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San Diego Convention Center expansion proposal

The convention center has housed the annual Comic-Con event for years. But the San Diego Chargers oppose the convention center expansion and favor building an additional convention venue several blocks away.

The convention center has housed the annual Comic-Con event for years. But the San Diego Chargers oppose the convention center expansion and favor building an additional convention venue several blocks away.   (Don Bartletti / Los Angeles Times)

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The state Coastal Commission is set this week to consider a $520-million proposal to expand San Diego’s convention center. The City Council and Unified Port District have voted in favor of it.

San Diego Convention Center expansion proposal

City officials hope to retain Comic-Con and attract other high-spending conventions with an expanded convention center.  (Don Bartletti / Los Angeles Times)

San Diego Convention Center expansion proposal

City officials contend that it’s mandatory that the new space be connected to the existing space.  (Don Bartletti / Los Angeles Times)

San Diego Convention Center expansion proposal

Devoted Comic-Con attendees say the event has outgrown the convention center.  (Don Bartletti / Los Angeles Times)

San Diego Convention Center expansion proposal

The Chargers are proposing building a new joint-use convention center near the clock tower at right.  (Don Bartletti / Los Angeles Times)

San Diego Convention Center expansion proposal

The Coastal Commission’s staff opposes the convention center expansion because it would block views of San Diego Bay.  (Don Bartletti / Los Angeles Times)

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