San Diego, CA
Parking fees to increase at some lots along the San Diego Bay waterfront
The Port of San Diego is jumping on the parking fee increase bandwagon.
The agency that operates 34 miles of coastline around San Diego Bay said they will increase parking meter rates at some locations in two rounds, with the first wave kicking off on April 2 and the second on July 1. It’s the first rate increase since 2017, according to the Port.
Rates will jump anywhere from $1 to $2.50 per hour at some locations.
Port officials say the changes will help boost turnover during the busy summer months, will ensure people spend less time looking for parking and will allow more people to enjoy the waterfront.
The following locations will be impacted:
- Spanish Landing Park
- 219 meters increase from $1.00 to $2.00 on April 2 and increase to $2.50 on July 1.
- Embarcadero Marina Parks North and South
- Increases from $1.75 to $2.50 on April 2. No planned increase in July.
- Shelter Island
- 283 parking meters increase from $1.25 to $2.25 on April 2 and increase to $2.50 on July 1.
- More than 1,200 parking spaces will remain free on Shelter Island and at Shoreline Park, the Port said
The Port — a self-funded public agency that maintains bayfront property in Chula Vista, Coronado, Imperial Beach, National City and San Diego — said parking fees will help pay for maintenance costs of 22 public parks, restaurants and shops around the bay and fund their Harbor Police department.
Of the 9,400 parking spaces managed by the ports, about 30%, 2,900, are free, including those at Cesar Chavez Park in San Diego, Chula Vista Bayfront Park, Coronado Ferry Landing Park, Pepper Park in National City, and Shoreline Park on Shelter Island, among others, the agency said.
The Port’s move to increase parking rates follows a similar push by city of San Diego leaders to raise parking fees in order to address some of a $250 million budget shortfall. The rate increase will affect about 4,500 meters in the city of San Diego.
Housing developer National CORE, the San Diego Housing Commission, the county and city of San Diego celebrated the grand opening Tuesday of a 100-unit affordable housing community in San Ysidro.
The Iris, 1663 Dairy Mart Road, is across the street from a trolley stop and the newly renovated Howard Lane Park. It features 42 one-bedroom, 32 two-bedroom, and 25 three-bedroom apartments for low-income families and individuals, along with a manager’s unit.
“I am proud to support The Iris at San Ysidro because it reflects the kind of thoughtful development our region needs,” said San Diego County Supervisor Paloma Aguirre. “It is housing that is affordable, sustainable and connected to parks, transit and community services.”
Residents at The Iris have “extremely low,” to low income making anywhere from 25% to 60% of the Area Median Income. AMI is $130,800 for a family of two, $165,500 for a family of four, according to the county’s figures.
The Iris includes 15 permanent supportive housing units for people who have experienced homelessness and 50 apartments designed to support residents with mobility challenges and five homes for people with hearing loss.
All units at The Iris will be required to remain affordable for 55 years for households with income up to 60% of San Diego’s Area Median Income.
SDHC awarded 25 housing vouchers to The Iris to help pay rent for residents with extremely low income. These vouchers are tied directly to this development, so that when a household moves on, the voucher stays to help another household with extremely low income.
The project was developed by National CORE and featured public/private partnerships, such as a county investment of $5 million from the Innovative Housing Trust Fund and $6.5 million in No Place Like Home funds. County Behavioral Health Services will also provide supportive services to residents for the next 20 years.
The Iris includes a community room with office space, a laundry room and a courtyard play area with outdoor seating.
City News Service contributed to this article.
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade
- SD receive: Lewis Morgan, $525k GAM
- RBNY receive: Up to $1.1m GAM, SuperDraft pick
San Diego FC have acquired midfielder Lewis Morgan from Red Bull New York, the clubs announced Tuesday.
In exchange for the 29-year-old Scottish international, New York will receive up to $1.1 million in General Allocation Money (GAM). The funds include $450k guaranteed GAM in 2026 and up to $650k in conditional GAM.
The Red Bulls retain a portion of Morgan’s 2026 salary budget charge and receive San Diego’s natural third-round pick in the 2027 MLS SuperDraft. Additionally, San Diego will get $525k GAM in 2027 from New York.
Morgan is under contract with San Diego through 2026 with club options for 2027 and 2028.
“Lewis is an attacker who can play across the front three and brings qualities that will add to our group in 2026,” said SDFC sporting director Tyler Heaps.
“He’s proven he can contribute goals and assists in this league, and we look forward to welcoming him to San Diego when we start preseason in the new year.”
Morgan has spent the past six seasons in MLS, starting with Inter Miami CF (2020-21) before getting traded to New York (2022-25).
The former Celtic attacker was named the 2024 MLS Comeback Player of the Year and helped the Red Bulls make MLS Cup presented by Audi that season. He missed most of the 2023 and 2025 campaigns due to injury.
For his MLS career, Morgan has 38g/17a in 140 combined games (all competitions) with Miami and New York.
He’s earned seven caps with Scotland, including at UEFA Euro 2024.
“Lewis has always handled himself with the utmost professionalism, through many tough moments in his career and many fantastic ones,” said RBNY head of sport Julian de Guzman.
“We wish Lewis the best of luck in San Diego.”
San Diego are coming off a historic debut season, where they set expansion club records for points (63) and wins (19). They made the Western Conference Final in the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs.
The Red Bulls are in reset mode after seeing their 15-year playoff streak end. They finished 10th in the Eastern Conference table (43 points).
Jack Alioto
OBITUARY
Jack Alioto, 90, passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones.
Vigil: Dec. 17, 9:30 AM-12 PM, East County Mortuary, 374 Magnolia Ave., El Cajon. Funeral Mass: 9 AM, Our Lady of the Rosary, 1668 State St., Little Italy. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial lunch afterward at Glenwood Springs Clubhouse, Scripps Ranch.
See Eastcountymortuary.com for additional information.
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