San Diego County Government: Parents Opening Home To Children In Foster Care Hope To Inspire Others

For Rita and Juan Mejia, opening their home to children in foster care has been a lifelong passion. Over the course of 17 years, the cou ...

San Diego County Government: San Diego County COVID-19 Update – 5-26-2021

Here is today's COVID-19 update from the County Health and Human Services Agency with data through May 25.

Broadband Speed In La Jolla Area: See Local Data

Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.

Federal Tax Refunds In San Diego County: How Do Yours Compare?

You can use IRS data to compare your tax payments and refunds to others in San Diego County.

San Diego Offers Contact-Free Pickup At​ 11 Public Libraries

Pickup will be available from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. starting Tuesday.

7 Tips For First-Timers Trying Legal Pot: Sager On Weed

No. 1: Go easy on edibles — cookies, gummies, chocolates, suckers. It might seem like a good way to try weed the first time, but it's not.

Water Leak Disrupts Service At La Jolla Village Post Office

Locals can pick up mail, but retail sales are temporarily suspended, officials said.

Supes OK Adding More Electric Vehicles To SD County Fleet

Expanding accessibility of charging stations also on San Diego's "EV roadmap."

Joe LaCava Announces Candidacy for SD City Council District 1

"I have been a devoted community member for decades, and now I'm ready to get things done for my neighbors at City Hall."

Cannabis Cafes: SD City Mulls Concept Of Lounges

These consumption lounges would permit patrons smoke or eat marijuana products on site.

Death Sentences Blocked: San Diego Politicians Weigh In

Gov. Newsom's decision makes California the fourth state to issue moratorium on death penalty, following Oregon, Colorado and Pennsylvania.

Public-Sector Energy Provider: SD City Council To Consider Idea

"Community choice energy will inject healthy competition into the marketplace," Mayor Faulconer said.

Ban On Sleeping In Vehicle Repealed In San Diego

Officials acknowledged repeal doesn't solve homeless crisis, but one said, "I'd rather have someone sleeping in a car than on the sidewalk."

Firefighter Aaron Brennan Joins Race For City Council District 1

"I'm running to do what ought to be done, but isn't getting done."

Homeless Resource Fair Gets Underway In San Diego

Homeless residents can access roughly 100 services, including counsel on sex trafficking and domestic violence.

CA Polling Sites 2018 General Election: Where To Vote

Are you voting in the 2018 General Election? Find your polling place, as well as where to drop off vote-by-mail ballots in California.

Election 2018: Where To Drop Off Mail Ballots In San Diego

Vote-by-mail voters​ can send in their ballot by mail, drop it off at the Registrar of Voters Office or at one of 59 additional sites.

SANDAG, MTS Unveil Completed Upgrades To SuperLoop Bus Route

SANDAG completed the final phase of the route's upgrades with five SuperLoop Rapid stations near UCSD and La Jolla Village.

Protest Sparks In La Jolla Over Kavanaugh Confirmation

Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed in a 50-48 vote in the U.S. Senate.

2,500 Caught Illegally Using Disabled Parking Placards In CA

The Department of Motor Vehicles said anyone who is caught illegally using a disabled parking placard is fined up to $1,000.

Children's Pool Beach Closures Are Legal, Appellate Court Says

The decision was the latest round in a long saga of conflict between would-be beachgoers and environmentalists.

California Polling Locations 2018: Where To Vote

Are you voting in Tuesday's primary? Find your polling place and hours, as well as where to drop off vote-by-mail ballots in California.

DMV Issues Licenses To 1 Million Undocumented Immigrants

Assembly Bill 60, which was signed into law in 2013, allows all California residents to receive driver's licenses regardless of legal status

Why CA Drivers Spend Billions More On Gas

A new report said California drivers pay 20 to 30 cents more per gallon compared to drivers in other states.

San Diego Council Rejects Pay Raise Proposal

The council voted 7-2 to reject the proposal that would have boosted the mayor and council's salaries.

Toni Atkins Poised To Become CA's First Lesbian Senate Leader

State Sen. Toni Atkins, who represents San Diego, is expected to become the state's Senate president pro tem.

88,000 CA Teens Preregister To Vote; Don't Identify With Party

Nearly half of the 16 and 17-year-olds who preregistered said they don't identify with any political party.

6 CA Gubernatorial Candidates To Appear In San Diego Forum

Leading candidates such as Antonio Villaraigosa and John Chiang will appear, but Gavin Newsom will not.

Caught! DMV Cracks Down On Fraudulent Use Of Disabled Placard

Department of Motor Vehicles said more than 150 people were cited in a recent sweep.

Residential Rehab Center Planned For San Diego County

The center will be aimed at helping former criminals and recovering addicts become self-sufficient, Chairwoman Kristin Gaspar announced.

California Democrats Decline To Endorse Sen. Dianne Feinstein

Delegates decided against making endorsements among the candidates for governor, attorney general and U.S. Senate.

San Diego Supervisors Don't Budge on Daytime Budget Hearings

A group of San Diego County residents asked the elected leaders to hold meetings in the evening.

Youth Tackle Football Could Be Banned In California

A bill is proposing to ban tackle football until children are in high school.

CA DMV Now Issuing REAL IDs — You'll Need It By 2020

Anyone who plans to travel domestically will need a REAL ID.

Happy In San Diego? City Wants To Know

A survey to determine households' satisfaction with public services was mailed to some residents.

Breast Implants Ruptured By Sidewalk Fall, Ex-Mayor's Wife Claims

Cynthia Hedgecock, the wife of former San Diego Mayor Roger Hedgecock​, is suing the city of San Diego.

Council Approves UC San Diego Hillel Center Proposal

The plan is to construct a nearly 6,500-square-foot permanent facility on a vacant lot at 9009 La Jolla Scenic Drive North.

Town Hall On Short-Term Rentals Wednesday In La Jolla

The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the La Jolla Community Center.

La Jolla Physician Declares Candidacy For Congress

Dr. James Veltmeyer, a family physician and surgeon who lives in La Jolla, is challenging Rep. Scott Peters, D-San Diego.

San Diego Council Votes Against Special Election

The 5-4 vote by the council likely pushes public consideration of proposed San Diego Convention Center and SoccerCity plans.