Politics and government news for greater San Diego

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Property tax for Balboa Park upgrades could be headed to November ballot

by Andrew Keatts • Times of San Diego Feb. 25, 2026, 6:40 a.m.

A proposed ballot measure would increase property taxes on city residents to pay for a long list of upgrades for Balboa Park.

Escondido’s had a contract with ICE for more than a decade. Now critics want the city to end it

by Katie Futterman • inewsource Feb. 24, 2026, 6:12 p.m.Feb. 25, 2026, 8:09 a.m.

Cycling, public safety advocates call for action after fatal hit-and-runs in PB

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego Feb. 24, 2026, 12:22 p.m.Feb. 24, 2026, 4:57 p.m.

Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera gestures towards his heart while speaking to assembled volunteers.

The second homes tax returns — maybe with a better chance of council support

by Tessa Balc • Times of San Diego Feb. 24, 2026, 11:24 a.m.Feb. 24, 2026, 8:47 p.m.

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A policy wonk who wants Nancy Pelosi’s House seat is unafraid of a fight

by Sophie Austin • Associated Press Feb. 24, 2026, 10:30 a.m.

New immigration agents are being trained to violate the Constitution, former ICE lawyer says

by Jackie Llanos • NOTUS Feb. 24, 2026, 9:08 a.m.Feb. 24, 2026, 9:08 a.m.

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Historic preservation reforms head to San Diego City Council

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego Feb. 23, 2026, 9:21 p.m.Feb. 24, 2026, 2:31 p.m.

A woman in a blue suit speaks at a podium with microphones in front of a U.S. flag and blue curtain, conveying a serious and focused tone.

California’s ‘forever speaker’ Nancy Pelosi takes final bow — in heels — at 85

by Juliet Williams • CalMatters Feb. 23, 2026, 4:15 p.m.

The USNS Mercy returned to San Diego with about 350 crew members. Medical personnel were bused back starting Tuesday.

San Diego-based USNS Mercy not deployed to Greenland, Denmark says

by Staff and Wire Reports Feb. 22, 2026, 12:26 p.m.Feb. 22, 2026, 12:26 p.m.

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Adam Schiff’s legal fund raises $1.2 million in defense against Trump

by Dave Levinthal • NOTUS Feb. 22, 2026, 8:00 a.m.

A trolley car is seen on an overpass passing over a multi-lane freeway in the bright daylight.

Raise fares or cut service: MTS budget woes force bad options on riders who rely on transit

by Alejandro Maciel • Times of San Diego Feb. 21, 2026, 3:20 p.m.Feb. 21, 2026, 3:23 p.m.

A trolley car is seen on an overpass passing over a multi-lane freeway in the bright daylight.

MTS analiza aumentos de tarifas o recortes de servicio. ¿Qué prefiere usted?

by Alejandro Maciel • Tiempos de San Diego Feb. 21, 2026, 3:20 p.m.Feb. 23, 2026, 2:26 p.m.

San Luis Rey River outlet

Millions in federal funding awarded for long-delayed San Luis Rey River project

by City News Service Feb. 20, 2026, 6:11 p.m.Feb. 20, 2026, 6:11 p.m.

Bailey Balboa Park parking fees rally City Council

Former mayor of Coronado announces run for San Diego City Council

by Tessa Balc • Times of San Diego Feb. 19, 2026, 6:03 p.m.Feb. 24, 2026, 7:19 p.m.