Politics and government news for greater San Diego

Sen. Feinstein

California’s Senior Sen. Dianne Feinstein Hospitalized After Fall in San Francisco Home

by Reuters Aug. 9, 2023, 11:15 p.m.Aug. 10, 2023, 6:39 a.m.

Rooftop solar panels

City Adds Instant Permitting for Solar Projects in Latest Attempt to Streamline Approval Process

by Editor Aug. 8, 2023, 11:15 p.m.Aug. 9, 2023, 7:26 a.m.

SANDAG Issues Call for Applicants for Agency’s Audit Committee

by Editor Aug. 8, 2023, 10:50 p.m.Aug. 9, 2023, 7:30 a.m.

Los Angeles skyline

11,000 City Workers in Los Angeles Begin One-Day Walkout Over ‘Bad Faith’ in Contract Talks

by City News Service Aug. 8, 2023, 8:48 a.m.Aug. 8, 2023, 8:48 a.m.

Migrants walk back to Mexico on border bridge

Biden Asylum Restrictions at Border Can Stay in Place for Now, CA Appeals Court Says

by Reuters Aug. 6, 2023, 10:55 p.m.Aug. 7, 2023, 7:31 a.m.

Residential construction

California Voters Could Be Asked to OK $35 Billion in Bond Issues for Housing, Homeless Programs

by Ben Christopher • CalMatters Aug. 5, 2023, 11:45 p.m.Aug. 6, 2023, 7:18 a.m.

From left: Janessa Goldbeck, Amy Reichert and Monica Montgomery Steppe.

Voter Guide to Aug. 15 Special Primary for District 4 County Supervisor Seat

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Aug. 4, 2023, 11:55 p.m.Aug. 5, 2023, 7:31 a.m.

bused from Texas

Seventh Bus Carrying Asylum Seekers Sent from Texas Arrives in Downtown Los Angeles

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego Aug. 4, 2023, 3:54 p.m.Aug. 4, 2023, 3:55 p.m.

New housing is seen under construction in 2023 in Otay Mesa. (File photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego)

Mayor Gloria’s Housing Package Moves Forward, But SB 10 Plan Held Back for Study

by Editor Aug. 3, 2023, 11:30 p.m.Aug. 4, 2023, 6:51 a.m.

Newsom and DeSantis

California Gov. Gavin Newsom to Debate Florida Rival Ron DeSantis on Fox News

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Aug. 3, 2023, 10:55 p.m.Aug. 4, 2023, 7:18 a.m.

Backyard of contemporary home in Vista Santa Fe

San Diego County Property Assessment Sets Records for 11th Straight Year

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego Aug. 2, 2023, 10:50 p.m.Aug. 3, 2023, 12:11 a.m.

A smart streetlight in La Jolla with license plate readers

City Council Gives Final Approval for ‘Smart Streetlights’ and License-Plate Readers

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego Aug. 1, 2023, 11:55 p.m.Aug. 2, 2023, 1:48 a.m.

John Eastman at Trump rally

Ex-Chapman Law Professor John Eastman an Unnamed Co-Conspirator in Trump Jan. 6 Indictment

by Staff and Wire Reports Aug. 1, 2023, 11:33 p.m.Aug. 2, 2023, 7:00 a.m.

Scaffolding surrounds a building under construction

San Diego Grants Second 180-Day Extension for Building Permit Applications

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego Aug. 1, 2023, 11:05 p.m.Aug. 2, 2023, 1:54 a.m.