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History of National City’s Elizur Steele House.

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History of National City’s Elizur Steele House.

A few weeks ago, during another walk through National City’s historic Heritage Square, I noticed a plaque in front of the Elizur Steele House. Years ago I blogged about the house, which according to information I’d found was then commonly called the Steele-Blossom House. My blog post concerning the handsome old Victorian house and other nearby structures can be found by clicking here. I don’t know when this plaque appeared, but it contains addit…Read Article

Development deal sparks lawsuit and council turmoil in National City

A controversial development project proposed for southeast National City never broke ground but left a lasting mark on the city, sparking a public records lawsuit and accusations of financial favors among city leaders. The project, proposed in April 2024, planned to occupy five vacant lots on the corner of Sweetwater Road and Orange Street, and include a 12-pump gas station, car wash, 24-hour convenience store, drive-through restaurant and five…National City · National City Read Article

Tijuana’s Tacos El Franc to make U.S. debut at Westfield Plaza Bonita

Tacos El Franc, one of Tijuana’s most iconic and acclaimed taquerias, is opening its first U.S. location at Westfield Plaza Bonita in May, marking a monumental milestone for the Baja-born brand as it brings its signature flavor and tradition north of the border. Originally founded as a street cart by Javier Valadez in 1974, Tacos El Franc opened its location in Tijuana in 1996. Since then, Tacos El Franc has become a cultural landmark, earning a…National City · National City See the Story

Austal Anticipates USS Pierre’s Arrival - San Diego Business Journal

NATIONAL CITY – The U.S. Navy awarded Austal USA a $10.7 million deal to provide advance planning, material procurement and accomplishment of work for availabilities in support of the future USS Pierre, a Littoral Combat Ship or LCS. Work will be performed in National City and is expected to be completed by December 2026. The […]National City · National City Read Article

Developer proposing zero-emission, truck-charging hub in National City to host community meeting

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A developer of electric vehicle charging infrastructure who is proposing a zero-emissions truck stop in west National City hopes to address public concerns about safety, particularly the risk of fires, at an upcoming meeting. Skychargers, LLC (Skycharger) has scheduled a community meeting on Thursday from 6-7:30 p.m. at the National City Aquatic Center in Pepper Park. Attendees will have the opportunity to receive project updates and a safety br…National City · National City See the Story

National City appears poised to replace its city manager

Coverage: 2 sources

National City officials will meet Friday in a special, closed session to discuss City Manager Ben Martinez’s employment and consider appointing an interim city manager, according to an agenda the municipality released Thursday. The personnel change would come as the City Council confronts a multimillion-dollar budget deficit, multiple lawsuits and major negotiations with the Port of San Diego over public safety services the municipality provides…Bureaucracy · National City See the Story

San Diego County's first-ever cannabis café opens in National City

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

NATIONAL CITY, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — A brand-new cannabis lounge in National City that has been years in the making officially opened Thursday, becoming the first of its kind in San Diego County. The grand opening of Sessions by the Bay comes just over six months after the state of California opened up the door to establishments that offer a smoke-and-eat, "Amsterdam-style" cannabis café experience. Featuring three levels creative space for live…National City · National City Read Article

Sweetwater Devils making boys volleyball opponents see Red

At 22-7 entering the week with an undefeated 4-0 South Bay League record, this season’s Sweetwater High School boys volleyball team has to be one of the best on record at the National City school. “We have 10 seniors, and the core of this team has been together for three years,” SuHi coach Erik Hernandez said. “We have a lot of experience. League is important, but the expectation is to get to CIF and win it.” Those just might words to live by th…Volleyball · National City Read Article

Trial ordered for man accused of killing two Venezuelan migrants

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A man who allegedly shot and killed two men in Barrio Logan last year and then fled the scene in one of the victims' cars was ordered to stand trial Tuesday on murder charges. Guillermo David Gonzalez, 24, of National City, is charged with the September 14 murders of Junior Alastre, 23, and Osnaider Silveira, 28. Both men had recently immigrated to the United States from Venezuela, according to police. The victims were shot multiple times that n…Immigration · National City Read Article