Politics and government news for greater San Diego

San Diego lawmakers push congressional authority ahead of Iran war powers vote

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego March 2, 2026, 4:08 p.m.March 2, 2026, 4:31 p.m.

A posted sign shows parking options for a venue, with a parking kiosk seen on a path lined by green grass and loomed over by large buildings across the street against the backdrop of a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Regresa el estacionamiento gratuito en Balboa Park, pero con restricciones

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego March 2, 2026, 1:46 p.m.March 2, 2026, 2:24 p.m.

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Trump’s deportation crackdown is hurting tourism

by Mark Kreidler • Capital & Main March 2, 2026, 8:30 a.m.March 1, 2026, 7:38 a.m.

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San Diego Politics Show: Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe

by Andrew Keatts • Times of San Diego March 1, 2026, 9:09 a.m.March 1, 2026, 9:10 a.m.

USS Abraham Lincoln

Rep. Jacobs warns of ‘foreign policy blunder’ as authorities watch for possible fallout from U.S. strike on Iran

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Feb. 28, 2026, 8:09 a.m.Feb. 28, 2026, 7:55 p.m.

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Rep. Levin again opposes off-shore oil drilling as federal agency reveals plans for environmental study

by City News Service Feb. 27, 2026, 6:50 p.m.Feb. 27, 2026, 6:51 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.

Analysis: No clear frontrunner for California governor, but new poll names 5 with best shot

by Dan Walters • CalMatters Columnist Feb. 27, 2026, 9:15 a.m.Feb. 27, 2026, 9:15 a.m.

Return to free Balboa Park parking about to begin, but only in select lots for verified city residents

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego Feb. 26, 2026, 6:40 p.m.Feb. 26, 2026, 6:39 p.m.

Banner with "ICE OUT, Escondido City Hall, Feb 25, 5:00" text hangs on railing. Palm trees and stone structures visible under a blue sky.

‘Tonight isn’t about bullets and targets. It’s about boundaries’: Escondido residents denounce ICE contract

by Deborah Brennan • CalMatters Feb. 26, 2026, 12:11 p.m.Feb. 26, 2026, 12:11 p.m.

Elo-Rivera’s second home tax advances to full council hearing

by Tessa Balc • Times of San Diego Feb. 26, 2026, 11:32 a.m.Feb. 26, 2026, 7:37 p.m.

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Voter ID act is bigger threat to elections than ‘cheating’ Trump claims is happening, Democrats warn

by Manuela Silva • NOTUS Feb. 26, 2026, 9:30 a.m.Feb. 26, 2026, 9:22 a.m.

A person gestures while speaking in front of a campaign banner reading "Matt Mahan for Governor."

California governor’s race gives preview of Democrats’ housing agenda

by Manuela Silva • NOTUS Feb. 26, 2026, 9:00 a.m.Feb. 27, 2026, 10:06 a.m.

A man in a pullover and a baseball cap and black sunglasses sits on a motorcycle with a sidecar in front of a wooden post fence with a field of vines behind it.

Democrats fear voters don’t know their new district is a key battleground for control of Congress

by Dan Friedell • Special to Times of San Diego Feb. 25, 2026, 4:05 p.m.April 2, 2026, 4:02 p.m.

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Newsom takes heat from Republicans, LGTBQ+ lawmakers during book tour

by Michael R. Blood • Associated Press Feb. 25, 2026, 12:00 p.m.Feb. 25, 2026, 10:52 a.m.