Politics and government news for greater San Diego

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11 former San Diego prosecutors join 900 ex-DOJ lawyers opposing Bove’s judicial nomination

by Staff and Wire Reports July 16, 2025, 9:32 p.m.July 16, 2025, 9:32 p.m.

A giant "VOTE HERE" sign at the Registrar of Voters office, with people streaming in and out

California Republican lawmakers launch campaign to require voter ID

by Trân Nguyễn • Associated Press July 16, 2025, 2:44 p.m.July 16, 2025, 2:44 p.m.

Soldiers in camouflage with shields labeled "CALIFORNIA NATIONAL."

Pentagon ends deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles

by Associated Press July 16, 2025, 2:25 p.m.July 16, 2025, 2:26 p.m.

U.S. Department of Education building facade with windows and large metallic lettering.

Students with discrimination complaints left in limbo months after California civil rights office closed

by Emma Gallegos • EdSource July 16, 2025, 1:53 p.m.July 16, 2025, 1:53 p.m.

A person in a suit gesturing with a pencil in hand, speaking into a microphone.

Researchers fear ‘crown jewel’ genetic project run by the VA is in jeopardy

by Darius Tahir • KFF Health News July 16, 2025, 1:07 p.m.July 16, 2025, 1:07 p.m.

Recycling and trash bins line an alley in Ocean Beach.

San Diego cracking down on landlords overcharging tenants for utilities

by Madeline Nguyen • Times of San Diego July 15, 2025, 10:03 p.m.July 15, 2025, 10:03 p.m.

Beach closure, sewage

State legislation for Tijuana River crisis stalls in Assembly

by Gabrielle Wallace • Times of San Diego July 15, 2025, 9:56 p.m.July 16, 2025, 8:25 a.m.

Firefighters stand behind a fire engine with a hose leading off the back of the vehicle.

Issa bill to streamline hiring of firefighters passes in House committee

by Staff and Wire Reports July 15, 2025, 5:29 p.m.July 15, 2025, 5:40 p.m.

Law enforcement officers in tactical gear near a military vehicle, facing a woman.

Letting ICE agents wear masks could create bigger safety issues, critics warn

by Emily Kennard • NOTUS July 15, 2025, 1:52 p.m.July 15, 2025, 1:52 p.m.

Chaos, confusion continue with La Jolla Town Council’s actions

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego July 15, 2025, 12:52 p.m.July 15, 2025, 12:52 p.m.

In-N-Out Burger sign with a vintage yellow arrow; clear sky and palm tree in the background.

Touting MAHA, White House links to In-N-Out post that was an April Fools’ prank

by Nuha Dolby • NOTUS July 15, 2025, 10:02 a.m.July 15, 2025, 10:02 a.m.

101 Ash St. in downtown San Diego has been a source of controversy for San Diego city leaders and candidates.

San Diego taxpayer sues over transparency in 101 Ash Street $250M proposal

by City News Service July 14, 2025, 3:31 p.m.July 14, 2025, 3:56 p.m.

San Diego lifts summer construction moratorium in beach communities

by City News Service July 14, 2025, 1:01 p.m.July 14, 2025, 1:01 p.m.

San Diego ends seasonal ban on beach-area construction to speed up projects

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego July 14, 2025, 12:32 p.m.July 16, 2025, 9:19 p.m.