Bobcats Terrorize Zoo Safari Park

RVs are all over Mission Bay. Why the city now feels OK about cracking down on them.  Mack is Back! Mackenzie Elmer our environment reporter is dropping in to discuss bobcats that have been terrorizing the Wild Animal Park. And why the big news about a big Mexico/USA deal on the border sewage crisis is deja vu.  Finally hospitals used to panic that SB 43 would flood them with patients with drug and menthal health challenge who were being committed against their will. But so far that has’n’t happened. We’ll explain why.   SHOW NOTES   SEGMENT 1 - Promos Meet our South County reporter, Jim Hinch, on August 13 at the Civic Center Branch Library in Chula Vista for a discussion about his latest investigations and how they impact residents in South County. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.   RSVP at vosd.org/event to reserve your spot.   The City of Chula Vista Public Library does not advocate nor endorse the views or positions expressed by the users of its facilities.   Buy Your Tickets for Politifest 2025   Politifest is back on Oct. 4, and this won’t be our usual public affairs summit.  This year, we’re bringing together community leaders to go head-to-head in our first ever Solutions Showdown. Hear their ideas and cast your vote on which proposals you think could solve the biggest issues facing San Diego. Save on tickets with early bird pricing at vosd.org/politifest SEGMENT 2 - Pricey Petco Parking on City Streets   Union-Tribune $10-an-hour parking comes to Petco Park next month This week, city crews are installing around 400 signs on curbs downtown to let drivers know about the new parking-meter rates taking effect Sept. 1   Instagram Richard Bailey on the parking fee increase around the ballpark SEGMENT 3 - Border Sewage and Bobcats with Mackenzie   VOSD South County Report: EPA Visits Tijuana River   VOSD Environment Report: That Time Bobcats Dined on San Diego Zoo Animals   A USDA report shows bobcats broke into zoo facilities three times and made birds and antelope their dinner. SEGMENT 4 - Mission Bay Parking VOSDNew Safe Parking Site Frees City to Push Campers Out of Mission BayLegal hurdles had forced police to stop ticketing RVs in Mission Bay. But now police are beginning to crack down again.   SEGMENT 5 - SB43  Forced Treatment Hasn’t Flooded Hospital Emergency Rooms – Yet County supervisors postponed implementation of a conservatorship state law in response to fears that hospitals could be inundated with new patients. Scott Lewis, CEO and editor in chief at Voice of San Diego. Andrea Lopez-Villafaña, managing editor Bella Ross, social media producer Jakob McWhinney, education reporter and theme music composer. Xavier Vasquez, podcast producer Journalism is integral to a healthy democracy: Support independent, investigative journalism in San Diego County. Become a Member: Voice Member BenefitsJoin today and receive insider access.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.