Politics and government news for greater San Diego

Sheriff, mental health experts sound alarm over loss of funding for mobile crisis teams in state budget

by Eileen Mamaghani • Times of San Diego May 30, 2026, 3:00 p.m.May 30, 2026, 2:04 p.m.

Official ballot box on a table with "I Voted" stickers scattered around. The background features blue voting booths, evoking a sense of civic duty.

New California law bans law enforcement from interfering in state elections

by Maya C. Miller • CalMatters May 30, 2026, 2:00 p.m.May 30, 2026, 11:02 a.m.

Poll workers collected ballots at San Diego County Registrar of Voters. Photo by Chris Stone

More than 20 voting centers open around SD for final early voting weekend

by Staff and Wire Reports May 30, 2026, 11:00 a.m.May 30, 2026, 11:11 a.m.

A man votes at a booth featuring an American flag and the word "VOTE" in bold letters. The setting is a classroom with a colorful bulletin board.

Late surge in CA-48 super PAC money pushes spending against Campa-Najjar past $3.4 million

by Tessa Balc • Times of San Diego May 29, 2026, 4:47 p.m.May 29, 2026, 5:06 p.m.

San Diego y el redibujado distrito CA-48 podrían definir el control de la Cámara. ¿Fallarán los demócratas?

by Dan Friedell • Special to Times of San Diego May 29, 2026, 11:58 a.m.May 29, 2026, 1:48 p.m.

Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco

Republican Steve Hilton promises ‘real change’ in California governor’s race

by Alejandro Maciel • Times of San Diego May 29, 2026, 11:15 a.m.May 29, 2026, 11:29 a.m.

A man who is clasping his hands stands between two state of California flags.

Democrat Xavier Becerra leverages experience, immigrant roots in bid for California governor

by Alejandro Maciel • Times of San Diego May 29, 2026, 11:15 a.m.May 29, 2026, 11:42 a.m.

San Diego’s gerrymandered CA-48 could decide control of the House. Will Democrats blow it?

by Dan Friedell • Special to Times of San Diego May 29, 2026, 10:00 a.m.May 29, 2026, 1:12 p.m.

The white dome of a mosque beind palm trees with a wide road and police cars

Crime

More than 200 religious groups get state security grants after San Diego mosque killings

by City News Service May 28, 2026, 3:24 p.m.May 28, 2026, 3:24 p.m.

Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco

Steve Hilton promete ‘cambio real’ en California mientras busca la candidatura republicana a la gubernatura

by Alejandro Maciel • Tiempos de San Diego May 28, 2026, 1:02 p.m.May 29, 2026, 11:26 a.m.

The San Diego County Registrar of Voters, where people are approaching to cast their ballots. They may do so in general, primary or special elections.

Proposal for half-cent sales tax increase in San Diego County makes November ballot

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego May 28, 2026, 1:00 p.m.May 28, 2026, 1:00 p.m.

Protester rests with his sign: Latinos for Black Lives.

Economía y seguridad son las principales preocupaciones de los latinos ante las elecciones

by Alejandro Maciel • Tiempos de San Diego May 28, 2026, 12:50 p.m.May 28, 2026, 12:50 p.m.

California Atty. Gen. Xavier Becerra

Xavier Becerra apuesta por su experiencia y raíces migrantes como ejes para la gubernatura de California

by Alejandro Maciel • Tiempos de San Diego May 28, 2026, 12:26 p.m.May 29, 2026, 11:45 a.m.

Last year, 12 San Diego firefighters earned over $200,000 in overtime pay. One firefighter made $1.18 million in the past five years.

by Dorian Hargrove • Times of San Diego May 27, 2026, 3:00 p.m.Aug. 26, 2026, 7:05 a.m.