Peninsula Beacon: October 2, 2026

The Peninsula Beacon reports on the Midway Rising redevelopment project, San Diego garbage-fee errors, and local community events including an Oktoberfest celebration.
Peninsula Beacon highlights: Gov. Gavin Newsom signs legislation advancing the Midway Rising redevelopment, featuring housing, retail, an arena and parks. Other cover stories include San Diego’s garbage-fee error, Point Loma’s District 2 candidate forum, Ocean Beach Library renovations, and the return of Y2K-themed Oktoberfest.
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