Politics and government news for greater San Diego

Marni von Wilpert take back congress sign

National Democratic committee boosts Von Wilpert as she shifts focus to Desmond in 48th District House race

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego June 4, 2026, 6:20 p.m.June 4, 2026, 6:23 p.m.

Two men stand side by side, each speaking passionately. The man on the left wears glasses and a dark suit, while the man on the right is bald, in a suit with an open collar shirt.

Cinco cosas que debes saber sobre las elecciones de California, del Congreso a la carrera por la gobernación

by Ben Christopher • CalMatters June 4, 2026, 4:18 p.m.June 4, 2026, 4:18 p.m.

Many residents don’t like bike lanes, but they’re not costly. OT, though, stands out in San Diego’s transportation spending

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego June 4, 2026, 3:10 p.m.June 4, 2026, 2:48 p.m.

Marine recruits

Concerns raised over deep cuts to civilian support staff for families of United States Marines

by Marcus Baram • Capital & Main June 4, 2026, 9:00 a.m.June 4, 2026, 10:16 a.m.

Local elected Democrats endorse Marni von Wilpert for 48th District

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego June 3, 2026, 2:57 p.m.June 3, 2026, 4:18 p.m.

Colorado River

Agencies in 3 states sign MOU to share water across dry Colorado River basin

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego June 3, 2026, 2:20 p.m.June 3, 2026, 2:20 p.m.

Two men stand side by side, each speaking passionately. The man on the left wears glasses and a dark suit, while the man on the right is bald, in a suit with an open collar shirt.

Five things to know about California’s election, from Congress to the governor’s race

by Ben Christoper • CalMatters June 3, 2026, 7:39 a.m.June 3, 2026, 8:41 a.m.

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Hilton, Becerra take lead, with Steyer in third, in California’s hot race for governor

by Associated Press June 3, 2026, 12:35 a.m.June 3, 2026, 8:39 a.m.

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San Marcos Mayor Jones advances in District 5 county race. It’s unclear who she’ll face.

by Andrew Keatts • Times of San Diego June 2, 2026, 10:30 p.m.June 3, 2026, 3:33 a.m.

State capitol building

Who’s winning California’s statewide races? Here’s what we know so far

by Kate Wolffe • CalMatters June 2, 2026, 10:16 p.m.June 3, 2026, 8:44 a.m.

San Diego Districts 4 and 6 election results: Councilman Henry Foster trails early

by Tessa Balc • Times of San Diego June 2, 2026, 9:28 p.m.June 3, 2026, 9:48 a.m.

A man holds the mic, speaking before a group of people holding signs saying "Elect Antonio Martinez for San Diego City Council"

Three candidates clustered close in race to replace Moreno in San Diego’s District 8

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego June 2, 2026, 9:14 p.m.June 3, 2026, 3:01 p.m.

Construction in San Diego. (Photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego)

Measure A, tax on vacant homes in San Diego, faces steep deficit in early returns

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego June 2, 2026, 9:00 p.m.June 3, 2026, 2:59 p.m.

Jim Desmond CA-48 election night

Desmond, von Wilpert to face off in redrawn CA-48 that could decide control of Congress

by Andrew Keatts • Times of San Diego June 2, 2026, 8:57 p.m.June 3, 2026, 12:32 p.m.