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San Diego Union-Tribune Opinion An open, honest exchange of opinions, ideas and insights about San Diego and the world. The Editorial/Opinion Staff:
Matthew T.

Hall, Editorial/Opinion director
Chris Reed, Editorial writer
Laura Castaneda, Deputy opinion editor
Tania Navarro, Community opinion editor
Steve Breen, Editorial cartoonist
Andrew Kleske, Letters editor
Kristy Totten, Opinion editor and producer
Bella Ross, Community engagement specialist

Readers react: One raid, three Americas, and a simmering debate over dignity, labor and fear.
03/06/2025

Readers react: One raid, three Americas, and a simmering debate over dignity, labor and fear.

Re “ICE agents conduct raid at Buona Forchetta, popular South Park restaurant” (May 30): I’m puzzled by the negative public reaction to the ICE raid and arrests at the Buona Forch…

Privatized waste collection looms, while streets suffer from heavy trucks. Where’s the efficiency in this plan?
03/06/2025

Privatized waste collection looms, while streets suffer from heavy trucks. Where’s the efficiency in this plan?

The monthly trash fee was never going to be $23. Full cost recovery means including support costs like accounting and personnel. The city will pay the market rate for landfill disposal, instead of …

Mexico’s innovative consular Health Windows provide vital preventive care, health education, and support to over 1.5 mil...
02/06/2025

Mexico’s innovative consular Health Windows provide vital preventive care, health education, and support to over 1.5 million migrants yearly in the U.S.

In the current international stage, where migration into the U.S. is increasingly intense and diverse, guaranteeing access to fundamental rights such as health care represents an essential challeng…

Readers react: San Diego needs to ditch the strong mayor system. A professional city manager can deliver a responsive, b...
02/06/2025

Readers react: San Diego needs to ditch the strong mayor system. A professional city manager can deliver a responsive, balanced budget.

I have lived through both a city manager form of government and a strong mayor in San Diego. While both have their pros and cons, recent history has shown it is time to eliminate the strong mayor c…

The tragic Tierrasanta crash demands respect, not bias. Careless “amateur pilot” remarks ignore facts, the pilot was hig...
01/06/2025

The tragic Tierrasanta crash demands respect, not bias. Careless “amateur pilot” remarks ignore facts, the pilot was highly certified.

Re “Fatal crash raises questions about proximity of airports to homes and businesses” (May 25): As San Diego residents we are entitled to careful, thoughtful comments about our communit…

In a world drowning in info and self-proclaimed experts, true expertise means wisdom, years of practice, humility and li...
01/06/2025

In a world drowning in info and self-proclaimed experts, true expertise means wisdom, years of practice, humility and lived experience.

In recent years, the authority of medical experts has crumbled under the combined weight of disillusionment and the flood of information now available at our fingertips. The COVID-19 pandemic turne…

Readers react: San Diego’s budget woes demand smart fixes.
01/06/2025

Readers react: San Diego’s budget woes demand smart fixes.

Re “Just how bad are San Diego’s budget problems? City may dip into reserves for first time in years” (May 15): A simple way to generate more revenue for city is to bring back the camer…

From the Editorial Board: California’s deep poverty crisis isn’t caused by greedy corporations, it’s fueled by the high ...
31/05/2025

From the Editorial Board: California’s deep poverty crisis isn’t caused by greedy corporations, it’s fueled by the high cost of housing and policy failure. Until voters hold leaders accountable, scapegoating will keep replacing solutions.

The fact that life in California is downright inhospitable for many millions of its residents is a huge problem for the Democratic elected leaders who dominate local and state governance. How can t…

Readers react: Instead of denying choice, let’s fix systemic health care inequities so all have access to dignity in dyi...
31/05/2025

Readers react: Instead of denying choice, let’s fix systemic health care inequities so all have access to dignity in dying.

Re “A right to die: Irresponsible policy lacks much needed oversight” (May 18): California League of United Latin American Citizens director Jacob Sandoval’s opposition to the bill making the End o…

Prostate cancer kills thousands yearly. Men must know the facts: screening saves lives.
31/05/2025

Prostate cancer kills thousands yearly. Men must know the facts: screening saves lives.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer affecting American men other than skin cancer and the second leading cause of male cancer deaths. The American Cancer Society estimates that about 313,780 …

San Diego’s budget crisis is no surprise, city leaders treat the budget like a wish list while citizens tighten belts.
31/05/2025

San Diego’s budget crisis is no surprise, city leaders treat the budget like a wish list while citizens tighten belts.

Re “Just how bad are San Diego’s budget problems? City may dip into reserves for first time in years” (May 15): Someone needs to inform the San Diego City Council and mayor that a budge…

Readers react: Proposed Medicaid cuts and work requirements threaten lifesaving care for patients.
31/05/2025

Readers react: Proposed Medicaid cuts and work requirements threaten lifesaving care for patients.

Re “House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts that Democrats warn will leave millions without care” (May 12): I am board chair of the San Diego Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. M…

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