San Diego Tackles Central Library Crisis | San Diego News

San Diego’s Central Library is under siege — not from books, but from drug activity, violence, and encampments. Police and local businesses are launching a four-week crackdown, clearing encampments early morning and scrubbing sidewalks to tackle unsanitary conditions. Inside, librarians are cracking down harder too, issuing 70% more suspensions in 2025 under new safety guidelines — but budget cuts have slashed security, leading to a slight dip in suspensions this year. Still, officials vow to keep the library safe and welcoming for all. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e70e756206a7641f