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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: A recent ruling limits transparency in jail death cases, withholding crucial details from families and th...
29/04/2025

Readers react: A recent ruling limits transparency in jail death cases, withholding crucial details from families and the public. Evasive tactics must end!

Re “Ruling in jail death case invites misconduct by law enforcement officers” (April 18): Apparently, the powers that be who are in charge of releasing information to the public regardi…

San Diego homeowners: Don't miss this chance to protest higher bills — participate in direct democracy or pay the cost o...
28/04/2025

San Diego homeowners: Don't miss this chance to protest higher bills — participate in direct democracy or pay the cost of inaction.

San Diego homeowners get to contest proposed additions to property tax bills. The increases would pay for additions for trash collection that didn’t exist when voters narrowly approved Measure B in…

The story of the polio vaccine and Jonas Salk’s selflessness serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of vaccines...
28/04/2025

The story of the polio vaccine and Jonas Salk’s selflessness serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of vaccines in protecting us from life-altering diseases.

Re “70 years ago, the polio vaccine changed the world” (April 16): I loved the piece in Wednesday’s Union-Tribune about the polio vaccine, and about Jonas Salk’s selflessnes…

Readers react: With the Big Bay Boom fireworks polluting air, water, and soil, it’s time for change.
27/04/2025

Readers react: With the Big Bay Boom fireworks polluting air, water, and soil, it’s time for change.

Re “Port scrambles to stage Big Bay Boom on July 4th, but ‘this may all go away,’ one commissioner warns” (April 16): It’s time for change! The Big Bay Boom fireworks create a tox…

Amid concerns over UCSD funding cuts, some argue with a $1.56 billion endowment, the school’s administrators should navi...
27/04/2025

Amid concerns over UCSD funding cuts, some argue with a $1.56 billion endowment, the school’s administrators should navigate the challenges.

Re “Across San Diego, students, parents and educators raise alarm over funding cuts to schools, research” (April 8): Not sure what all the fuss is about regarding the UCSD funding cuts …

From the Editorial Board: As religion faces decline in a digital age, Pope Francis' legacy reminds us of compassion, hum...
26/04/2025

From the Editorial Board: As religion faces decline in a digital age, Pope Francis' legacy reminds us of compassion, humility and unity. His impact transcended faith, offering a healing force in a fractured world.

As the distractions of a wired world change how people — young and old alike — lead their lives, organized religion is among the many institutions to face declining participation. With its emphasis…

UC San Diego's visa cancellations threaten to strip the U.S. of talented international students.
26/04/2025

UC San Diego's visa cancellations threaten to strip the U.S. of talented international students.

Re “Dozens more UC San Diego student visas canceled” (April 16): These are bright, talented students coming to our universities. They are sharing their findings and knowledge with all o…

Readers react: Instead of more funds, local governments should focus on core services and fiscal responsibility.
26/04/2025

Readers react: Instead of more funds, local governments should focus on core services and fiscal responsibility.

Re “In defiant speech, Lawson-Remer calls for bigger county spending, unity against federal cuts” (April 16): Terra Lawson-Remer suggested the expected. Tax the people more. Democrat 10…

San Diego Union-Tribune Opinion Community Opinion Editor Tania Navarro writes about the new financial burdens border com...
25/04/2025

San Diego Union-Tribune Opinion Community Opinion Editor Tania Navarro writes about the new financial burdens border communities might face. These sweeping rules risk harming everyday people, not stopping crime, she writes.

You don’t need to be a financial expert to predict the consequences of this. The math is easy. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) recently iss…

San Diego’s innovation economy runs on talent, tech, and global ties — not tariffs.
25/04/2025

San Diego’s innovation economy runs on talent, tech, and global ties — not tariffs.

We urge federal policymakers to include innovation leaders—especially from high-tech hubs like San Diego—in these conversations.

A seminarian’s journey with Pope Francis began with surprise and awe in 2013. From unknown name to beloved shepherd, his...
25/04/2025

A seminarian’s journey with Pope Francis began with surprise and awe in 2013. From unknown name to beloved shepherd, his legacy now shines brighter —like light after sunset.

It was a few days before Holy Week in 2013 when my journey with Pope Francis began. I wasn’t a priest yet. I was a seminarian studying in Oregon to become a priest. That seminary school had a gym w…

From the Editorial Board: As Californians grow weary of rising costs, San Diego leaders face a choice: fix real problems...
25/04/2025

From the Editorial Board: As Californians grow weary of rising costs, San Diego leaders face a choice: fix real problems or push costly illusions.

At a time when polls show sky-high levels of disillusionment about quality of life in California, local and state elected officials have a choice. They can acknowledge that the governments they run…

San Diego's financial woes seem questionable when a top lawyer continues collecting nearly $300,000 during a 4-month glo...
25/04/2025

San Diego's financial woes seem questionable when a top lawyer continues collecting nearly $300,000 during a 4-month global cruise.

Re “Bon voyage: Top San Diego lawyer collecting full pay during 4-month global cruise” (April 13): This is insane! No funds for garbage pick-up, reduced funds for the homeless — yet the…

Readers react: Californians overwhelmingly support humane treatment of animals and deserve to keep these standards.
25/04/2025

Readers react: Californians overwhelmingly support humane treatment of animals and deserve to keep these standards.

Re “Don’t blame high egg prices on state law protecting chickens” (April 15): I appreciate the farmer who spoke out to clarify the real reason behind rising egg prices and expressed sup…

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