Politics and government news for greater San Diego

Portraits of three men and one woman arranged in a collage. Voters will choose from the field in the 48th congressional race.

Without Issa to run against, leading Dems in CA-48 race find themselves in a new race

by Dan Friedell • Special to Times of San Diego April 3, 2026, 12:06 p.m.April 3, 2026, 12:06 p.m.

California Democrats are banking on CA-48 as a pickup opportunity after redistricting. Rep. Darrell Issa’s departure reset the playing field.

A crowded ballroom with a person speaking at a podium and a sign reading "BIANCO FOR GOVERNOR" hanging on a wall in the background

California media outlets demand access to secret warrants in sheriff’s ballot seizure case

by Ryan Sabalow • CalMatters and Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters April 3, 2026, 10:25 a.m.April 3, 2026, 10:25 a.m.

A view of the green on a golf course, with flowering hedges in the foreground, a path twisting through the green toward many trees and a cityscape filled with buildings in the background under a grey cloudy sky.

San Diego’s new municipal golf tee time system is making money for $55 million golf fund

by JW August • Times of San Diego April 2, 2026, 6:19 p.m.April 2, 2026, 7:13 p.m.

Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., departs following votes at the Capitol, Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Washington.

A messy California governor’s race raises Democratic fears of potential loss

by Associated Press April 2, 2026, 5:30 p.m.April 2, 2026, 5:38 p.m.

City discusses what Heritage Preservation Program reforms mean

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego April 1, 2026, 12:40 p.m.April 1, 2026, 1:25 p.m.

A person in a red cap holds a "Protect Birthright Citizenship" sign in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. Bubbles float in the bright, sunny sky.

Trump watches as Supreme Court pokes holes in his attack on birthright citizenship

by Jose Pagliery • NOTUS April 1, 2026, 11:44 a.m.April 1, 2026, 11:44 a.m.

NPR headquarters

Federal judge permanently blocks presidential directive ending NPR, PBS funding

by Staff and Wire Reports March 31, 2026, 4:37 p.m.March 31, 2026, 4:38 p.m.

Ballot drop box

Trump signs executive order to create lists of people who are allowed to vote

by Associated Press March 31, 2026, 3:19 p.m.March 31, 2026, 3:20 p.m.

State senator looks to secure Midway Rising’s path forward, proposes CEQA exemption

by Tessa Balc • Times of San Diego March 31, 2026, 2:53 p.m.March 31, 2026, 3:15 p.m.

Several flyers, one in the center, and two on the right, with more on a side door, are posted on a closed glass door.

Life

For César Chávez supporters, a painful question: What to do with his legacy now

by Associated Press March 31, 2026, 9:00 a.m.March 31, 2026, 6:21 p.m.

Chad Bianco, flanked by flags and deputies, announces ballot seizure.

Riverside County sheriff reverses course on 2025 election claims as legal challenges grow

by Associated Press March 31, 2026, 8:14 a.m.March 31, 2026, 8:14 a.m.

The San Diego County Registrar of Voters, where people are approaching to cast their ballots. They may do so in general, primary or special elections.

The Trump administration won’t rule out the possibility of federal agents at polls

by Adora Brown and Manuela Silva • NOTUS March 30, 2026, 3:15 p.m.

Map of "City of Poway Tract No. 17-005, Hidden Valley Ranch," shows lot divisions and roads. Contains a north arrow, scale, and a legend.

Tribal leaders push back after human remains are found on Poway development site

by Katie Futterman • inewsource March 30, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

A group of people sits attentively in a formal setting, possibly a courtroom or legislative chamber. They are dressed in professional attire.

Immigration, Politics

California legislators increase scrutiny on what info ICE gets from state ‘fusion centers’

by Khari Johnson • CalMatters March 29, 2026, 2:00 p.m.