The Chargers’ dramatic split from the city of San Diego may be a sign that California is officially done spending public money on sports franchises. “Gone are the days where there is broad public support for taxpayer-funded stadiums. It’s very difficult to find a rate of return in that investment,” said Kristin Gaspar, who was elected as a county supervisor in San Diego in November. Since 2000, most of the major new stadiums in California have been built or are being planned without any direct subsidy from the public. “People got emotional not just about spending taxpayer money but about the way he had alienated the San Diego people,” said Jim Lackritz, co-founder of the San Diego State Sports Business M.B.A. program.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 13, 2017 23:59 UTC