VOSD Podcast: Why Can’t San Diegans Have Nice Things?

On the latest VOSD Podcast episode, our hosts get into the possible sale of the Padres, why San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria is making changes to his staff, Scott Lewis takes a math test and a deeper look at how much Proposition 36 is costing the county.

Just before we started recording the podcast, the San Diego Padres announced some big news. In an email to season ticket holders, John Seidler and co. said they are going to explore the sale of the Padres. Just a year after the team said they were going to be a generational asset.

Scoop: Mayor Todd Gloria confirmed that there will be a reorganization of his executive team after two deputy chief operating officers departed. Mariana Martínez Barba gives you a deeper look into the changes.

After California voters passed Proposition 36 last year, San Diego County jails are facing an increase in costs due to the increase in inmates. The county sheriff’s office reported Friday that 511 of the 4,263 people held in San Diego County jails had Proposition 36 charges, making up 12 percent of the population. Lisa Halverstadt wrote more about it here.

Could something like sewage become a valuable commodity to the city of San Diego? MacKenzie Elmer and the crew answer that question much better than I could.

Join us for a live podcast on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 6 p.m. at Soda Bar in City Heights. We will be joined by special guest John David Wicker, athletics director at San Diego State University. Get your tickets here.

Hi, I’m Matt Skraby. I’m Voice of San Diego’s new podcast producer. I’m excited to be a part of the team. Send me a note if you have any feedback at matt.skraby@voiceofsandiego.org.

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