In the Media June 11, 2025

San Diego City Council restores rec center and some library hours in budget

By City News Service Contributors: Jacob Aere / General Assignment Reporter, Charlotte Radulovich / Video Journalist for KPBS

The San Diego City Council voted 7 – 2 Tuesday to approve a $6 billion budget for the 2025 – 26 fiscal year, which will cut library hours on Sundays and not fill certain executive positions, but restores recreation center hours, Monday library hours at select branches and lake access.

However, how it funds those previously cut items might get messy. The restoration of those items and others, such as homelessness services and beach fire rings, depends on new revenue streams which may not be feasible.”