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This section features news articles and coverage from local, regional, and potentially national media outlets highlighting Measure HH and its impact across San Diego Community College District campuses. These third-party stories offer independent perspectives on bond-funded projects, student housing, campus improvements, and community benefits as the program moves from planning to construction and completion.
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SDCCD board approves design-build team for new Mid-City campus project |
May 18, 2026 | SDCCD NewsCenter | The SDCCD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a design-build team to lead development of the new Measure HH-funded Mid-City campus for the San Diego College of Continuing Education. |
| Academic institution will vet plan to replace San Diego’s Golden Hall with educational center | May 11, 2026 | The San Diego Union-Tribune | SDCCD signed a six-month agreement with the City of San Diego to study the feasibility of replacing Golden Hall with an educational center. |
| Mayor Todd Gloria signs agreement with San Diego Community College District for Golden Hall study | May 11, 2026 | CBS News8 (City News Service) | Mayor Todd Gloria and SDCCD Chancellor Gregory Smith signed a Memorandum of Understanding to begin exploring the conversion of the vacant Golden Hall arena into an educational and cultural campus. |
| San Diego Mayor Gloria signs agreement with College District for Golden Hall study | May 11, 2026 | 10News San Diego | SDCCD and the City of San Diego formalized a six-month agreement to explore transforming the long-vacant Golden Hall into an educational and cultural campus serving the broader San Diego community. |
| San Diego tries again on its Civic Center redevelopment dream, this time with Community College District’s help | May 11, 2026 | Times of San Diego | Times of San Diego reported on the formal agreement signed between SDCCD and the City of San Diego to explore converting Golden Hall into an educational and cultural hub, framing it as a renewed attempt at Civic Center redevelopment after a failed effort three years prior. |
| New vision for San Diego’s Civic Center strives for renaissance of downtown | May 6, 2026 | The San Diego Union-Tribune | The San Diego Union-Tribune reported on a new vision for revitalizing San Diego’s Civic Center as a downtown renaissance anchored by education, culture, and community investment. (Article available to subscribers only.) |
| May 14, 2026 | School Construction News | Vice Chancellor Dr. Joel Peterson joined industry leaders at a Bisnow conference to discuss student housing trends, where SDCCD’s approach of prioritizing density and affordability over amenities was highlighted as a model for expanding access. | |
| New Civic Center plan envisions multi-billion ‘re-energizing’ of downtown hub | April 15, 2026 | Times of San Diego | The Prebys Foundation and Downtown San Diego Partnership released a detailed redevelopment roadmap for San Diego’s Civic Center, projecting a $14 billion economic impact and identifying SDCCD as a potential anchor partner for an education and culture hub at Golden Hall. |
| Redevelopment roadmap for San Diego’s Civic Center pushes for big change this year | April 14, 2026 | The San Diego Union-Tribune | The San Diego Union-Tribune reported on a roadmap calling for significant Civic Center redevelopment momentum in 2026. (Article available to subscribers only.) |
| San Diego Civic Center revitalization may gain momentum despite city budget woes | April 14, 2026 | NBC7 San Diego (City News Service) | NBC7 San Diego reported on a Civic Center redevelopment plan released by the Prebys Foundation and Downtown San Diego Partnership, which identifies SDCCD as a potential anchor partner for an education and culture hub at Golden Hall despite the city’s ongoing budget challenges. |
| San Diego Community College District envisions classrooms, African art gallery in redeveloped Golden Hall | January 21, 2026 | KPBS | KPBS reported on SDCCD’s vision for redeveloping Golden Hall as a public home for Mesa College’s World Art Collection, with Chancellor Smith noting that Measure HH bonds could help finance the project alongside philanthropic support. |
| Redevelopment proposal for San Diego’s Golden Hall takes shape | January 20, 2026 | The San Diego Union-Tribune | The San Diego Union-Tribune reported on early plans taking shape for the redevelopment of Golden Hall, with SDCCD emerging as a key partner in the effort. (Article available to subscribers only.) |
| City College affordable student housing advances under Measure HH | 2024–2025 | SDCCD / Media Coverage | Multiple updates highlighted planning, financing, and community engagement for City College’s affordable student housing project funded by Measure HH. |
| Veteran Leaders of Influence honors include Dr. Joel Peterson | November 17, 2025 | San Diego Business Journal | The San Diego Business Journal recognized Vice Chancellor Dr. Joel Peterson as a 2025 Veteran Leader of Influence. |
| Community invited to virtual sneak peek of City College student housing | November 2025 | SDCCD NewsCenter | SDCCD hosted a virtual event allowing the community to preview plans for the Measure HH-funded City College housing project. |
| City College affordable student housing project profile released | October 31, 2025 | SDCCD Measure HH Project Profile | A Measure HH project profile detailed the scope, delivery method, and timeline for City College’s student housing development. |
| 16 firms selected for Measure HH design-build projects | September 12, 2025 | SDCCD NewsCenter | The SDCCD Board approved eight design-build teams comprised of 16 firms for the first wave of Measure HH projects. |
| Daily Transcript reports on Measure HH design-build awards | September 2025 | San Diego Daily Transcript | The Daily Transcript reported on SDCCD’s award of multiple design-build contracts under Measure HH. |
| Businesses invited to learn about Measure HH opportunities | July 3, 2025 | SDCCD NewsCenter | SDCCD hosted an outreach event to connect small, local, and diverse businesses with Measure HH contracting opportunities. |
| SDCCD launches building projects under Measure HH | June 23, 2025 | San Diego Business Journal | Coverage of SDCCD’s launch of early Measure HH construction and modernization projects. |
| SDCCD seeks design-build teams for 8 bond-funded projects | June 7, 2025 | Times of San Diego | Local coverage reported SDCCD’s release of RFQs for eight major Measure HH design-build projects. |
| Eight major building projects launched under Measure HH | June 6, 2025 | SDCCD NewsCenter | SDCCD issued RFQs for eight progressive design-build projects across multiple campuses. |
| Coalition unveils bold Civic Center revitalization vision for downtown San Diego | May 5, 2025 | Fox5 San Diego | The Downtown San Diego Partnership and Prebys Foundation publicly unveiled a multi-phase Civic Center revitalization vision identifying SDCCD as a cultural and educational anchor for the redeveloped downtown hub. |
| Board approves use of progressive design-build delivery for Measure HH projects | April 2025 | SDCCD Board Action | The SDCCD Board approved progressive design-build as a primary delivery method for select Measure HH projects. |
| SDCCD selects program management firms for Measure HH | March 28, 2025 | SDCCD NewsCenter | The SDCCD Board selected Cumming Group, Gafcon, and Kitchell to oversee the Measure HH bond program. |
| Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee convenes for Measure HH | February 2025 | SDCCD / BoardDocs | SDCCD convened the Measure HH Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee to provide independent public oversight. |
| District sells initial $850 million of Measure HH bonds | January 13, 2025 | SDCCD NewsCenter | SDCCD announced the sale of its first Measure HH bonds to begin funding projects across the district. |
| Local media report on Measure HH bond sale | January 2025 | City News Service / Local Media | Regional news outlets reported on SDCCD’s initial Measure HH bond sale and planned projects. |
| Measure HH Community Benefits Agreement implementation begins | 2025 | SDCCD | SDCCD began implementing its Community Benefits Agreement emphasizing local hiring and apprenticeships. |
| Measure HH highlighted as largest capital program in SDCCD history | 2025 | Regional Media | Coverage described Measure HH as the largest capital improvement program in the district’s history. |
| The San Diego Business Journal recognizes Dr. Peterson for leadership of the Measure HH bond program | 2025 | Industry / Community Awards | Dr. Peterson received regional recognition for leadership and oversight of the Measure HH bond program. |
| SDCCD receives AAA bond rating ahead of Measure HH issuance | December 2024 | Credit Rating Agencies | Credit rating agencies assigned SDCCD a AAA rating citing strong fiscal management. |
| Voters approve Measure HH $3.5B bond measure | November 5, 2024 | Election Results / SDCCD | San Diego voters approved Measure HH authorizing $3.5 billion in bonds to modernize facilities districtwide. |