Politics and government news for greater San Diego

Betty Yee

Former state Controller Betty Yee drops out of crowded governor’s race

by cabrillo April 20, 2026, 5:04 p.m.April 20, 2026, 5:04 p.m.

CA-48 candidate Ammar Campa-Najjar

San Diego Politics Show: CA-48 candidate Ammar Campa-Najjar

by Andrew Keatts • Times of San Diego April 19, 2026, 5:59 p.m.April 19, 2026, 5:59 p.m.

A giant "VOTE HERE" sign at the Registrar of Voters office, with people streaming in and out

MarketInk: Nexstar’s Fox 5 San Diego to air Wednesday’s gubernatorial debate

by Rick Griffin April 19, 2026, 4:30 p.m.April 26, 2026, 2:36 p.m.

A mural of a smiling man hangs atop a facade surrounded by palm trees. A man is walking by looking at his cell phone.

Should César Chávez Parkway become Chicano Park Boulevard? Barrio Logan is ready to weigh in

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego April 19, 2026, 12:05 p.m.April 19, 2026, 7:57 p.m.

Seven candidates stand at podiums on stage during a California governor debate. A large screen behind displays "The Race for California Governor." Audience in view.

California Democrats can’t decide on a governor. Don’t count on Newsom or Pelosi for help

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego April 18, 2026, 1:00 p.m.April 17, 2026, 1:18 p.m.

A diverse crowd rallies, holding signs that read "Abortion is Health Care" and "Abort the Court," conveying a strong, unified pro-choice message.

Trump wants data on California’s trans and abortion care. Can the state stop him?

by Ryan Sabalow • CalMatters and Kristen Hwang • CalMatters April 17, 2026, 11:00 a.m.April 16, 2026, 12:51 p.m.

City committee takes conservative approach to reducing special event parking rates

by City News Service April 16, 2026, 3:45 p.m.April 16, 2026, 3:45 p.m.

La propuesta presupuestaria del alcalde protege el gasto en seguridad, pero recorta en servicios públicos

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego April 16, 2026, 2:18 p.m.April 16, 2026, 2:18 p.m.

A person in a dark jacket with a red and blue striped tie, smiling and looking to the right in a blurred indoor setting.

Department of Justice now investigating allegations against Eric Swalwell

by Reese Gorman • NOTUS April 16, 2026, 12:16 p.m.April 16, 2026, 12:16 p.m.

Insurrection supporter John Eastman, a former California law professor, speaks to reporters after a Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship outside of the Supreme Court in Washington, May 15, 2025. (Photo by Luis Magana/AP Photo)

California attorney who tried to overturn 2020 election loses law license

by Associated Press April 16, 2026, 10:00 a.m.April 16, 2026, 8:59 a.m.

A man walks along the an aqueduct holding the Tijuana River as it arrives to the border and enters the United States, above, from Tijuana, Mexico, Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (Photo by Gregory Bull/AP Photo)

Thousands suffer nausea, delirium and other health issues from toxins in the Tijuana River

by Associated Press April 16, 2026, 8:32 a.m.April 16, 2026, 8:32 a.m.

Todd Gloria

Mayor’s budget proposal protects police, fire spending, but cuts arts, parks, libraries to plug $118 million gap

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego and Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego April 15, 2026, 4:43 p.m.April 15, 2026, 4:49 p.m.

Carl DeMaio speaks at January forum in Ramona for GOP candidates.

Bill would protect immigrant services workers’ information amid accusations of silencing journalists

by Madeline Shannon • The Center Square April 15, 2026, 12:05 p.m.April 15, 2026, 12:06 p.m.

A group of protestors hold signs reading "Unrig California: Stop the Corporate Freeloaders." The mood is serious and determined, with a focus on social justice.

California Democrats are clamoring to tax the rich. Why their proposals could backfire

by Yue Stella Yu • CalMatters April 15, 2026, 11:00 a.m.April 14, 2026, 4:24 p.m.