San Diego Daily Local Headlines: Budget survey, SDG&E profits, February heat

Top local headlines

1) City budget choices: residents asked to weigh in.
San Diego launched a new online survey tied to the city’s 2026–27 budget, inviting residents to rank services and priorities as officials brace for another round of tough tradeoffs. City leaders say the next budget will require sharper decisions, with the draft budget due in mid-April and the new fiscal year starting July 1.

2) SDG&E earnings take a hit after a regulatory ruling.
A new update says San Diego Gas & Electric’s profits fell by more than a third last year, with the change linked to a recent regulatory decision. For ratepayers, the immediate takeaway is less about quarterly numbers and more about how state oversight and allowed returns can shape long-term utility investments and costs.

3) February heat spikes, with record-level readings inland.
Forecasters say Friday is the peak of a late-winter warm spell, with above-normal temperatures lingering through the weekend. Inland communities are expected to run hottest, and gusty winds could pick up in the mountains and deserts. Cooler weather is projected to arrive early next week as a Pacific system approaches.

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4) Festivals and live events fill the Feb. 27–March 1 calendar.
If you’re staying close to home, San Diego County’s weekend slate includes birding events across the region, plus a packed lineup of concerts and arts picks. If you’re planning outdoor time, the heat makes earlier starts and extra water a smart move.

Sources

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/city-san-diego-launches-digital-051002582.html
https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/san-diego-news-now/regulatory-decision-sees-sdg-e-profits-decline-by-a-third
https://www.10news.com/weather/san-diegos-weather-forecast-for-february-27-2026-all-time-hottest-february-temperatures
https://timesofsandiego.com/things-to-do/2026/02/26/san-diego-weekend-guide-feb-27-march-1-wienermobile-warblers/

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