Politics and government news for greater San Diego

Polling places are open for early voting throughout San Diego County.

School district bows out, leaving Chula Vista short of polling places, but another district steps up

by JW August • Times of San Diego March 11, 2026, 3:25 p.m.March 12, 2026, 3:23 p.m.

Discarded tires line the Tijuana River bed.

How to fix the pollution in the Tijuana River? A new report lays out the multi-step solution

by Deborah Brennan • CalMatters March 11, 2026, 11:12 a.m.March 11, 2026, 1:07 p.m.

El litigio, que señala como principales demandados a la secretaria de Seguridad Nacional, Kristi Noem, y al director interino de ICE, Todd Lyons, busca una orden judicial permanente que impida a las autoridades federales obstruir futuras inspecciones estatales.

San Diego County sues federal government, demands inspections at Otay Mesa Detention Center

by Alejandro Maciel • Times of San Diego March 10, 2026, 5:15 p.m.March 11, 2026, 11:51 a.m.

A steady stream of voters came to the Santee polling place after a rush between 7-9 a.m.

Voter ID requirements could be headed to the California ballot

by Nadia Lathan • CalMatters March 10, 2026, 1:19 p.m.March 10, 2026, 1:38 p.m.

San Diego City Council to hold Tuesday evening budget discussion

by City News Service March 10, 2026, 9:35 a.m.March 10, 2026, 1:55 p.m.

County CFO Joan Bracci to also serve as assistant chief administrative officer

by City News Service March 9, 2026, 5:21 p.m.March 9, 2026, 5:21 p.m.

Alexander Butterfield, La Jolla resident who disclosed Watergate tapes, dies at 99

by Associated Press March 9, 2026, 1:20 p.m.March 10, 2026, 7:58 a.m.

Ammar Campa-Najjar reminded the audience that "half of you voted for me" in the November 2018 election won by Duncan D. Hunter.

Perennial candidate Ammar Campa-Najjar believes he can finally win an election, with new bid for CA-48

by Oriana González • NOTUS March 9, 2026, 9:33 a.m.March 9, 2026, 9:33 a.m.

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

California, other states push to ban ICE at polls ahead of midterm elections

by Jonathan Shorman • Stateline March 8, 2026, 12:15 p.m.March 8, 2026, 12:28 a.m.

A sign directs drivers to parking areas in Balboa Park.

Bailey, supporters unveil initiative to overturn Balboa Park paid parking

by Tessa Balc • Times of San Diego March 6, 2026, 8:20 p.m.March 6, 2026, 8:20 p.m.

A person in a suit speaks into a microphone in a formal setting, conveying seriousness. An American flag is partially visible in the background.

Issa retires, shaking up political map while endorsing Desmond in his shift to 48th District

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego March 6, 2026, 2:12 p.m.March 7, 2026, 1:23 p.m.

A man in a blue suit holds a microphone while speaking at an event.

California’s next insurance commissioner will have ‘brutal’ balancing act

by Levi Sumagaysay • CalMatters March 6, 2026, 11:15 a.m.March 6, 2026, 8:06 a.m.

An MTS bus parked in front of an apartment building.

County, city, housing leaders open SkyLINE Apartments at Rancho Bernardo

by City News Service March 6, 2026, 9:12 a.m.March 9, 2026, 10:45 a.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.

Lesser gubernatorial candidates should drop out, Democratic Party chair says

by Dave Mason • The Center Square March 6, 2026, 8:05 a.m.March 5, 2026, 6:39 p.m.