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Measure HH In the News

 

Title	Date	Source	Summary
San Diego may create a new agency to drive Civic Center redevelopment	July 10, 2026	The San Diego Union-Tribune	The article examines a proposal to create a new joint powers authority involving the San Diego Community College District, the City of San Diego and San Diego Unified School District to advance redevelopment of the downtown Civic Center, including SDCCD's potential plans for a museum and educational center and student housing at the Golden Hall site. (Article available to subscribers only.)
SDCCD Board Approves Design-Build Team for Mid-City Campus Project	July 7, 2026	Construction Equipment Guide	The SDCCD Board approved Hensel Phelps and Carrier Johnson + Culture as the design-build team for the new $100 million Mid-City Campus project funded by Measure HH. The campus will expand nursing, business IT, emeritus, and culinary programs, enhancing workforce training and educational access in San Diego's Mid-City communities.
Historic ECC Theatre renovation reaches 50 percent construction milestone	June 23, 2026	SDCCD NewsCenter	The historic Educational Cultural Complex (ECC) Theatre Renovation Project has reached 50 percent completion, marking a major milestone for the first construction project launched under the voter-approved Measure HH bond program.
San Diego Community College District, CA Series 2026A-B GO Bonds Assigned 'AAA' Rating	June 11, 2026	S&P Global	S&P Global Ratings assigned its 'AAA' long-term rating to San Diego Community College District (CCD), California's anticipated $71.6 million series 2026A general obligation (GO) bonds and $126.1 million series 2026B GO bonds.
Moody's Ratings assigns Aa1 to San Diego CCD	June 8, 2026	AInvest	Moody's Investors Service has assigned an Aa1 rating to the San Diego Community College District's (SDCCD) general obligation (GO) refunding bonds, with a stable outlook.
Sundt to Deliver New Performing Arts Center at San Diego City College	June 2026	California Builder & Engineer	Sundt Construction has been selected by the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) to deliver the Saville Performing Arts Center Replacement project at San Diego City College as part of the Measure HH Bond Program.
SDCCD approves Hensel Phelps-led team for $100M mid-city campus project	May 24, 2026	California Construction News	The San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) Board of Trustees has unanimously approved the selection of a design-build team led by Hensel Phelps and Carrier Johnson + Culture for the new campus for the San Diego College of Continuing Education.
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.
Affordability, Design and the Next Generation of Student Housing: Takeaways from Bisnow's San Diego Conference	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.
SDCCD and City Sign MOU on Possible Redevelopment of Civic Center	May 12, 2026	SDCCD NewsCenter	The San Diego Community College District and the City of San Diego have taken a major step toward transforming the city's historic-but-outdated Golden Hall into a museum and educational center as part of a comprehensive plan to remake the downtown Civic Center complex.
City Leaders Plan to Redevelop Golden Hall	May 11, 2026	KSWB-SD (Fox) / KUSI	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.
Mayor Gloria, Community College District, Prebys Foundation Launch Effort to Reimagine Golden Hall Site Downtown	May 11, 2026	Inside San Diego	Mayor Todd Gloria joined SDCCD Chancellor Gregory Smith to sign a Memorandum of Understanding launching the evaluation of a potential redevelopment of the former Golden Hall site at the Civic Center, joined by Prebys Foundation CEO Grant Oliphant and Downtown San Diego Partnership President/CEO Betsy Brennan.
San Diego Mayor Gloria signs agreement with SDCCD for Golden Hall study	May 11, 2026	KPBS	Golden Hall, the 62-year-old indoor arena in the heart of San Diego's Civic Center that has sat empty since 2024, could soon be redeveloped by the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) thanks to an agreement signed Monday.
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. (Article available to subscribers only.)
Mayor Todd Gloria signs agreement with San Diego Community College District for Golden Hall study	May 11, 2026	CBS News 8 (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 signed a six-month agreement with the City of San Diego to study the feasibility of replacing Golden Hall with an educational center.
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.)
San Diego Civic Center revitalization plan promises new housing and an economic boost for downtown area	April 29, 2026	ABC 10 News	The project is expected to create nearly 3,000 units of affordable housing, 80,000 temporary jobs, and 1,000 permanent jobs. The first phase focuses on establishing an education and culture hub at Golden Hall, proposed to be anchored by the San Diego Community College District.
SDCCD Making Power Moves with Bond Funding	April 27, 2026	San Diego Business Journal (requires subscription to access)	Measure HH includes objectives to transform the district's energy infrastructure through piloting several emerging energy technologies.
Civic Center Redevelopment Roadmap Advances	April 27, 2026	San Diego Business Journal (requires subscription to access)	Redevelopment of San Diego's Civic Center that includes City Hall and the Civic Theater could begin as soon as next year with the demolition of Golden Hall. SDCCD is exploring building a museum and education complex on the site.
San Diego College District Commits to Going All-Electric, Backed by Top Teacher Union and Climate Action Plan	April 22, 2026	The Jumping-Off Place	SDCCD has become the first California community college district to pass a comprehensive electrification resolution, mandating the elimination of gas-powered systems on campuses and from fleets. Funding for these commitments comes in part from the 2024 Measure HH Bond.
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.
Contractor Selected as San Diego Theater Project Moves On	April 8, 2026	ConstructionConnect	Arizona-based Sundt Construction has announced that it has been selected to build the new theater at San Diego City College. Sundt says it has had a longstanding business relationship with the school, completing four projects for them over the past 20 years.
San Diego City College Performing Arts Project Enters Schematic Design Phase	April 6, 2026	School Construction News	The Saville Theatre Replacement Project at San Diego City College, part of the district's Measure HH Bond Program, has officially moved from the programming phase into schematic design. The project will replace the existing Saville Theatre with a new, approximately 28,000-square-foot performing arts facility designed to support academic programs and community use.
Audits affirm SDCCD's solid financial health	March 4, 2026	SDCCD NewsCenter	The San Diego Community College District received a clean bill of health from its auditors, who confirmed that the district maintains strong financial oversight, transparency, and compliance with state and federal requirements. The audit results were presented at the district's February 26 Governing Board meeting.
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.)
Dr. Joel Peterson recognized as a 2025 Veteran Leader of Influence	November 18, 2025	SDCCD NewsCenter	San Diego Community College District's Vice Chancellor of Operations, Enterprise Services and Facilities, and Executive Operations Officer, Joel L. A. Peterson, Ph.D., MBA, MA, has been recognized as a 2025 Veteran Leader of Influence by the San Diego Business Journal. (See also Veteran Leaders of Influence 2025)
Veteran Leaders of Influence honors include Dr. Joel Peterson	November 17, 2025	San Diego Business Journal (requires subscription to access)	The San Diego Business Journal recognized Vice Chancellor Dr. Joel Peterson as a 2025 Veteran Leader of Influence.
Construction begins after City College, SDCCD unveil plans for affordable student housing	November 15, 2025	City Times Media	A sneak-peek celebration event gave students, faculty, and local media a preview of the seven-story, all-electric mid-rise. It will bring 283 apartment-style homes and just under 800 student beds to San Diego City College.
SDCCD Student Housing Preview	November 10, 2025	KUSI San Diego	SDCCD hosted a sneak peek at the affordable student housing project underway at San Diego City College.
Community gets virtual sneak peek at affordable student housing at City College	November 10, 2025	SDCCD NewsCenter	On Friday, November 7, 2025, the San Diego Community College District celebrated a historic milestone with a special sneak peek event marking the start of construction on the district's first-ever affordable student housing community at San Diego City College.
Community gets virtual look at future student housing	November 10, 2025	SDCCD NewsCenter	Photo and video gallery from the virtual sneak peek of the affordable student housing project at San Diego City College.
Affordable Housing Coming to San Diego City College	November 7, 2025	KNSD-TV (NBC)	SDCCD holds virtual sneak peek of first-ever affordable housing complex at San Diego City College.
SDCCD approves property acquisition to further support Mid-City community	October 31, 2025	SDCCD NewsCenter	On October 30, 2025, the San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees unanimously approved the acquisition of property at 5322 El Cajon Blvd. in San Diego's Mid-City community to support the expansion of the San Diego College of Continuing Education.
City College Affordable Student Housing Community	October 31, 2025	SDCCD Measure HH Project Profile	A Measure HH project profile detailed the scope, delivery method, and timeline for the City College affordable student housing development.
SDCCD Selects 8 Design-Build Teams for Measure HH Projects	September 29, 2025	San Diego Business Journal (requires subscription to access)	The San Diego Community College District has approved eight design-build entities (DBEs), comprised of 16 firms.
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.
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 (requires subscription to access)	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.
Early move on bonds secures over $50M in savings for San Diego residents	June 4, 2025	SDCCD NewsCenter	The San Diego Community College District successfully sold an initial $850 million in general obligation bonds as part of its voter-approved Measure HH bond program. Due to overwhelming investor demand, the bonds sold at a premium, generating $901 million. The $51 million surplus will go directly toward reducing taxpayer debt servicing costs.
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.
Over $45 billion in local bonds coming to schools, community colleges	January 16, 2025	EdSource	Hundreds of California school districts pursued local bond dollars to fix or update campuses across their communities. Voters passed 205 of 267 proposed local construction bonds on the Nov. 5 ballot, including 14 of 15 for community colleges.
San Diego Community College district sells $850M in bonds for construction	January 14, 2025	NBC 7/39	The San Diego Community College District has sold $850 million of bonds following the passing of Measure HH last November. The $3.5 billion bond measure is intended to upgrade the district's campuses throughout San Diego, and was passed by more than 60% of voters.
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.
Rating Action: Moody's Ratings affirms San Diego	December 19, 2024	Moody's Ratings	Moody's Ratings has assigned Aa1 ratings to San Diego Community College District's Election of 2024 General Obligation Bonds, Series A-1 and Series A-2. The estimated par amounts are $700 million and $150 million, respectively.
San Diego Community College District, CA Series A-1 And A-2 GO Bonds Rated 'AAA'	December 19, 2024	S&P Global	S&P Global Ratings assigned its 'AAA' long-term rating to San Diego Community College District (CCD) $700 million series A-1 general obligation (GO) bonds and $150 million series A-2 (taxable) GO bonds.
Voters approve Measure HH $3.5B bond measure	November 5, 2024	BallotPedia	San Diego voters approved Measure HH, authorizing $3.5 billion in bonds to modernize facilities districtwide.
San Diego Community College District asking voters to approve $3.5B bond measure	August 2, 2024	NBC 7/39	SDCCD is among districts across San Diego asking voters to approve bond measures in November.