The Dems Who Want To Take On Issa

Two candidates, Ammar Campa-Najjar and San Diego Councilmember Marni von Wilpert have decided to run against U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa.

Workers Rallies Held On Labor Day​ In San Diego County

Protesters held several "Workers Over Billionaires" demonstrations throughout San Diego County Monday.

US Offers Military Funeral Honors To Jan. 6 Insurrectionist Ashli Babbitt

Offering honors to a Capitol rioter is part of President Donald Trump's bid to rewrite that chapter after the election as a patriotic stand.

2 County Supervisors Laud Water Board's Decision On South Bay Plant

They described that decision as "a major step toward reducing untreated sewage flows through the Tijuana River Valley."

County Supervisors OK Health Services Plan, Benefit Protections

The board approved a plan to make behavioral health services a separate department, while protecting access to the benefit programs.

County Supervisors Advance Policy Change On Reserves Amid Federal Cuts

The policy change will require a second reading before any formal approval, according to county rules.

County Supervisors OK Timeline In Search For New Treasurer​-Tax Collector

Following a 23-year career as the county's treasurer-tax collector, Dan McAllister announced July 25 that he would retire in a week's time.

San Diego County Supervisors Advance Juvenile Justice Reform Proposal

The board in favor of a motion banning the use of all chemical agents, including pepper spray, in youth detention centers.

Democratic Supervisors Renew Call To Tap County Reserves Amid Federal Cuts

Nearly 400,000 San Diegans risk losing health care, and 100,000 could lose food assistance, according to officials.

The Faster, Cheaper Way Homeless People Are Getting Housed

For the first time in three years, San Diego had more people exit than become homeless. Advocates are crediting diversion as the reason why.

Can North County Keep Working- And Middle-Class Families From Leaving?

Rising rents and limited housing options are pushing longtime residents out of their hometowns.

A Community Reeling From Months Of Disruptive Construction Asks: Was It Worth It?

City Heights residents and business owners expected a roadway project to improve safety for pedestrians on University Avenue.

Politics Report: Padres Do Some Polling

The Padres sent out a statement about the city of San Diego’s decision to raise parking meter rates around Petco Park during major events.

Over $1.1M Available In Unclaimed Funds In San Diego County

Does San Diego County owe you money? The Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office has $1,139,000 in unclaimed funds.

San Diego Housing Data Reveal Fastest Growth In Urban Core

“Downtown, as built out as it might look, you drive around and you can still find empty plots of land,” City Councilmember Kent Lee said.

San Diego County Supervisors Select Interim County Counsel

The county Board of Supervisors Thursday voted 3-0 to appoint David J. Smith as acting county counsel.

EPA Head And Mexican Government Sign Agreement To End Tijuana Sewage Flows

Since 2018, more than 200 billion gallons of toxic sewage, trash, and unmanaged stormwater have flowed across the border.

County Supervisors Vote In Favor Of Program For Employers In ICE Era

Board Chair Terra Lawson-Remer said she was prompted to craft the proposal after a raid on popular South Park restaurant Buona Forchetta.

Lawson-Remer Elected Chair Of San Diego County Board Of Supervisors

Monica Montgomery Steppe and Paloma Aguirre were selected as vice chair and chair pro tem, respectively.

Supervisor Proposes Program To Inform Employees About Rights In ICE Era

In the first half of this year, ICE agents have made hundreds of arrests, dwarfing the number from the last two years.

Paloma​ Aguirre Sworn In As San Diego County Supervisor

The District 1 representative said she is "ready to lead" on pressing issues ranging from the South Bay sewage crisis to more housing.

Rising Costs Drive Wedge Between South County Democrats, Environmentalists

Assemblymember David Alvarez says his working-class constituents are harmed by environmental rules that slow home construction.

10 San Diego County Affordable Housing Projects To Receive $14M In State Funds

The projects are expected to have units entering the market between December of 2026 and June of 2030.

Trash Pickup Strike Ends In Chula Vista

Trash pickup was delayed for several days in Chula Vista, as Republic is its only trash company.

JD Vance Heckled, Booed Leaving San Diego Restaurant

“I hope your Michelin star sushi was worth it, with 82 people dead in Texas,” one person said in a video posted Sunday on social media.

Trump Grant Freeze Puts Tens Of Millions Of Local K-12 Funding In Jeopardy

In the latest disruption of education norms, the Trump administration froze nearly $7 billion in federal grants.

The Progress Report: San Diego Unified Leaders Expand Restorative Discipline Policy As Funding Dips

Poor, minority and disabled students have often experienced suspension and expulsion rates much higher than their counterparts.

The Progress Report: San Diego Unified Leaders Expand Restorative Discipline Policy As Funding Dips

San Diego Unified’s board recently passed a new restorative justice policy they hope will help improve implementation.

El Cajon Lags Behind Rest Of Cities In Home Building Per Capita

In the last few years, El Cajon has permitted less than 10 new homes per thousand residents – fewer than any other city in San Diego County.

Paloma Aguirre Wins Board Of Supervisors Seat, John McCann Concedes

District 1 consists of three cities — Chula Vista, Imperial Beach and National City — plus 15 neighborhoods in San Diego.

Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre Wins Board Of Supervisors Seat

District 1 consists of three cities —​ Chula Vista, Imperial Beach and National City —​ plus 15 neighborhoods in San Diego.

Two Mayors Vie For San Diego County Supervisor Seat In Special Election

Tuesday is the deadline to cast ballots in the special election to fill the District 1 seat on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.

Black San Diegans Disproportionately Arrested On Prop. 36 Charges

“It is depressing. It’s extremely unfortunate, but it’s not surprising,” County Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe said.

The Progress Report: San Diego Unified Leaders Expand Restorative Discipline Policy As Funding Dips

San Diego Unified’s board has lost funding for some of the key positions that support implementing a new restorative justice policy.

San Diego County-Based Marines Stationed In Campo Near Border To Bolster Security

Marines set up tents in the community of Campo, just over a mile north of the border and a few miles east of Tecate, Mexico.

County Supervisors OK Grants To Support Food Bank, Co-Op Market

Food access programs in the region were bolstered after the board unanimously approved two grants totaling $750,000.

County Supervisors Approve $8.63B Budget For 2025-26 Fiscal Year

The overall budget was increased by $104 million or 1.2%, an official told supervisors.

County Supervisors Advance Plan For Tijuana River Sewage Issue

The board voted to advance a proposed action plan in response to the ongoing Tijuana River sewage crisis.

County Supervisors Advance Pilot Program To Help Homeless Veterans

The board voted to consider a program that would improve emergency housing for veterans living on the streets in unincorporated areas.

Less Than A Week Left For San Diego County Property Owners To Pay Taxes Before Penalties

Property tax payments are expected to generate a record-breaking $9.1 billion for the region, the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office said.