Politics and government news for greater San Diego

Spray dose of Naloxone

Governor Signs Law Backed by San Diego DA Requiring Narcan in Rehab Facilities

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego Oct. 4, 2021, 12:49 p.m.Oct. 4, 2021, 2:15 p.m.

Redistricting commission meeting

How Partisans Lobby to Influence California’s Independent Redistricting

by CalMatters Oct. 3, 2021, 11:30 p.m.Oct. 4, 2021, 6:47 a.m.

All-American Canal

Water Authority Gets $36 Million Back in Rate Dispute with Metropolitan Water

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Oct. 2, 2021, 11:30 p.m.Oct. 3, 2021, 7:14 a.m.

Children sit at the ends of long tables to maintain their five to six-foot social distance in the classroom. Photo by Chris Stone

Governor Mandates COVID Vaccines for California Students to Attend in-Person Instruction

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego Oct. 1, 2021, 11:30 p.m.Oct. 2, 2021, 6:41 a.m.

Leslie Furchron, a 59-year-old grandmother who was injured during a protest in front of the La Mesa Police Department, said she is still weak.

Governor Signs Bills to Curb Police Misconduct, Including Gonzalez’s AB 48 on Use of Rubber Bullets, Tear Gas

by Editor Oct. 1, 2021, 11:05 p.m.Oct. 3, 2021, 3:02 p.m.

Entrance to City Hall

City Marks 3rd Straight Year of Increased Grant Funding – More Than $141 Million

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego Oct. 1, 2021, 10:50 p.m.Oct. 2, 2021, 6:51 a.m.

John Eastman at Jan. 6 rally

Controversial OC Law Professor Advised Beaten Trump to Take Over Government

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Sept. 30, 2021, 11:15 p.m.Oct. 1, 2021, 4:05 p.m.

Rep. Issa at the Capitol

With Catastrophic U.S. Default Looming, Issa Votes Against Raising Debt Ceiling

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Sept. 30, 2021, 10:55 p.m.Oct. 1, 2021, 6:47 a.m.

ICE officers search for Mexican national

Homeland Security Secretary Sets New Limits on Who ICE Agents Can Deport

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Sept. 30, 2021, 10:45 p.m.Oct. 1, 2021, 7:36 a.m.

El Chaparral migrants

DHS Makes New Push to End President Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ Asylum Policy

by Reuters Sept. 29, 2021, 11:15 p.m.Sept. 30, 2021, 7:23 a.m.

Landmark California Prison Reform Mandate Could Be in Jeopardy

by Sofía Mejías-Pascoe • inewsource Sept. 29, 2021, 11:05 p.m.Sept. 30, 2021, 8:00 a.m.

Many people dropped off their ballots at the country Registrar of Voters office. Photo by Chris Stone

California Becomes 8th State to Make Universal Mail-in Ballots Permanent

by Reuters Sept. 28, 2021, 11:15 p.m.Sept. 29, 2021, 7:08 a.m.

Chula Vista Appoints Sarah Schoen as New Finance Director

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego Sept. 28, 2021, 10:25 a.m.Sept. 28, 2021, 10:26 a.m.

Crowne Plaa

County Paid Contractor $83 Million Bonus Despite Controversy Over COVID Quarantine Hotels

by Cody Dulaney • inewsource Sept. 28, 2021, 9:00 a.m.