San Diego County waters — a collection of beaches, bays, lakes and reservoirs — provide opportunities for a variety of enjoyable recreational activities, including options for seeing marine life.

Communities around Mission Bay are among those that could be affected by San Diego’s proposed tax on vacation rentals. (File photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego) San Diego officials have taken ...

San Diego city leaders will consider Wednesday a ballot measure asking voters to levy a hefty new tax on vacation rentals, as well as on second homes that owners aren’t renting out long-term.

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