Politics and government news for greater San Diego

As protests spread across US, San Diego communities join anti-ICE stand

by Staff and Wire Reports Jan. 10, 2026, 5:37 p.m.Jan. 10, 2026, 5:37 p.m.

Local protests on Saturday included Mira Mesa, Mission Valley, Pacific Beach, Chula Vista, Del Mar and Encinitas. More are set for Sunday.

Dozens of people gather beneath a street sign holding U.S. flags and signings protesting ICE actions in Minnesota.

Multiple anti-ICE protests planned for San Diego County

by City News Service Jan. 10, 2026, 8:42 a.m.Jan. 10, 2026, 8:48 a.m.

The White House in Washington D.C. as seen across a broad expanse of lawn.

Judge: Trump officials can’t block child care, other federal funds for California, 4 states

by Associated Press Jan. 9, 2026, 7:39 p.m.Jan. 9, 2026, 7:39 p.m.

State capitol building

Governor proposes 2026-27 California budget with significantly lower deficit

by Associated Press Jan. 9, 2026, 7:19 p.m.Jan. 9, 2026, 7:19 p.m.

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

He spent 7 weeks in ICE detention. Why his case shows new legal obstacles for immigrants

by Wendy Fry • CalMatters Jan. 9, 2026, 1:55 p.m.Jan. 9, 2026, 1:56 p.m.

Person in a gray suit stands in front of an American flag and a blue curtain.

Democratic lawmakers urge Trump team to unfreeze social welfare funding; California, other states sue over cuts

by Raymond Fernández • NOTUS Jan. 9, 2026, 7:37 a.m.Jan. 9, 2026, 10:27 a.m.

San Diego protests continue in wake of killing of Minnesota woman by ICE officer

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego Jan. 8, 2026, 10:45 p.m.Jan. 8, 2026, 10:45 p.m.

Gov. Gavin Newsom greets legislators

Newsom punches back at California’s critics, Trump in final State of State address

by Associated Press Jan. 8, 2026, 4:57 p.m.Jan. 8, 2026, 6:17 p.m.

Downtown El Cajon

El Cajon announces appointment of new city attorney

by City News Service Jan. 8, 2026, 11:59 a.m.Jan. 8, 2026, 11:59 a.m.

Flashback: Jan. 8, 1912 — San Diego’s ‘Free Speech Fight’ begins

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego Jan. 8, 2026, 5:00 a.m.

Carlsbad City Hall

Carlsbad declares state of emergency to fast track storm drain repairs near bluffs

by City News Service Jan. 7, 2026, 8:49 p.m.Jan. 7, 2026, 8:49 p.m.

A teacher demonstrating gestures to students in a classroom with a whiteboard and educational posters.

Will this be the year California makes kindergarten mandatory?

by Carolyn Jones • CalMatters Jan. 7, 2026, 2:00 p.m.

Campillo proposes ‘targeted’ changes to parking fees around Petco Park, downtown

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego Jan. 7, 2026, 12:15 p.m.Jan. 7, 2026, 6:39 p.m.

The "California Courier," a "pink slime" website that shares a name with a legitimate news organization. (Screenshot)

Mysterious California news site appears ahead of 2026 elections

by Colin Lecher • CalMatters Jan. 7, 2026, 10:00 a.m.