Function over Flash

Every time I hear about another “modernization project” in my school district, I can’t help but feel more frustrated. The San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD) passed a $449 million dollar bond in 2012 for campus upgrades. That looks like progress at a glance, but when you look closer, the priorities seem upside down….

Built, But Cut Off: Why Carmel Valley Needs Transit

Most people think of San Diego as car-centric. But in some neighborhoods, it’s not just car-first — it’s car-only. There’s no bus. No shuttle. No transit center. If you can’t drive, you simply can’t get around. I’m a student who lives in Pacific Highlands Ranch, which is the eastern part of Carmel Valley. I can…