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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

4)Finally: last night I went to Midway Drive to document how unprepared the city is for higher tides that are already flooding the streets There were no advisories to the residents of this area I posted videos & a live stream on X for those who wish to see more details x.com/lorisaldanas...

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I follow government money (what's left of it) (@LoriSaldanaSD) on X

Part 1: Groundwater flooding on #Midway Drive near Barnett St. next to ⁦@MCRD_SD⁩ The rising water makes walking, driving & parking hazardous for people who live, work, and visit in the neighborh...

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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

3) This means higher construction costs, risks to public safety, and a more rapid deterioration of building foundations, streets, and underground infrastructure for San Diego and the Midway Sinking project All this will be accelerated by higher sea level near the proposed development area

The current sports Arena is at a very low elevation and at risk of groundwater flooding as sea levels rise

US representative Scott Peters commented at a recent community meeting that he is concerned about the airport and sea level rise damage to surrounding streets and other structures

Please remind him that The airport is actually at a higher elevation than the sports arena.

Todd Gloria and the San Diego office of Emergency services prepared this map, advising people to prepare for El Niño storm events by buying flood insurance and clearing drainage around their homes.

This FEMA map shows that the Midway area is considered at high risk for flooding.

Why would the city want to build more housing in sn area that is increasingly being subjected to flooding due to sea level arise?

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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

2) El Niño is creating higher sea levels along the Pacific coast. Areas that are usually dry are now flooding and creating infrastructure problems due to rising groundwater near the coast.

The September high tides were predicted to be below 7 feet which normally does not cause flooding on Midway Dr. However, the El Niño warming event means higher sea level and flooding in the streets around the area where Todd Gloria wants to build thousands of new homes

King tides are causing flooding in mission beach, across the river channel from ths Midway area

Sea surface temperatures are increasing in response to climate change and El Niño. Warmer Waters mean higher sea level at a much faster pace than previously predicted.

As sea level rises, ground water is pushed in lend and upward, disrupting, buried infrastructure, including building, foundations, water and waste, water, plumbing, electrical and gas, lines, and communication networks

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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

1) For residents of San Diego: you may be hearing about Mayor Todd Gloria’s passion project: building 1000s of new homes at the Sports Arena site Unfortunately, developers refuse to investigate rising sea levels & groundwater flooding in this former saltmarsh. See: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-rn...

Parked cars surrounded by rising groundwater on Midway Drive during high tide on Sept 9 2026

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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

To fellow lovers of trail cams, showing animals living their best wild lives with minimal human interference: You might enjoy viewing this video stream from @Scripps_Ocean pier. PS- water temps are at record highs 😬 thanks to #ElNiño coollab.ucsd.edu/pierviz/?utm...

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

It’s that time of year again. Teachers, THANK YOU for what you do. If you need help stocking your room this year, please drop a link to your Classroom Wishlists in the comments! I’ll get as much as I can, and there are always some great members of the community who chip in too!

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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Seawater at the southern end of Mission Beach in San Diego -now routinely flooding during high tide. These images were taken during a 7.6 high tide on July 13 2026 This is the 2nd month seawater has filled the alleyway, alongside the the navigation channel leading from the ocean into Mission Bay.

Image of water at the southern end of Mission Beach in San Diego which is now routinely flooding during high tide. These images were taken during the 7.6 high tide on July 13.

This is the 2nd month that water has filled the alleyway, alongside the wall above the navigation channel leading from the ocean into Mission Bay.

Standing water was several inches deep as the tide entered the alley thru the storm drains.

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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Today’s creative exercise: Fish Friday

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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

I’ve taken up drawing and painting this summer, to relax/exercise different brain cells. I use a variety of medium -paints, pens, pencils, and digital formats - depending on time/location. Here’s my latest sketch, using a phone app - inspired by photographs of a fennel plant in my garden

Sketch of ladybug surrounded by green leaves

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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

“#Climate scientist Daniel Swain said the very warm Pacific seas are expected to drive sea levels 6” to 2’ higher near California. “…winter does look like…there’s an increased likelihood of historically unusual to unprecedented rain and storm events” wapo.st/4p4sGb7

Heat map Image of Pacific Ocean. “The Pacific Ocean is running a fever. Major climate impacts are possible”

Winds from storms this fall and winter will elevate the sea even more, potentially resulting in dangerous rises of 2 to 3 feet or more near the California coast. “This is the time for local governments, for county governments and for the state government to start to prepare for a significant likelihood of much higher than average sea levels, more disruptive coastal flooding and potentially record-breaking coastal water levels during winter storm events and king tide events,” Swain said. “This coming winter, right now, does look like one where there’s an increased likelihood of historically unusual to unprecedented rain and storm events,” Swain said.

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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

If this is already happening during high tide during calm nights in South #MissionBeach in #SanDiego- ❌Surface damage is visible ❌ Underground infrastructure is flooding What happens when #elniño storms arrive later this year? #ClimateChange #ClimateResiliency #Sealevel rise

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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Attention San Diego Democrats! Join us Sunday, June 28, at 3:30 PM for a meeting of the Point Loma/Ocean Beach Democratic Club at the Assembly building, 3035 Talbot Street. Light refreshments at 3:30, meeting begins at 4 PM See meeting agenda and details here: open.substack.com/pub/pointlom...

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June meeting: Primary Election review, Civil Discourse, and Summer Party planning

Next meeting: Sunday June 28, 2026 at the Point Loma Assembly 3:30 pm refreshments, followed by the meeting beginning at 4 pm

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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

2/"The speech was met with outrage from numerous quarters. Lindbergh was denounced as an anti-Semite. … Civic and corporate organizations cut all ties and affiliations with him. His name was even removed from the water tower in his hometown of Little Falls, Minnesota."

From the article: "The speech was met with outrage from numerous quarters. Lindbergh was denounced as an anti-Semite. His mother-in-law and sister-in-law publicly opposed his views. Civic and corporate organizations cut all ties and affiliations with him. His name was even removed from the water tower in his hometown of Little Falls, Minnesota."

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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

It’s time for the city of San Diego to rename Lindbergh Neighborhood Park, located next to the Islamic Center & school, and near the Kavod Charter school in Clairemont. www.pbs.org/wgbh/america...

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Fallen Hero | American Experience | PBS

Controversial views dissolve Lindbergh's hero status.

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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

It’s time for the city of San Diego to rename Lindbergh Neighborhood Park, located next to the Islamic Center & school, and near the Kavod Charter school in Clairemont. www.pbs.org/wgbh/america...

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Fallen Hero | American Experience | PBS

Controversial views dissolve Lindbergh's hero status.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

SIGN OF THE DAY…

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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Tonight’s prayer vigil near the #SanDiego Islamic Center was heartfelt & well attended by people of all faiths, nationalities, languages & communities Our city needs more of these events - without the deadly circumstances that made this one necessary

Announcement of interfaith community vigil for victims & families of of the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego

Large crowd gathers at nearby community park for vigil

Attendees Departing under Venus, waxing moon, Jupiter

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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

#SanDiego Lifeguards will be using a walk-up viewing platform next to the old Mission Beach lifeguard station at Ventura Place. The station has been closed for repairs, right before the busy summer season. #budget

walk-up viewing platform next to the old Mission Beach lifeguard station at Ventura Place.

#budget

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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

So many questions- What is that style of movement- prancing? Do moose prance? And is “moose” the plural for “moose”? As in: “The two moose interrupted play…”?

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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Thank you, she and I served together in the California Legislature and both of us ran for Congress in 2012. It’s a very stressful occupation so I can understand her interest in doing other things.

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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Love the symmetry of @Scripps_Ocean pier. It’s like a portal/stairway to heaven…

Photo of pier at Scripps institution of oceanography and San Diego

Photo of pier at Scripps Institution of Oceanography in San Diego

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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Thank you for this information. Did Julia announce a reason for her retirement? Was redistricting an issue?

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RL Miller @rlmiller.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

At a League of Women Voters candidate forum for CA-26. Rep. Julia Brownley has retired so we have an open seat in a blue district, Ventura County, CA. 4 Dems, 3 Repubs on debate stage. I support Chris Espinosa.

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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

The Medgar Evers murder retrial reminded me that people who weren’t allowed to vote in 1964 were also not allowed to serve as jurors. Looking forward: Will people in states who can’t meet new #VoterID requirements also be excluded from jury service? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_D...

DeLaughter is best known for leading the state's successful prosecution of Byron De La Beckwith for the assassination of civil rights leader Medgar Evers in 1994, more than 30 years after the crime. Two previous trials in 1964 following the event had resulted in hung juries; at the time, all the jury members were white because blacks had been prevented from voting in Mississippi and thus could not serve on juries. The state retried the case in 1994 based on new evidence.

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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

“When are they going to realize the ‘60s are over- the 1860s & the 1960s?” Watched for 1st time today- somehow missed this Rob Reiner film when it was released in 1996 Timely as ever w/ #SCOTUS redistricting decision & DOJ’s SPLC lawsuit www.imdb.com/title/tt0116...

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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Good turnout tonight at @UCSanDiego to hear Bill McKibben speak on clean energy & climate change And… He has endorsed Tom Steyer for governor of California (along w/the state chapters of thirdact.org) www.uctv.tv/shows/Econom...

Photo of attendees at UCSD listening to Bill McKibben speak on clean energy and climate change

Bill McKibben speaking on clean energy and climate change at UCSD

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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Morning garden series: the living art gallery

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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

For those just catching up: Live governor debate- now on KRON4.com

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KRON4

The Bay Area's Local News Station

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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

But… How else will we be protected from these brutal winter days without a free promo vest of dubious quality.

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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

In 2012 I ran for Congress This interview popped up recently & reminds me that the issues of #immigration reform, cannabis & taxes have not changed I was outspent by a wealthy moderate Dem who loaned his own campaign nearly $2 million This year he voted to extend ICE funding youtu.be/6v9qTtCNGmM

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Lori Saldaña, 52nd Congressional District Candidate

YouTube video by KPBS Public Media

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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

TL/DR : “Betty Yee is everything Californians say we want in a Governor. Unbought and unbossed, she has raised nearly $4 million almost entirely from individual small donors... Now it’s up to all of us who vote to use our voices and choose the best-qualified candidate for the job: Betty Yee.”

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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

FYI- @bettyyeeforca.bsky.social has been my choice for Governor since she announced her candidacy In light of recent events I encourage everyone to review Betty Yee’s statewide experience, personal integrity, fiscal policy knowledge & state finance expertise www.citywatchla.com/la-election-...

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Why I Trust Betty Yee to Be Our Governor

CityWatch is published 24/7 with special e-news blasts on Monday and Thursday evening.

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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

A reminder that April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month - and many women are giving us great lessons in their posts. Thanks to you all! (PS- Donate to rainn.org to promote SA education, advocacy, prevention and legislation)

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Homepage - RAINN

How Does RAINN Help Survivors? No matter who you are, where you’re from, or what you’ve experienced, RAINN is here for you. Join Our Community

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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month- and this post is a great educational resource

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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Meant to add this link: bsky.app/profile/bett...

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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Agreed. Hoping she will benefit as this issue recalibrates the calculations by media & endorsement process. Truth is: It’s tough to fundraise & raise your media profile when you’re not in an elected office (or independently wealthy)

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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

In light of recent events- I am continuing my advocacy & support of Betty Yee for Governor of California with renewed commitment and enthusiasm. Please check out Yee's unmatched experience, skills & qualifications. She is our best choice to lead California with integrity and intelligence.

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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Reading reports about the #EricSwalwell accusations reminds me of a similar situation in #SanDiego in 2012, when Rep. Bob Filner ran for mayor and was accused of sexual harassment- but insisted “no one had filed a complaint” What happened next… www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

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How Do You Solve a Problem Like Bob Filner?

What the San Diego mayoral scandal says about the challenge of stopping a politician harassing women who don't work for him and don't know where to report him

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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Morning garden series- How I decompress:

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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Not very nautical of the ⁦‪NYTimes‬⁩ Spelling Bee…

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Lori Saldaña @lorisaldanasd.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Did you know San Diego has the most organic farms by county in the US- 400+? California is the top organic state: 3,000+ certified farms, and nearly 1 million acres If you’re wondering where to find local organic products: here’s a local #FarmersMarket guide ediblesandiego.com/local-markets/

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Local Markets Guide New - Edible San Diego

SAN DIEGO COUNTY ATTRACTIONS AND EXPERIENCES Local Market Guide Shop local and explore San Diego’s food culture with these great homegrown businesses Vote for a local San Diego farmers’ market to be ...

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