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Here’s what we have for you today:
- The numbers keep coming in – see the latest on the California governor’s race and key San Diego contests.
- A major old-time film star has a link to Encinitas, but who?
- It’s National Donut Day! You can grab a free dozen at Donut Touch on Dove Canyon Road and Sunny Donuts in National City from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. today.
Jennifer Vigil
News editor
Top story
Appellate court strikes down 3,008-home Fanita Ranch development in Santee
The arguments over housing never end in San Diego County. It costs too much. There’s not enough of it. Should we build up or allow sprawl? Will a project hurt the environment? Will it disturb residents who are already there?
Fanita Ranch checked most of those boxes, argument-wise. But the curtain appears to have fallen on the massive Santee project after a court on Thursday denied an appeal by the developer behind it.
The plan, for thousands of homes, dates back several years, and the city was on board. Many Santee residents, though, were unhappy, and fought back – environmentalists too. After various maneuvers on both sides, the city approved the plan, leading to the lawsuit.
The appellate court was firm in its ruling, rejecting most of the developer’s arguments in the case. The legal battle could continue, but that would require another appeal, this time to the state Supreme Court. Our Dorian Hargrove has more on the legal fate of the 2,638-acre Fanita Ranch proposal.
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Stories you should know about
🐬 SeaWorld one of new homes in Canada’s plan to move whales, dolphins from closed-down park: This could save the 30 beluga whales and four dolphins from mass euthanasia if the plan goes through.
🚧 Many residents don’t like bike lanes, but they’re not costly. OT, though, stands out in San Diego’s transportation spending: The city’s independent budget analyst has noted a sharp rise in overtime as city workers address a backlog of streets that need repaving.
🗳️ Democratic committee boosts Von Wilpert as she shifts focus to Desmond in 48th District race: The House candidate retools her slogan – and picks up key national support.
🏳️🌈 San Diego Weekend Guide, On the road to Pride: Oceanside’s First Friday Art Walk, Queer Mvmnt Fest, EXPO Design Market and Sabor del Barrio are all things to do.
⚽️ SDFC’s Godoy, dos Santos aim for Cinderella runs for national teams in 2026 World Cup: San Diego FC will be well represented in what’s expected to be the most viewed sporting event in history.
📝 Opinion: How our unjust immigration laws destroyed a family’s life in San Diego
What else we’re reading
🕯️ San Diego Muslim community leaders say mayor ignored them prior to fatal mosque attack. (Daylight San Diego)
🏁 Excited for NASCAR in Cororado? Details are starting to trickle out about the June 19-21 races. (Union-Tribune)
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Locals Only…
🍜 We asked you: Where’s the best ramen in San Diego? Here’s what San Diegans had to say:
🍜 The Yasai on Convoy St. from Diane Y.
💮 Ramen Nagi at UTC Mall. from Peter H.
☀️ Sunshine Kitchen on Mission Ave. from Marisa D.
🍵 Harumama on Columbia St. from Ronette Y.