What to Watch Through the Week: Budget Votes, Holiday Matchups, and a Cooling Weekend Ahead
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Thursday's San Diego County Board of Supervisors session is the week's defining civic event. The $9.16 billion FY2026-27 budget comes to a final adoption vote at 9:00 AM at the County Administration Center on Pacific Highway, with Supervisor Anderson's transparency measure also returning for resolution. The $1.4 billion behavioral health allocation embedded in the budget represents one of the county's most significant long-term strategic commitments, and the vote will settle months of deliberation.
The beach hazard statement remains in effect through Thursday evening — life-threatening rip currents, surf building to 4 to 6 feet Wednesday, water temperature at La Jolla in the low-to-mid 60s Fahrenheit. The message from the National Weather Service is unambiguous: ocean swimming this week should happen only in front of a lifeguard tower. Air quality remains poor for sensitive groups through at least Tuesday, with the heat building Wednesday in the inland valleys before a cooling trend moves in by the weekend.
Looking further ahead, the Wave's July 4th home match against defending NWSL champion Gotham FC at Snapdragon Stadium starts at 5:45 PM. San Diego FC returns to MLS action July 25th under its new 'Rise With Us' identity, hosting FC Dallas. Santee's America 250 Fourth of July celebration — 'Santee Salutes' — will feature live music, food vendors, a patriotic ceremony, and fireworks, timed to the national 250th anniversary. The San Diego County Library's Summer Learning Challenge runs at all 33 branches through August 31st, free and open to all ages.