County Leaders To Get Full Picture Of Emergency Preparedness, Response

The fires in Los Angeles are at the forefront of many minds in San Diego, but the Border 2 Fire brought the point even closer to home.

Postcards Sent To County District 1 Voters Ahead Of Special Election

Voters are electing a person to fill the district's vacant seat on the Board of Supervisors​.

County's Mobile Crisis Response Teams Celebrate 4 Years Of Growth

The Mobile Crisis Response Team program is celebrating four years supporting those facing behavioral health crises.

Hundreds Expected to March in Unity Demonstration In San Diego

Hundreds of registered attendees gathered at Waterfront Park Saturday for the People's March in San Diego.

County Supervisors OK Special Election For Vacant District 1 Seat

The election is estimated to cost between $2 million and $6.6 million, according to the county.

County Supervisors Set To Decide How To Fill Empty District 1 Seat

There are several options facing the board, including holding a special election, appointing someone to replace Nora Vargas or doing both.

Candidate Calls For Special Election For Vacated Supervisor Seat

Nora Vargas announced on Dec. 20 that she wouldn't serve a second term after winning re-election in November.

Applicants Sought For County's Citizens' Law Enforcement Review Board

CLERB investigates citizen complaints against San Diego County Sheriff's deputies and probation officers.

Attempt To Pick San Diego County Supervisor Leaders Fails

Terra Lawson-Remer will continue as acting chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.

Supervisors Discuss Options After Rejection Of Superfund Designation

A Superfund designation lets the EPA clean up contaminated areas.

California AG Touts 2024 Fentanyl Abatement Efforts Taken In SD County

FAST's goals include halting cross-border trafficking of the drug and conducting investigations into fentanyl-related overdose deaths.

County Supervisors Anderson, Lawson-Remer Sworn In For 2nd Term

The Board of Supervisors' new governing year will start minus one member: Nora Vargas, the former District 1 supervisor.

In 2025, San Diego Can't Look Away From The Screaming

A few weeks ago, a man in the alley behind our house began screaming. Screaming is not unusual around us, unfortunately.

City's Housing Agency Won't Issue Vouchers For New Housing Projects

The Housing Commission isn’t expecting to receive more voucher funding from HUD that could turn the dial anytime soon.

Chairwoman Nora Vargas To Step Down From County Board Of Supervisors

She will step down from the board at the end of her current term on Jan. 6, despite winning a second term in November's election.

2 Announcements Could Offer Relief For Border Sewage Pollution Crisis

Over 100 billion gallons of sewage, trash and contaminated stormwater have flowed across the border and out to sea in the past five years.

State Transportation Commission Commits Millions To County Projects

Millions in state funding is headed to San Diego County for transportation projects throughout the region.

San Diego County Budget Facing Difficult Period: Staff Report

"To put it bluntly, the picture is not rosy," Chief Financial Officer Joan Bracci told the board.

Desperate Tenants Turn To Cities As Rents Rise

Imperial Beach will be the latest San Diego County city to enact tenant protections as institutional investors transform the housing market.

How A Foster Care Agency's Contract With Sweetwater Schools Went Down In Flames

Sweetwater officials allege New Alternatives violated students’ rights by not providing them mental health services.

Supervisors Vote To Deny Aid To Feds On Immigration

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to restrict the use of county resources for federal immigration enforcement.

Supervisors Vote For Stronger Law Enforcement Review Board Powers

The vote follows public outcry over numerous deaths in San Diego County jails.

Supes To Consider Bolstering Strength Of Law Enforcement Review Board

According to the San Diego County Sheriff's own reporting, there have been seven in-custody deaths this year, the most recent being in July.

First Installment Of Property Taxes Due Tuesday In San Diego County

Property tax payments are expected to generate a record $9.08 billion dollars for the region.

San Diego County Tax Deadline Is Tuesday: What To Know

Property tax payments sent after Tuesday incur a 10 percent late fee, but it's free to pay online with an e-check.

San Diego Plans Series Of Shelter Openings And Closures

The city plans to close several of its homeless shelters at the end of the month.

New Port-Of-Entry On The Way: Newsom Announces Bolstered Border Policy

"This new port-of-entry will strengthen California's world-leading economy, create jobs and support regional communities through trade."

Morning Report: The Battle Against Homeless Shelters

Mayor Todd Gloria faced the wrath and skepticism of Point Loma residents over plans to open a parking lot for people living in vehicles.

Mayor Todd Gloria Announces Cutbacks As SD Faces Large Budget Deficit

San Diego faces a $258 million deficit in the coming fiscal year.

When The Old Haunts Get Bulldozed For Much-Needed Housing

There’s a plan in place to redevelop the entire plaza into market-rate housing, affordable housing and retail space.

No Longer ‘Norita.' Some Of Nora Vargas' Constituents Sour On Her Leadership

Vargas, born in Tijuana and raised in Mexico and the U.S. was the first woman of color and the first immigrant elected to the Board.

San Diego County Completes Federal Border Chemical Exposure Assessment

More than 2,150 county residents responded to a federal survey about how pollutants in the Tijuana River Valley have impacted their lives.

Measure G Tax Increase For Transportation Projects Rejected By Voters

Measure G would have authorized spending the sales tax proceeds on a number of transit-related operations.

Chula Vista's New Councilmembers Bring Big To-Do Lists

Chula Vista political observers had a nickname for Michael Inzunza during his race to represent the city's third council district:

Voices Of The Voters: These Two Didn't Like Sales Taxes

Voter Ashley Rodriguez in Point Loma voted “no” on both proposed sales tax increases on this year’s ballot.

Deadly Failure: Documenting A Voice Investigation

The story follows Petty Officer 2nd Class Tiara Gray, who died aboard the USS Essex in 2018 off the shores of San Diego.

Applicants Needed For 2025-26 San Diego County Grand Jury

Qualified San Diego County residents must apply by Jan. 10, 2025.

Morning Report: Races Too Close To Call And A School Board Surprise

One of the San Diego Unified school board's most defining qualities over the past decade has been its near-perfect unanimity.

District 1 Supervisor Race: Vargas Poised To Win Second Term

Board of Supervisors Chair Nora Vargas was well on her way Wednesday to capturing a second term.

District 2 Supervisor Race: Anderson Rolling Toward Second Term

County Supervisor Joel Anderson had a big lead over challenger Gina Jacobs.