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New Trash Fee is coming soon!

The City of San Diego is proposing a new fee for residential trash collection that would impact more than 230,000 single-family homeowners.
 
The proposed fee would start at an average of $47.50 per month ($570 per year) and increase to $62.48 ($750 per year) by 2027.
 
Homeowners who wish to oppose the fee have until June 9, 2025, to submit a written protest or ballot to the San Diego City Clerk’s Office at 202 C Street, MS 2T, San Diego, CA 92101.
 
Under California state law, if written protests are received from more than 50% of affected property owners, the proposed fee will not be implemented.
 
Additional details and protest submission form (page 7) can be found at the following link: 

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Why should we listening to learn?

In commemorating the 50-year anniversary the Fall of Saigon, when we listen to stories—especially those involving trauma, survival, and resilience—we are not just hearing events; we are learning deeper human truths. In the context of commemorating the Fall of Saigon and hearing from survivors, here’s what we should be listening to learn:

 

1. The Cost of Freedom

Understanding the risks people took to escape communism—facing imprisonment, death at sea, or re-education camps—teaches us how precious and hard-won freedom can be.

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2. The Strength of the Human Spirit

Survivors' stories reveal how resilience, hope, and love for family can carry people through unimaginable hardship.

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3. The Complexity of History

Listening helps us grasp the nuanced and often painful layers of the Vietnam War and its aftermath—beyond headlines and textbooks.

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4. Empathy Across Generations

These stories create space for compassion and connection, especially for younger generations who may not have lived these experiences directly.

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5. The Importance of Memory

By listening, we help preserve lived history—honoring those who survived, those who were lost, and ensuring their stories are not forgotten.

for more information: 833-8-No-Hate          www.cavshate.org

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