Politics and government news for greater San Diego

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California may try to claw back Medi-Cal care by using its minimum wage rules

by Mark Kreidler • Capital & Main Dec. 9, 2025, 12:30 p.m.

Lawson-Remer, Aguirre move to block Trump’s SoCal offshore drilling plans

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego Dec. 8, 2025, 6:55 p.m.Dec. 8, 2025, 7:30 p.m.

Praising ‘even-handedness,’ City Council reelects Joe LaCava as president

by City News Service Dec. 8, 2025, 4:25 p.m.Dec. 8, 2025, 5:45 p.m.

Traffic on I-805

SANDAG seeks public comment on final version of 2025 transportation plan

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Dec. 7, 2025, 1:47 p.m.Dec. 7, 2025, 1:47 p.m.

A woman, Paloma Aguirre, in dark clothing and galoshes, stands in mud with a large puddle of water behind her.

How Paloma Aguirre forged path from surfer to politician in border sewage fight

by Deborah Brennan • CalMatters Dec. 6, 2025, 6:10 p.m.Dec. 6, 2025, 6:10 p.m.

A portrait of a dark-haired woman in a black blazer. She is running for the 48th District congressional seat.

Vista councilwoman latest entry in crowded race for new 48th Congressional District

by Staff and Wire Reports Dec. 5, 2025, 6:43 p.m.Dec. 5, 2025, 6:43 p.m.

Coronado’s former mayor moved to San Diego. He’s acting a lot like someone running for something.

by Tessa Balc • Times of San Diego Dec. 5, 2025, 4:49 p.m.Dec. 5, 2025, 4:50 p.m.

SD Mayor Todd Gloria to co-host holiday celebration for burn survivors

by City News Service Dec. 5, 2025, 9:57 a.m.Dec. 5, 2025, 9:58 a.m.

Offshore drilling rig

Political leaders urge San Diegans to oppose Trump’s offshore drilling plan

by City News Service Dec. 5, 2025, 8:45 a.m.Dec. 5, 2025, 8:55 a.m.

Data breach drives fears as advocates, councilmen urge end to use of police camera system

by Sophia Sleap • Times of San Diego Dec. 4, 2025, 6:43 p.m.Dec. 4, 2025, 6:43 p.m.

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Rep. Darrell Issa to stay in California after flirting with House run in Texas

by Associated Press Dec. 4, 2025, 2:39 p.m.Dec. 4, 2025, 2:43 p.m.

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How a TikToker’s ICE patrol spiraled into a violent confrontation at a trolley stop

by Roberto Camacho • Special to Times of San Diego Dec. 3, 2025, 2:15 p.m.Dec. 3, 2025, 6:06 p.m.

Rep. Darrell Issa

Rep. Issa reportedly considering Texas House seat amid redistricting shakeup

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Dec. 3, 2025, 10:39 a.m.Dec. 4, 2025, 9:42 a.m.

Respect Bird Rock group advocates for more housing near the coast

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego Dec. 2, 2025, 10:40 a.m.Dec. 2, 2025, 10:40 a.m.