Voice of San Diego0 followersVerified Stay connected and personalize your Newswire experience.
VOSD Podcast: Midway Rising Week with Chris Ward
- Publisher
- Voice of San Diego
- Topic
- Podcasts
- Location
- San Diego, CA, US
- Published
- Oct 17, 2026 · 1:21 AM
Las Vegas Newswire preserves the publisher's attribution and original-source link while adding publisher, topic and related-coverage navigation for readers.
On this week’s episode of the VOSD Podcast, we were joined by state Assemblymember Chris Ward to discuss a host of issues we are facing today.
Also, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria announced this week that he is hiring a chief operating officer. His choice is Bethany Bezak, the city’s chief of analytics and performance. The decision reverses months of insistence that he would run city operations himself.
A Conversation with Chris Ward
Midway Rising, the proposed redevelopment of 50 acres of city land at the sports arena site, seems to be one step closer to reality.
Assemblymember Ward explained why he supported state legislation shielding the project’s environmental review from lawsuits, which he said could otherwise delay it by years.
The episode also covered a story that broke the morning of the recording. Public records show a development firm floated a 400-megawatt data center on the Navy’s NAVWAR property near Midway. It would be the largest in California.
Ward also discussed his surveillance pricing bill, which he plans to reintroduce in December, and a renewed push for the City Council to cancel the city’s Flock license plate reader contract amid privacy concerns. Ward also outlined the challenge of regulating artificial intelligence at the state level, and he highlighted a new journalism tax credit he helped pass.
Watch and Listen Below
The post VOSD Podcast: Midway Rising Week with Chris Ward appeared first on Voice of San Diego.
Article at a Glance
- Publisher
- Voice of San Diego
- Author
- Matt Skraby
- Primary topic
- Podcasts
- Coverage
- San Diego, CA, US
- Published
- Oct 17, 2026 · 1:21 AM
About the Publisher
Investigative journalism for a better San Diego
Coverage
This report is associated with San Diego, CA, US based on the location metadata supplied with the story or publisher profile.
Topics & Keywords
Primary topic: Podcasts
Related topics: Podcasts, San Diego, CA, Local News
Frequently Asked Questions
Who published this report?
This report was published by Voice of San Diego and credits Matt Skraby as the author.
What is the primary topic?
The story is categorized as Podcasts in the Newswire metadata.
What area does this story cover?
The available Newswire metadata associates this report with San Diego, CA, US.
What do you think about this story?
Share your perspective and join the conversation with other readers.
Discussion is hosted by Las Vegas Newswire. Publisher attribution and the originating report remain unchanged.
About Las Vegas News Publisher Network
Las Vegas News Publisher Network is the publisher-distribution network operated by Las Vegas News. It organizes reporting from participating publishers while preserving publisher attribution and links to the original source.
Should California Change How It Does Recall Elections?
A primer on the recall ballot measure and another, separate proposal to change the state’s campaign finance laws. The post Should California Change How It Does Recall Elections?…
Voice of San Diego0 followersVerified Stay connected and personalize your Newswire experience.
Loading recommendations…