About this episode

The episode discusses the opening of a new affordable housing complex in Downtown San Diego and covers various local news topics including ICE arrests and the San Diego International Fringe Festival.

First, a new 88-unit affordable housing community just landed in Downtown. Then, new information on ICE arrests was just released from members of San Diego’s congressional delegation. Also, we’ll tell you about some recent complications at the Escondido Public Library. And our feature story highlights the San Diego International Fringe Festival returning for its 14th year. Last but not least, some weekend event ideas for you and yours happening across the county.

Topics covered

• affordable housing
• ICE arrests
• Escondido Public Library
• San Diego International Fringe Festival
• weekend events

Keywords

• affordable housing
• Downtown San Diego
• ICE arrests
• Escondido Public Library
• San Diego International Fringe Festival
• weekend events

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: San Diego International Fringe Festival, Escondido Public Library, ICE

Places: Downtown San Diego, San Diego, Escondido

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