County Supervisors Advance Two Immigration-Related Proposals

One sets guidelines on permitting federal authorities to enter county facilities, and the other deals with people impersonating officers.

County Supervisors Vote Down Home Ownership Proposal

Opponents during the board meeting said the wording of Supervisor Jim Desmond's proposal seemed to single out certain minority groups.

Newsom Kills Glitter, Microbead Ban Bill Authored By SD Lawmaker

A locally authored bill would have banned the sale of certain exfoliants in personal care products and glitter.

County's Pharmacy Chief Also Works At A Law Firm

Emily Do joined county government after working almost five years in the state public health department, according to her LinkedIn profile.

Registrar Of Voters Changes Course

After decades of imposing a strict, unforgiving interpretation of compliance, the Registrar of Voters has quietly updated its guidance.

Many Government Offices To Close Monday For Indigenous Peoples' Day

Indigenous Peoples' Day, formerly Columbus Day, is observed annually on the second Monday in October.

Newsom Signs Sweeping Housing Bill Allowing Taller, Denser Housing In San Diego

The law overrides local zoning standards, allowing taller and more dense housing near specific transit stops in San Diego.

Farmers Say Supervisor's Sewage Efforts Cost Them Their Livelihood

The board voted to end its role as manager of the garden and evict the gardeners at its most recent board meeting on September 10.

County Waives Fees For Disaster Recovery

East County residents impacted by the Coches Fire in Lakeside Sep. 8 are eligible for several fee waivers.

Ballots Headed To San Diego County Voters For Nov. 4 Special Election

More than 2 million of the ballots are being mailed to registered voters, along with an "I Voted" sticker.

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 million in unclaimed funds.

2 County Supervisors Propose Special Subcommittee On Fiscal Planning

They warned without a local plan, local services like emergency response, mental health and food assistance could be left vulnerable.

San Diego County Supervisors Strengthen Law Enforcement Oversight Board

The group is comprised of 11 volunteer members from all five supervisory districts.

All Eyes On Mayor As San Diego's Chief Financial Officer Gets Job At Port

The city of San Diego's chief financial officer, Matt Vespi, is headed to the Port of San Diego.

2 County Supervisors Propose Special Subcommittee On Fiscal Planning

"A budget is a moral document, and when we cut lifelines to the vulnerable, we bankrupt the compassion that defines public service."

State Awards 4 San Diego County Housing Developments Nearly $60M

The funds are part of over $141 million slated in awards intended to reduce homelessness and increase housing availability across the state.

Supervisor Lawson-Remer Urges San Diegans To Prepare For Food Benefit Cuts

The county is developing a notification plan to allow those who might lose benefits advance knowledge before the program is slashed.

State Officials Issue New Citrus Quarantine In Northern San Diego County

A citrus quarantine was issued this week for northern San Diego County and part of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.

San Diego County Supervisors Block Major Use Permit For Sand Mine Project

A Jamul resident said approving the mine would be the "Tijuana sewage crisis 2.0."

County Supervisors Vote 3-2 To Change Budget Reserves Formula

The board increases the county's recognized emergency reserves from $692 million to $1.327 billion, according to the proposal's sponsors.

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.