San Diego’s $258M Budget Crisis: Library Cuts, La Jolla Secession & Political Payback?
California UndergroundMay 17, 202500:09:42

San Diego’s $258M Budget Crisis: Library Cuts, La Jolla Secession & Political Payback?

San Diego is staring down a $258 million budget deficit — and Mayor Todd Gloria’s first draft to close the gap is not going over well. In this episode, Phil and Camille dive into the controversial cuts, including reduced library hours and slashed arts programs, and question whether they’re punishment for the failed Measure E sales tax hike.

PLUS: La Jolla, one of the city’s wealthiest neighborhoods, is trying to break away from San Diego. Could losing that tax base make things even worse?

👀 WATCH as we break it all down — from lawsuits to secession petitions — and unpack what’s really going on behind these budget decisions.

📌 Topics Covered:
0:00 - Mayor Gloria’s proposed budget
1:00 - Public backlash to service cuts
5:00 - What’s going on in La Jolla?
7:00 - Are these cuts political payback for Measure E?

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