Politics and government news for greater San Diego

Restaurants in the Gaslamp on Fifth Avenue set up dining in the street.

Outdoor Dining Program in San Diego Moves Step Closer to Becoming Permanent

by Editor Sept. 16, 2021, 11:15 p.m.Sept. 17, 2021, 6:47 a.m.

Gavin Newsom

With the Recall History, Political Focus Turns to the 2022 Gubernatorial Race

by Ben Christopher • CalMatters Sept. 15, 2021, 11:30 p.m.Sept. 16, 2021, 7:34 a.m.

MEHKO

Supervisors Vote 3-0 to Permit Home Kitchen Businesses Throughout County

by City News Service Sept. 15, 2021, 11:15 p.m.Sept. 16, 2021, 7:36 a.m.

San Vicente Dam

Water Authority Seeks Proposals for Pumped Storage System at San Vicente

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Sept. 15, 2021, 10:55 p.m.Sept. 16, 2021, 7:36 a.m.

Entrance to SR-125

Supervisors Scrap Regional Transportation Guide Impacting Future Development

by City News Service Sept. 15, 2021, 10:45 p.m.Sept. 16, 2021, 7:38 a.m.

Evacuees from Afghanistan

Two More San Diego Area Residents Able to Escape Afghanistan, Issa Says

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego Sept. 15, 2021, 10:30 p.m.Sept. 16, 2021, 7:38 a.m.

affordable housing

San Diego County Spent Nearly $12M in Federal Funds for Housing Needs

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego Sept. 15, 2021, 3:47 p.m.Sept. 15, 2021, 3:47 p.m.

Gov. Gavin Newsom with President Biden

Gov. Newsom Easily Beats Recall; Larry Elder Leads Republican Opponents

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Sept. 14, 2021, 11:55 p.m.Sept. 15, 2021, 7:59 a.m.

Newsom

Leaders Nationwide Laud, Decry Newsom’s Landslide Victory

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego Sept. 14, 2021, 11:45 p.m.Sept. 15, 2021, 7:27 a.m.

Elder supporters pray for their candidate

Newsom Celebrates, While Carl DeMaio, a Driver Behind Recall, Says Not So Fast

by Editor Sept. 14, 2021, 11:30 p.m.Sept. 15, 2021, 10:49 a.m.

Former Mayor Kevin Faulconer speaks to supporters

Former Mayor Faulconer Says National Politics Distorted Recall, Hints at 2022 Run

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Sept. 14, 2021, 11:15 p.m.Sept. 15, 2021, 7:48 a.m.

Governor Gavin Newsom

‘We Said Yes’: Newsom Campaign Reacts to Victory in Recall Election

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego Sept. 14, 2021, 11:05 p.m.Sept. 15, 2021, 7:49 a.m.

Newsom Recall Long Beach

Majority of San Diego County Voters Reject Newsom Recall in Early Results

by Editor Sept. 14, 2021, 10:55 p.m.Sept. 15, 2021, 10:52 a.m.

ghost gun

San Diego City Council Cracks Down on ‘Ghost Guns’ Used in Gang Violence

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego Sept. 14, 2021, 10:37 p.m.Sept. 15, 2021, 7:52 a.m.