Josephine M. Burgess, Author at The Sandiego Digest

Opinion: It’s Not Too Late to Slow Climate Change if We Recycle Organic Waste

Organic waste recycling in California. Image from state video It’s easy to be discouraged by dire government reports showing how...

Opinion: Gas Tax Rebate Would Slow Transition to Zero-Emission Vehicles

Electric vehicles being charged. Photo courtesy SDG&E Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a gas rebate proposal last month to tackle California’s high gas...

Opinion: Biden Administration Copying California Law to Stifle Charter Schools

Students arriving at the Preuss School, a charter on the UC San Diego Campus that is consistently one of the best high schools...

Opinion: Comprehensive Immigration Reform by Congress Is Long Overdue

Asylum-seeking migrants are detained by a Border Patrol agent after crossing the Rio Bravo near El Paso, Texas. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez ...

Opinion: Mayor Gloria, Bike Extremists Blind to Disabled Drivers, Elder Needs

Local leaders on hand for the opening of the Rose Creek Bikeway. Photo via @Cblakespear Twitter Times of San Diego...

Opinion: Getting Real About San Diego’s Cost of Living Will Help End Senior Homelessness

An unsheltered woman sleeps on concrete wall overlooking Ocean Beach Pier and New Year’s Day visitors taking selfies at sunset. Photo by Chris...

Opinion: Our Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity to Revitalize Chula Vista

Downtown Chula Vista. Photo by Chris Stone A new day is dawning in Chula Vista. Our current mayor is retiring...

Opinion: California Must Prioritize People Over Parking in Building New Housing

New apartments in downtown San Diego. Photo by Chris Stone The failure to build homes to accommodate our population in...

Opinion: A Community Garden Plants Seeds for Special Needs Students to Shine

A view of the San Carlos Community Garden. Photo courtesy on the gardn I’ve worked as an occupational therapist at...

Opinion: Ending Sale of Addictive Flavored Tobacco Here Within Reach

A teen secretly smoking an e-cigarette. Photo via Pixabay An end to the sale of flavored tobacco in the city...

Fair, Warm Weather Forecast for San Diego County

A surfer watches waves at La Jolla Shores beach. Photo by Chris Stone Fair and warm weather was forecast across...

San Diego Moms: Mother’s Day Restaurant Guide

Courtesy of Enclave OK, moms, let’s face it: When it comes to holidays, you’re taking the lead even on Mother’s...

High Wind Advisory Issued for San Diego County Mountains and Deserts

Santa Ana Winds sway palm trees. Courtesy Southern California Edison A wind advisory is in effect in parts of San...

Costs, Lack of Spots Burden Families Seeking Child Care in San Diego

A child care worker in California; two new reports find that finding affordable child care is an increasing difficulty for families. Photo courtesy...

The ‘Productive Struggle’ Paradox: Building AI That Teaches, Not Just Answers

How Local Businesses Can Grow with SEO and AI-Powered Content Marketing

Occams Advisory Earns 9th Inc. 5000 Honor, Soars to No. 798 in 2025

Josephine M. Burgess