NewsNBC 7 San Diego — Local NewsJune 30, 2026San Diego
‘NamaSteve’ Sues San Diego Over Yoga Citations
Fitness instructor Steve Hubbard is suing the city of San Diego, alleging that park rangers improperly cited him for teaching yoga and giving lectures in public parks. The lawsuit challenges the city's enforcement of park ordinances following a federal court ruling that previously deemed outdoor yoga bans unconstitutional.
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The outcome of this lawsuit will determine the extent to which the city of San Diego can regulate or restrict fitness classes and public speaking in city parks, impacting how instructors and event planners use public spaces.
Key Facts
- Steve Hubbard received three citations from park rangers in May 2025 for teaching yoga and giving lectures in public parks.
- Citations were issued on May 6, May 24, and May 25, 2025.
- One citation on May 24 involved Hubbard teaching an online class from his backyard that was live-streamed, which the city cited as teaching yoga in the park.
- The lawsuit alleges the city's park ordinance is unconstitutionally broad and criminalizes protected speech.
- The city is currently seeking subpoenas for Hubbard's social media accounts, bank statements, financial apps, and GPS records of students who donated.
- The city argues that Hubbard is running a business on the beach, which requires a permit.
- A judge is scheduled to decide next month whether to allow the city's subpoenas for financial and social media records.
- A separate, pending state court case regarding the city's crackdown on fitness instructors is scheduled for January of next year.