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The San Diego Housing Commission this month released its budget for the coming fiscal year that prioritized preserving housing subsidies through vouchers and other programs.
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Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
1 May 2026
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