NewsVoice of San DiegoAugust 18, 2026San Diego
California lawmakers propose legislation to exempt Midway Rising project from CEQA lawsuits
State lawmakers are introducing legislation intended to shield the Midway Rising redevelopment project in San Diego from legal challenges under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This measure would effectively bypass standard environmental litigation processes for this specific project.
Read the full story at Voice of San DiegoWhy It Matters
The legislation would remove the ability for residents or organizations to use to challenge or delay the Midway Rising project, which involves significant redevelopment of the San Diego Sports Arena site.
Key Facts
- Lawmakers are pushing legislation to protect the Midway Rising project from CEQA lawsuits.
- The project is located at the site of the San Diego Sports Arena.
- The proposed legislation is described as a 'wholesale workaround' for environmental litigation.
Who's Mentioned
locationOceanside“City proposing a sales tax increase”personChris Ward“Assemblymember and co-author of the bill”otherMidway Rising“Development project involving an arena and housing units”personJosé E. Feliciano“New principal owner of the San Diego Padres”personKwanza Jones“New principal owner of the San Diego Padres”otherCalifornia Environmental Quality Act“The state law that requires environmental review of development projects.”personAkilah Weber Pierson“State Senator and lead author of the bill”organizationVoice of San Diego“The news outlet reporting on the legislation.”locationSan Diego“The city where the project is located.”