Riverside Water Sale Is Done; Deal With Feds Doesn't Actually Exist

The San Diego County Water Authority doesn’t yet have a deal to discuss selling Colorado River water across state lines.

UC Researchers' Ties To Epstein Started With Telepathy. They Couldn't Foresee What Would Come Next.

DOJ documents have revealed a sprawling network of powerful people in government, business, and academia who communicated with Epstein.

Inside The Debate Over Secret County Subcommittees

The county says the board committees, each made up of two elected supervisors, aren’t subject to the state’s open meeting law.

San Diego County Supervisors Will Vote Next Week on Consumer Protection Unit

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is slated to vote on the proposal on March 24.

Local ACLU Launches Hotlines To Report 'Unlawful Conduct' By Feds In San Diego, Imperial Counties

The hotlines were launched in response to "a surge of civil rights violations occurring nationwide," according to the foundation.

DHS Denies County Accusations Of Substandard Conditions In Immigration Detention

A county supervisor called it a 'constitutional crisis and growing public-health concern.'

County Government Partners With San Diego Foundation To Cover Cut Benefits

The initiative intends to protect safety-net programs serving local families as federal changes impact service.

Poll Workers Needed For June 2 Primary Election In San Diego County

There's a particular need for bilingual poll workers who can assist voters in 15 languages.

Darrell Issa, Longtime Republican Congressman, To Retire

After vowing to fight for a seat in the new district serving Eastern San Diego County, Temecula and Murrieta, Darrell Issa reversed course.

County Supervisors OK Spending Reserves For Services, Sewage Crisis

The money comes from what is considered unlocked reserves, and was recommended by Chief Administrative Officer Ebony Shelton.

County OKs Updated ADU Policy; Will Also Look At Future Options

The updated ordinance will take effect in 30 days.

County To Sue DHS, Seeks Health Inspection Of Otay Mesa Detention Center

County leaders say the Trump administration failed to respond to a request to conduct a public health inspection of the detention center.

Registration Deadline Nears For San Diego County Property Tax Auction

The auction, held March 13-18, features 686 properties for sale, according to the San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office.

Military Bases In San Diego County Increase Security After Attacks On Iran

Increased security measures have prompted traffic delays near base entrances, enhanced ID checks and access restrictions.

San Diego County Leaders Speak Out On U.S. Strikes On Iran

The San Diego Police Department said it was "monitoring events in Iran and the Middle East."

San Diego County Seeking Public Feedback On 2026-27 Budget

The new budget will take effect July 1, pending approval by the Board of Supervisors.

County Sends 2M Postcards To Registered Voters Ahead Of June 2 Primary

Ballots are scheduled to begin arriving the week of May 4, giving voters nearly a month to return them by Election Day.

San Diego Residents Want Local Governments To End Contracts That Let ICE Train On Their Gun Ranges

An arrangement in Escondido has sparked weeks of demonstrations.

3 San Diego Democrats To Skip Trump's State Of The Union Address

Another lawmaker plans to attend and bring a guest highlighting immigration issues.

Trump Declares CA-Based Navy Ship Will Deploy To Greenland

President Donald Trump said he would deploy the Navy ship to Greenland amid tension over his desire to own the island territory.

Trust That U.S. Elections Are Fair Drops 17% In 2 Years, UCSD Study Finds

The survey of 11,406 eligible voters found trust declined by 17% among Republicans, 13% among Democrats and 16% among independents.

Hundreds Of Properties Up For Sale In San Diego County Tax Auction

The auction, held March 13-18, features 686 properties for sale, according to the San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office.

San Diego County Lowers Flags To Honor Legacy Of Civil Rights Leader Rev. Jesse Jackson

The county will also illuminate the County Administration Center ​in downtown San Diego in honor of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson.

Sen. Blakespear Presents County With $1.67M Check For Veteran Housing

Last year, the county invested $683,900 in landlord incentives, helping secure housing for 243 veterans.

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Visits Otay Mesa, Says Border Is Secure

The secretary said Otay Mesa alone has 188,218 pounds of seized illicit drugs.

County Supervisors OK Using Unclaimed Tax Money For Senior Rent Aid

Supervisor Joel Anderson proposed using the unclaimed money, which would have been placed in the county's general fund budget otherwise.

County Supervisors OK Ordinance Updates For Wineries, Medical Trailers

The updates will allow live music at boutique wineries and a longer permit period for medical trailers in unincorporated areas.

San Diego County Supervisors Pass Alternative To Anti-Tax Proposal

The board approved a substitute that instead focuses on the county's response to anticipated reduced federal funding.

County Launches Homelessness Data Dashboards

The data tracks progress on multiple programs, as well as outcomes for people served by county outreach teams.

Immigration Arrests Surge By 1,500% In San Diego: ‘I Feel The Temperature Rising'

San Diego and Imperial counties saw nearly a 1500% increase in arrests for May to October.

Overtime Pay And Night Vision Binoculars: UC San Diego Is Among Agencies Helping Patrol Border

Local police forces get money every year from the Department of Homeland Security to assist with border patrol operations.

Ex-Top County Bureaucrat: I Flagged ‘Inappropriate And Unethical Activity'

Helen Robbins-Meyer confirmed she reported an alleged quid pro quo in a blockbuster 2023 email.

Three Ex-County Lawyers Departed With Payouts

Three top attorneys who recently left the County Counsel’s Office signed deals calling for each to receive more than $239,392.

Paid Protestors From LA Supported Airbnb During Vacation Home Tax Vote

Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera’s proposal to tax empty second homes and short-term vacation rentals died on Wednesday.

County Supervisor's Proposal On Protecting Trafficking Victims Fails To Advance

The proposal would have supported repealing a law that Supervisor Jim Desmond says has hampered efforts against sex trafficking.

County Supervisors Advance Fix Plans For Tijuana River Pollution Hot Spot

"The Tijuana River sewage crisis requires both long-term solutions and action now," Board Chair Terra Lawson-Remer said.

Hundreds Of San Diegans Participate In Annual Point-In-Time Homeless Count

"The Point-in-Time Count is a vital tool that helps us understand homelessness in our community and shape how we approach solutions."

County Supervisors Vote To Restrict Federal Access Without Warrant

The board approved an ordinance that restricts federal law enforcement access to county facilities without a warrant.

Supervisors Propose Immediate Fix At Tijuana River Pollution Hot Spot

"The Tijuana River sewage crisis requires both long-term solutions and action now," Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer said.

North County Cities Are Conforming To State Housing Laws But Working To Change Them Behind The Scenes

Leaders of small cities are becoming increasingly resistant to state housing laws, but their strategy has changed.