Politics and government news for greater San Diego

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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.

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Supervisors approve plan for first-of-its-kind partnership with San Diego Foundation

by City News Service Nov. 28, 2025, 12:41 p.m.

A well-worn stuffed animal is among a family's prized possessions at the church. Photo by Chris Stone

Trump administration plans to reinterview refugees admitted under Biden

by Associated Press Nov. 24, 2025, 9:58 p.m.Nov. 24, 2025, 9:58 p.m.

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San Diego plans 322% housing boom for College Area amid SDSU’s continued growth

by Calista Stocker • Times of San Diego Nov. 24, 2025, 4:10 p.m.Nov. 24, 2025, 4:10 p.m.

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Local legislators to try to tour ICE detention center — again

by Staff and Wire Reports Nov. 24, 2025, 8:11 a.m.Nov. 24, 2025, 8:11 a.m.

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San Diego may lose its only Republican in Congress after Prop. 50

by Deborah Brennan • CalMatters Nov. 23, 2025, 10:52 a.m.Nov. 23, 2025, 10:52 a.m.

A masked man in a hallway, followed by another man, leads a man in a T-shirt who is cuffed, out of a doorway.

San Diego reps sign letter accusing ICE of ‘gross negligence’ on medical care for immigrants

by City News Service Nov. 21, 2025, 7:16 p.m.Nov. 21, 2025, 7:21 p.m.

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Rep. Eric Swalwell will run for California governor as Democratic ticket heats up

by Tyler Spence • NOTUS Nov. 21, 2025, 9:56 a.m.Nov. 21, 2025, 9:56 a.m.

Newsom, lawmakers blast Trump plan to open California to offshore drilling

by Associated Press Nov. 20, 2025, 5:07 p.m.Nov. 20, 2025, 5:07 p.m.

A Border Patrol agent motions to migrants. Photo by Chris Stone

Border Patrol monitoring American drivers for ‘suspicious travel patterns’

by Associated Press Nov. 20, 2025, 10:51 a.m.Nov. 20, 2025, 10:51 a.m.

December Nights in Balboa Park 2024. Photo by Chris Stone

Paid parking is coming to Balboa Park — here’s what it could cost you

by Tessa Balc • Times of San Diego Nov. 19, 2025, 2:12 p.m.Nov. 19, 2025, 7:44 p.m.