As the primary election approaches, San Diego residents are inundated with campaign mailers urging them to pay attention to the details. For those still undecided, a voter hub has been set up by KPBS to assist with the decision-making process.

Recent polling indicates a growing dissatisfaction among San Diegans, with many feeling the city is on the wrong track. The primary concerns highlighted are the rising cost of housing, the city budget, and homelessness. These issues are expected to be pivotal in the upcoming election.

In legislative news, a significant bill, SB 958, which would allow the construction of the Midway Rising project—a 165-foot-tall sports arena and housing complex—has advanced in the California Senate. This bill aims to bypass existing zoning laws, a move that has sparked local controversy due to its potential impact on San Diego’s coastal building height limits.

Additionally, another bill aimed at facilitating the treatment of individuals with severe mental illness has progressed, though it faces division among Democrats.

On the financial front, San Diego’s research community has seen a decline in grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a trend that began during the Trump administration. This reduction in funding could have long-term effects on the region’s biomedical research sector, which is a key component of the local economy.

Original reporting: Voice of San Diego — read the source article.