Filner Faces Booking Sunday, Then House Arrest

Filner will go through formal booking and release processes at San Diego Central Jail on Sunday, then enter house arrest.

San Diego Police Officers Association Endorses Nathan Fletcher for Mayor

Government Re-Opened, Federal Employees Called Back to Work Thursday

The federal Office of Personnel Management said federal employees who have been furloughed since Oct. 1 should expect to return to work on Thursday.

'The Great ShakeOut' Emergency Drill Prepares Region for Earthquake

Scores of San Diegans will 'drop, cover and hold on' at 10:17 a.m. on 10/17.

Update: Filner Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges for Sexual Harassment

The former San Diego mayor will not face prison, but will be barred from seeking or holding public office and lose his mayoral pension. He will also be required to undergo mental health treatment.

Mayoral Candidates Face Off in Debate

The spotlight turned on front-runners Nathan Fletcher and Kevin Faulconer during a debate Monday.

QUALCOMM Demands Apology for Political Attack Mailer

QUALCOMM CEO Dr. Paul Jacobs demanded a "full apology and a retraction" in connection with the political mailer sent by the conservative Lincoln Club.

Gloria Wants Overhaul of City Management Structure

Interim Mayor Todd Gloria said the organization became very "flat" when middle management positions were cut during lean budget years.

Need for City's Publishing Department Questioned

An audit of Publishing Services found that workload projections for the department were artificially inflated.

Maienschein Reflects on First Year in Assembly, Business & Public Safety

Assemblyman Brian Maienschein talks about what he accomplished during his first year in office, and what he hopes to do in the future.

Poll Workers Needed in Rancho Bernardo for Nov. 19 Election

The county is looking for poll workers, especially those who can speak both English and either Chinese, Filipino, Spanish or Vietnamese.

Marines Cancel Upcoming Miramar Air Show

Officials said the federal government shutdown was to blame.

Fletcher Scores More Endorsements in San Diego Mayor's Race

Former assemblyman Nathan Fletcher on Wednesday received endorsements for his San Diego mayoral campaign from several Barrio Logan community leaders.

San Diego City Council Approves Changes to 6 Labor Union Contracts

Members of the San Diego Police Officers Association will receive a non- pensionable 2 percent raise in fiscal year 2014.

Peters Blames Tea Party for Government Shutdown

A list of federal government services and agencies affected by the shutdown is posted on Rep. Peters' official website.

Government Shutdown: What to Expect in San Diego County

Active-duty military and the Border Patrol are on duty, but thousands of federal employees will be furloughed and services from home loans to veterans benefits will be affected. The Cabrillo National Monument is closed.

SD Council Members Call on Congress to Avoid Government Shutdown

Tuesday begins the new federal fiscal year, but the House and Senate have yet to approve legislation to fund government operations.

New Central Library Opens to Public

The nearly 500,000-square-foot library, which is more than twice the size of its predecessor, includes a 350-seat auditorium and a three-story domed reading room. There is a cafe and 250 parking spaces.

SANDAG Embarks on $200 Million Plan to Add 77 Miles of Bikeways

The $200 million project will complete major bikeways throughout San Diego County with funds coming from a local sales tax as well as the state and federal governments.

How Would a Government Shutdown Affect San Diego County?

The federal government will close down at midnight Monday unless Congress votes to continue funding. Essential services will continue, but federal employees and civilian contractors may not be paid.

San Diego Democrats Endorse Alvarez for Mayor

Alvarez received 62 percent of members' votes, officials with the San Diego County Democratic Party said.

Kersey Backs Faulconer in Mayor's Race

Councilman Mark Kersey said Faulconer is the candidate who can "roll up his sleeves with purpose and conviction."

Eleven Qualify for Mayor's Race Ballot

Forty San Diegans filed paperwork with the City Clerk declaring their intent to run in the election.

San Diego Has ‘No Idea’ How Much Infrastructure Repairs Will Cost

The oft-used value of $898 million attached to the backlog of San Diego's infrastructure projects is obsolete and probably seriously understated, according to a new report

Peters Criticizes Congressional Vote to Defund Obamacare

Peters noted that there are just ten days left before the federal government runs out of money. He urged Congress to focus on a long-term budget solution.

Answers About Obamacare for San Diego County Residents

San Diego residents can attend presentations at local libraries, call 2-1-1 or go to a number of websites to answer questions about the Affordable Care Act changes effective Jan. 1.

Median San Diego Household Income Holds At $60K

Saldana Drops Out of Mayor's Race, Backs Alvarez

Former Democratic Assemblywoman Lori Saldana backed out of the San Diego mayor's race Wednesday.

SDPD Ordered to Enforce Medical Marijuana Laws

Former Mayor Bob Filner was a strong supporter of medical marijuana and refused to enforce the city's zoning ordinances.

Plastic Bag Ban Could be Coming to Rancho Bernardo

A City Council committee unanimously directed staff to develop an ordinance to ban plastic bags at grocery stores in the city of San Diego.

Proposal Seeks 7 Percent Water Rate Hikes for Next Two Years

The proposed increases would be 7.25 percent in the calendar year 2014, and an additional 7.5 percent the next year.

San Diego's Congressional Delegation Largely Undecided on Military Action in Syria

With the exception of freshman Juan Vargas, San Diego's Congressional delegation is undecided on the eve of President's Obama's national TV address on military strikes against Syria.

Council Committee to Continue Investigating Filner's Credit Card Use

The two-pronged investigation is focused on a trip to Paris that Filner took in June.

Qualcomm CEO Paul Jacobs Backs Fletcher for Mayor

Fletcher began working for Qualcomm after he lost in the last mayoral election.

Councilman Faulconer Will Run for Mayor

If no other major candidates enter the race, Faulconer would be the primary conservative entrant against one-time Republican Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher.

DeMaio Says He's Not Running for Mayor

Carl DeMaio, 38, said he would renew his attention on previously announced plans to challenge Rep. Scott Peters, D-San Diego, in a congressional race.

Gloria Tours Beaches, Baseball Games In First Weekend As Interim Mayor

Interim Mayor Todd Gloria wasting no time jumping into his new leadership role.

Gloria Allred: San Diego to Finally Be Free Of 'Shame' from Filner

DeMaio Disputes Masturbation Allegations

Former Councilman Carl DeMaio strongly denied the allegation from a former council member.

City Council Approves $2M Police Retention Program

Large disparities in take-home pay between the SDPD and competing departments are causing San Diego to lose around eight to 10 officers a month, the union said.