Deborah Brennan • CalMatters, Author at Times of San Diego

A group of people holding papers and illuminated by a flashlight, participating in a festive activity with colorful lanterns around them.

Life

In an era of ICE raids, a Latino Christmas tradition proceeds with caution

by Deborah Brennan • CalMatters Dec. 24, 2025, 9:30 a.m.

San Marcos residents celebrate the holiday tradition of posadas together, while navigating fear and tension caused by increased ICE enforcement.

Foam runs through water in sediment around a flowing river with pipes spewing rust colored water into the flow.

Local legislators press state to catch up to feds on Tijuana River pollution clean up

by Deborah Brennan • CalMatters Dec. 22, 2025, 9:30 a.m.

A woman, Paloma Aguirre, in dark clothing and galoshes, stands in mud with a large puddle of water behind her.

How Paloma Aguirre forged path from surfer to politician in border sewage fight

by Deborah Brennan • CalMatters Dec. 6, 2025, 6:10 p.m.Dec. 6, 2025, 6:10 p.m.

A person wearing a plaid shirt and brown vest speaks into a microphone

San Diego may lose its only Republican in Congress after Prop. 50

by Deborah Brennan • CalMatters Nov. 23, 2025, 10:52 a.m.Nov. 23, 2025, 10:52 a.m.

A group of graduates in black gowns and caps standing in rows at a commencement ceremony.

California’s next university has a plan and programs – all it needs is a campus

by Deborah Brennan • CalMatters Oct. 30, 2025, 8:40 a.m.Oct. 30, 2025, 1:31 p.m.

KLM at SAN

Arts

San Diego airport boosted by new Terminal 1, rise in international routes

by Deborah Brennan • CalMatters Oct. 11, 2025, 6:29 p.m.Oct. 11, 2025, 6:29 p.m.

San Diego service members bracing for wage freezes, furloughs

by Deborah Brennan • CalMatters Oct. 9, 2025, 8:38 a.m.Oct. 9, 2025, 8:38 a.m.

Entrance of the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building with a metal awning and glass doors, featuring nearby dark metallic sculptures.

Crime

Sen. Alex Padilla quietly observes San Diego immigration court

by Deborah Brennan • CalMatters Sept. 29, 2025, 9:23 a.m.Sept. 29, 2025, 9:23 a.m.

The Salton Sea from above.

Life

Critics of Salton Sea lithium mining continue fight for safeguards

by Deborah Brennan • CalMatters Sept. 18, 2025, 3:30 p.m.Sept. 18, 2025, 3:32 p.m.

Chuckwalla National Monument

Trump may rescind designation of Chuckwalla Monument in Riverside County

by Deborah Brennan • CalMatters July 13, 2025, 8:15 a.m.

Salton Sea

Life

New Conservancy Aims to Save California’s Most Imperiled Lake

by Deborah Brennan • CalMatters March 12, 2025, 11:25 p.m.March 13, 2025, 7:36 a.m.

Line Fire

Crime

Wildfires in Past Week Cast New Light on Insurance Crisis for California Homeowners

by Deborah Brennan • CalMatters Sept. 14, 2024, 11:45 p.m.Sept. 15, 2024, 7:05 a.m.

Warehouse in San Bernardino

Warehouse Rules in Last-Minute Assembly Bill Divide Inland Empire

by Deborah Brennan • CalMatters Sept. 7, 2024, 11:05 p.m.Sept. 8, 2024, 6:43 a.m.

the Planned Parenthood Joan and Irwin Jacobs Center

California Clinics Brace for Fallout After Arizona Reinstates Abortion Law from 1864

by Deborah Brennan • CalMatters April 13, 2024, 11:45 p.m.April 14, 2024, 12:28 a.m.