How much money is the city leaving on the table by keeping beach parking free?

How much money is the city leaving on the table by keeping beach parking free?

September 4, 2026 · 11 min

About this episode

The episode explores the financial implications of free beach parking in San Diego and features discussions on local community events and art funding issues.

First, we looked into how much money the City of San Diego could be leaving on the table by keeping parking free at beaches. Next, members of San Diego’s Black Panther Party gathered to celebrate the life of one of their founding members. Then, former staff at a local art institution tell us there’s more to the story than funding cuts.

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Organizations: City of San Diego, San Diego’s Black Panther Party, local art institution

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