Politics and government news for greater San Diego

A sanitation worker in an orange uniform stands on the back of a white garbage truck on a suburban street, surrounded by trees and greenery.

City Council will consider settlement in trash fee case

by Arturo Garcia • Times of San Diego May 10, 2026, 5:30 p.m.May 10, 2026, 5:30 p.m.

A white man in a dark suit and white button-down shirt smiles.

California to provide free diapers to newborns at more than 60 hospitals

by Sophie Austin • Associated Press May 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m.May 10, 2026, 2:35 p.m.

A diverse group of people smiling and holding blue and purple signs advocating for survivor services in a park setting, conveying unity and determination.

Federal funds for domestic violence services are falling short. California survivors are pushing for a fix

by Jasmine Mithani • The 19th May 10, 2026, 3:00 p.m.May 9, 2026, 4:06 p.m.

Steve Egger looks over what scientists call "the Saturn hot spot," a section of the Tijuana River where the contaminated water splashes out of pipes and creates pools of foam near his home Friday, March 6, 2026, in San Diego. (Photo by Gregory Bul/AP Photol)

Children are sick and people can’t breathe; how local leaders are responding to a sewage pollution crisis

by Deborah Brennan • CalMatters May 10, 2026, 1:00 p.m.May 8, 2026, 1:50 p.m.

A San Diego Police Department patch

One officer collected $1.28 million in overtime over five years: A look at SDPD’s massive OT payouts

by Dorian Hargrove • Times of San Diego May 10, 2026, 10:00 a.m.May 8, 2026, 2:31 p.m.

A group of people wearing red shirts stand in front of a bus with "California" in bold letters. They hold signs reading "Nurses for Tom Steyer," smiling and engaged.

In California governor race, single-payer is a litmus test. There’s still no way to pay for it

by Christine Mai-Duc • KFF Health News May 9, 2026, 4:00 p.m.May 9, 2026, 2:27 p.m.

A man in a blue shirt speaks at a council meeting. Five officials are seated at a long desk, with American and California flags displayed behind them.

California could be the first state to ban quartz countertops

by Semantha Raquel Norris • Capital & Main May 9, 2026, 2:00 p.m.May 9, 2026, 12:48 p.m.

California governor debate

For the lone woman left in the California governor’s race, it’s all about ‘temperament’

by Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters May 9, 2026, 9:00 a.m.May 8, 2026, 10:21 a.m.

Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, standing in front of a Mexican flag and a mural of a young woman.

U.S. launches review of Mexican consulates that could lead to closures

by Associated Press May 8, 2026, 5:22 p.m.May 8, 2026, 5:22 p.m.

Parking meters on Garnet Avenue in Pacific Beach. (File photo by Thomas Melville/Beach & Bay Press)

More than 5,000 repairs made since parking meter fees reformed in October, city says

by Staff and Wire Reports May 7, 2026, 1:01 p.m.May 7, 2026, 7:12 p.m.

Arts

San Diego artists and supporters speak out about cuts to art programs

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego May 7, 2026, 9:19 a.m.May 7, 2026, 9:19 a.m.

Classic building with tall columns and intricate sculptures on the facade, framed by lush green trees, under a clear blue sky.

In the six-way race to be California’s treasurer, it likely comes down to two Democrats

by Ben Christopher • CalMatters May 7, 2026, 9:00 a.m.May 5, 2026, 1:36 p.m.

Arts

Board of Supervisors approves proposal to use county funding for arts and culture

by Staff and Wire Reports May 6, 2026, 4:48 p.m.May 6, 2026, 9:44 p.m.

Pacific Beach Chalcifica ADU project still alive despite default notice, resident opposition

by Dorian Hargrove • Times of San Diego May 6, 2026, 1:59 p.m.May 6, 2026, 2:01 p.m.