ai-survey.aspx" target="_blank">San Diego State University study</a>.The big picture: College graduates are entering a job market that&#x27;s been rocked by a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="massive tech evolution" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/03/09/jobs-early-career-college-artificial-intelligence" data-vars-content-id="60037ff2-0776-475f-be49-9ffea8c4a2bd" data-vars-headline="AI is reshaping what and how college students study" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/03/09/jobs-early-career-college-artificial-intelligence" target="_self">massive tech evolution</a>, reshaping how students are preparing for the workforce and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="career prospects" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/26/ai-entry-level-jobs" data-vars-content-id="60037ff2-0776-475f-be49-9ffea8c4a2bd" data-vars-headline="AI is reshaping what and how college students study" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/26/ai-entry-level-jobs" target="_self">career prospects</a> for entry-level employees.

California has the country's worst tippers, according to Toast

California diners at restaurants using the Toast platform left 17.2% on average.

Business

California is home to America&#x27;s worst tippers at restaurants using the Toast platform, with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="diners" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/07/solo-dining-self-care-fast-food" data-vars-content-id="ff128ef7-e5ec-4890-a0e2-d43608564d68" data-vars-headline="California has the country&#x27;s worst tippers, according to Toast" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/07/solo-dining-self-care-fast-food" target="_self">diners</a> leaving 17.2% on average.The big picture: Nationwide, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="tips" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/01/no-tax-on-tips-jobs-trump-bill" data-vars-content-id="ff128ef7-e5ec-4890-a0e2-d43608564d68" data-vars-headline="California has the country&#x27;s worst tippers, according to Toast" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/01/no-tax-on-tips-jobs-trump-bill" target="_self">tips</a> at full-service restaurants using the platform averaged 19.2% in Q4 2025, the same as the previous quarter, per Toast&#x27;s latest <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="restaurant trends report" data-vars-click-url="https://pos.toasttab.com/blog/data/toast-restaurant-trends-report-coffee-prices-2026" data-vars-content-id="ff128ef7-e5ec-4890-a0e2-d43608564d68" data-vars-headline="California has the country&#x27;s worst tippers, according to Toast" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://pos.toasttab.com/blog/data/toast-restaurant-trends-report-coffee-prices-2026" target="_blank">restaurant trends report</a>.

How San Diego is removing ties to César Chávez

Local leaders are considering new names for parks, streets and schools that honor Chávez.

Agencies across San Diego are working to ditch the name César Chávez.The big picture: After a New York Times investigation detailed <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="multiple abuse allegations" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/17/united-farm-workers-ufw-cesar-chavez-march-allegations" data-vars-content-id="86ebabe1-7169-4b4b-a564-127a2f6be8c2" data-vars-headline="How San Diego is removing ties to César Chávez" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/17/united-farm-workers-ufw-cesar-chavez-march-allegations" target="_self">multiple abuse allegations</a> against the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="late labor leader" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/18/cesar-chavez-sexual-abuse-allegations-dolores-huerta" data-vars-content-id="86ebabe1-7169-4b4b-a564-127a2f6be8c2" data-vars-headline="How San Diego is removing ties to César Chávez" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/18/cesar-chavez-sexual-abuse-allegations-dolores-huerta" target="_self">late labor leader</a> last month, elected officials and leaders have been changing the names of parks, schools and the California holiday honoring Chávez.

San Diego's population decline driven by immigration slowdown

The area's recent population growth was supported by immigrants moving in — until last year.

San Diego County&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="population" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/17/san-diego-population-growth-pandemic" data-vars-content-id="32abc3d2-6a19-4161-bfc8-ab3f17bb18d1" data-vars-headline="San Diego&#x27;s population decline driven by immigration slowdown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/17/san-diego-population-growth-pandemic" target="_self">population</a> shrank last year amid a massive drop in immigration, following a nationwide trend, new U.S. Census data shows.Why it matters: The data offers the best look yet at how <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="tighter immigration enforcement" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/07/18/ice-arrests-noncriminals-san-diego-2025" data-vars-content-id="32abc3d2-6a19-4161-bfc8-ab3f17bb18d1" data-vars-headline="San Diego&#x27;s population decline driven by immigration slowdown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/07/18/ice-arrests-noncriminals-san-diego-2025" target="_self">tighter immigration enforcement</a> is affecting America&#x27;s demographic makeup.

How San Diego is using AI — and what's next

From drafting emails to analyzing meetings, AI is already part of city operations.

Politics

City Hall is using AI for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="basic tasks" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/sponsored/the-push-to-modernize-government-with-ai" data-vars-content-id="a3060e9b-c119-4657-be98-bf959b2daeb4" data-vars-headline="How San Diego is using AI — and what&#x27;s next" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/sponsored/the-push-to-modernize-government-with-ai" target="_self">basic tasks</a> like summarizing emails and meetings and generating slides, but also has bigger ideas for the future, according to officials and records reviewed by Axios.The big picture: While many businesses grapple with how to use <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="AI safely" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/03/ai-race-safety-guardrail" data-vars-content-id="a3060e9b-c119-4657-be98-bf959b2daeb4" data-vars-headline="How San Diego is using AI — and what&#x27;s next" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/03/ai-race-safety-guardrail" target="_self">AI safely</a>, government agencies are also factoring in the need to protect public information and maintain human oversight.

San Diego planning No Kings protest for Saturday

A march at Waterfront Park is part of 3,000 planned events expected to draw massive crowds.

Organizers in San Diego are planning a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="No Kings" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/17/trump-no-kings-protest-safety-tips" data-vars-content-id="37e828b6-5051-4bcf-9583-ced59800b448" data-vars-headline="San Diego planning No Kings protest for Saturday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/17/trump-no-kings-protest-safety-tips" target="_self">No Kings</a> Day of Nonviolent Action on Saturday, one of 3,000 events to be held across the country.The big picture: Progressive political groups, labor unions, and human and civil rights organizations expect Saturday&#x27;s nationwide demonstrations to surpass last year&#x27;s No Kings rallies in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="June" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/06/14/photos-no-kings-protests-downtown-chicago-trump" data-vars-content-id="37e828b6-5051-4bcf-9583-ced59800b448" data-vars-headline="San Diego planning No Kings protest for Saturday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/06/14/photos-no-kings-protests-downtown-chicago-trump" target="_self">June</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="October" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/18/no-kings-protests-october-18-turnout" data-vars-content-id="37e828b6-5051-4bcf-9583-ced59800b448" data-vars-headline="San Diego planning No Kings protest for Saturday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/18/no-kings-protests-october-18-turnout" target="_self">October</a>.

How San Diego's Get It Done app isn't getting it done

Some 72-hour parking complaints take more than 100 days to resolve, city data shows.

If you file a report through <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Diego" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego" data-vars-content-id="02cd9d4a-bb08-42c2-bd2b-4cb9c65a1145" data-vars-headline="How San Diego&#x27;s Get It Done app isn&#x27;t getting it done" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego" target="_self">San Diego</a>&#x27;s Get It Done app, you may be waiting awhile to get results, according to an Axios analysis of city data.Why it matters: The city routes many complaints — from <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="off-leash dogs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/11/05/off-leash-dogs-school-fields-san-diego" data-vars-content-id="02cd9d4a-bb08-42c2-bd2b-4cb9c65a1145" data-vars-headline="How San Diego&#x27;s Get It Done app isn&#x27;t getting it done" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/11/05/off-leash-dogs-school-fields-san-diego" target="_self">off-leash dogs</a> to cars parked on the street for too long — through the app, but San Diego had almost 85,000 open cases in its queue as of last week, making filing a complaint feel fruitless to some residents.

San Diego events shift amid Chávez allegations

Some local events are renamed, canceled or under review as new allegations raise concerns.

Some San Diego César Chávez event organizers are scrambling to respond amid <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new abuse allegations" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/17/united-farm-workers-ufw-cesar-chavez-march-allegations" data-vars-content-id="05404e99-7026-4483-90df-57071efd40f8" data-vars-headline="San Diego events shift amid Chávez allegations" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/17/united-farm-workers-ufw-cesar-chavez-march-allegations" target="_self">new abuse allegations</a> against the iconic labor leader, including from labor and civil rights leader <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Dolores Huerta" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/07/25/kamala-harris-dolores-huerta-latino-voters" data-vars-content-id="05404e99-7026-4483-90df-57071efd40f8" data-vars-headline="San Diego events shift amid Chávez allegations" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/07/25/kamala-harris-dolores-huerta-latino-voters" target="_self">Dolores Huerta</a>.The big picture: While some events remain scheduled this month, the abuse allegations threaten to tarnish the legacy of Chávez, one of the most celebrated Latino labor leaders in U.S. history.

San Diego bases boost security after Iran strikes

Additional force protection measures have followed U.S. strikes on Iran, officials say.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="U.S. military operation against Iran" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/world/iran" data-vars-content-id="c5d29639-af92-4532-9a8d-d0a81b5e2b6d" data-vars-headline="San Diego bases boost security after Iran strikes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/world/iran" target="_self">U.S. military operation against Iran</a> has led to increased security at military bases in San Diego, potentially causing traffic and other delays at base entrances.Why it matters: San Diego is a military hub with multiple Navy and Marine bases, and those bases have received additional &quot;force protection measures&quot; after the weekend&#x27;s attacks, according to U.S. Northern Command, which oversees all stateside military units.

San Diego County seeks public input on budget

Residents can rank spending priorities before officials draft the new budget.

Anyone who lives in San Diego County can weigh in on the next <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="county budget" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/05/05/san-diego-county-budget-deficit-2025" data-vars-content-id="1517442c-20c2-4f64-a9c5-843cd9d6be7c" data-vars-headline="San Diego County seeks public input on budget" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/05/05/san-diego-county-budget-deficit-2025" target="_self">county budget</a> through <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a new website" data-vars-click-url="https://engage.sandiegocounty.gov/county-budget-2026-28" data-vars-content-id="1517442c-20c2-4f64-a9c5-843cd9d6be7c" data-vars-headline="San Diego County seeks public input on budget" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://engage.sandiegocounty.gov/county-budget-2026-28" target="_blank">a new website</a>.Why it matters: The county sets spending on resources for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="mental health, homelessness, childcare and some benefits" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/openbudget/en/current-budget.html#budget" data-vars-content-id="1517442c-20c2-4f64-a9c5-843cd9d6be7c" data-vars-headline="San Diego County seeks public input on budget" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/openbudget/en/current-budget.html#budget" target="_blank">mental health, homelessness, childcare and some benefits</a> for vulnerable people, including for residents of the city of San Diego or other local cities.

San Diego nonprofits face rising demand and shrinking budgets

More than 80% of San Diego nonprofits reported reduced funding last year.

Most San Diego nonprofits are struggling to meet a heightened demand for services as critical <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="funding has fallen off" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/02/25/doge-trump-musk-budget-cuts-math" data-vars-content-id="d082c30a-4b19-4185-86f9-cf424cdded3a" data-vars-headline="San Diego nonprofits face rising demand and shrinking budgets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/02/25/doge-trump-musk-budget-cuts-math" target="_self">funding has fallen off</a> and become <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="less stable" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/02/06/trump-executive-order-california-public-health-medical-research-nih" data-vars-content-id="d082c30a-4b19-4185-86f9-cf424cdded3a" data-vars-headline="San Diego nonprofits face rising demand and shrinking budgets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/02/06/trump-executive-order-california-public-health-medical-research-nih" target="_self">less stable</a>, a recent report found.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="financial strain" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/12/02/how-to-donate-san-diego-nonprofits-giving-tuesday-2025" data-vars-content-id="d082c30a-4b19-4185-86f9-cf424cdded3a" data-vars-headline="San Diego nonprofits face rising demand and shrinking budgets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/12/02/how-to-donate-san-diego-nonprofits-giving-tuesday-2025" target="_self">financial strain</a> is forcing local organizations to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="cut staff and services" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/12/federal-actions-san-diego-nonprofits-cut-services-staff" data-vars-content-id="d082c30a-4b19-4185-86f9-cf424cdded3a" data-vars-headline="San Diego nonprofits face rising demand and shrinking budgets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/12/federal-actions-san-diego-nonprofits-cut-services-staff" target="_self">cut staff and services</a> that residents rely on for basic needs like housing and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="food" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/01/12/san-diego-food-bank-expands-services-new-facility" data-vars-content-id="d082c30a-4b19-4185-86f9-cf424cdded3a" data-vars-headline="San Diego nonprofits face rising demand and shrinking budgets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/01/12/san-diego-food-bank-expands-services-new-facility" target="_self">food</a>.

San Diego homelessness progress at risk as state funds stumble

State grants cover 28% of San Diego's homeless budget, but that money might shrink.

Critical state funding to tackle <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Diego&#x27;s homelessness crisis" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/05/13/homelessness-outpacing-shelter-supply-affordable-housing" data-vars-content-id="34bd77e8-357e-464b-b7ac-23ace10d60ec" data-vars-headline="San Diego homelessness progress at risk as state funds stumble" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/05/13/homelessness-outpacing-shelter-supply-affordable-housing" target="_self">San Diego&#x27;s homelessness crisis</a> is up in the air again this year, a development city leaders warn will put progress at risk.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Grant money from the state" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2026/01/16/california-homelessness-funding-san-francisco-los-angeles-san-diego" data-vars-content-id="34bd77e8-357e-464b-b7ac-23ace10d60ec" data-vars-headline="San Diego homelessness progress at risk as state funds stumble" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2026/01/16/california-homelessness-funding-san-francisco-los-angeles-san-diego" target="_self">Grant money from the state</a> made up nearly a third of the city&#x27;s homeless budget last year, according to city officials.

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AA choropleth map of U.S. counties showing estimated population change from July 2024 to 2025. The U.S. overall grew by +0.5%. Kaufman County, Texas, grew the most of any county with a population over 100,000: +5.7%. Pinellas County, Florida shrank the most of any county with a population over 100,000: -1.2%. 

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