Politics and government news for greater San Diego

Gov. Gavin Newsom greets a poll worker

Newsom’s Senate, Secretary of State Picks Will Shape California Politics for Years

by Editor Dec. 25, 2020, 11:15 p.m.Jan. 19, 2021, 8:05 p.m.

Rep. Mike Levin

Rep. Mike Levin Delivers Democrats’ National Weekly Address on Christmas Day

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Dec. 25, 2020, 10:55 p.m.Jan. 19, 2021, 8:05 p.m.

Alex Padilla

5 Things to Know About Alex Padilla, California’s New Senator

by Editor Dec. 24, 2020, 11:15 p.m.Jan. 19, 2021, 8:05 p.m.

Congregants worship at South Bay Pentecostal Church in Chula Vista in June 2019 photo.

Chula Vista Pentecostal Church Told It Can’t Hold Indoor Worship on Christmas

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Dec. 24, 2020, 11:05 p.m.Jan. 19, 2021, 8:05 p.m.

Todd Gloria’s FPPC issue has been resolved but not a lawsuit by Mat Wahlstrom of Hillcrest.

Mayors of San Diego and Tijuana Reaffirm Commitment to Cross-Border Collaboration

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Dec. 24, 2020, 10:55 p.m.Jan. 19, 2021, 8:05 p.m.

Duncan and Margaret Hunter are shown during November 2015 Italian trip the government says was a family vacation financed by his campaign fund.

Margaret Hunter Accepts ‘Unexpected’ Trump Pardon with ‘Gratitude, Humility’

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego Dec. 23, 2020, 11:15 p.m.Jan. 31, 2023, 5:11 p.m.

Outdoor seating in La Jolla Shores

Appeals Court Keeps San Diego Restaurants Closed Amid Pandemic

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego Dec. 23, 2020, 11:05 p.m.Jan. 19, 2021, 8:04 p.m.

Duncan Lee Hunter at Ramona event also featuring his son, Rep. Duncan D. Hunter.

Duncan Hunter’s Dad and Pivotal Letter Paved Way for Presidential Pardon

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego Dec. 22, 2020, 11:59 p.m.Jan. 19, 2021, 8:06 p.m.

Assemblywoman Shirley Weber, like First Lady to be Jill Biden, has a doctorate in education.

Assemblywoman Shirley Weber Is Surprise Newsom Pick for Secretary of State

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego Dec. 22, 2020, 11:58 p.m.Jan. 19, 2021, 8:06 p.m.

Rep. Duncan D. Hunter at Ramona Town Hall.

Outrage Greets Trump Pardon of Ex-Rep. Duncan D. Hunter, Guilty of Corruption

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego Dec. 22, 2020, 11:55 p.m.Jan. 31, 2023, 6:12 p.m.

California Secretary of State Alex Padilla told students the American dream was under attack by Washington.

Gov. Newsom Appoints Secretary of State Alex Padilla as California’s Next Senator

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Dec. 22, 2020, 10:55 p.m.Jan. 19, 2021, 8:06 p.m.

Homeless tents downtown 2

Regional Taskforce On the Homeless Cancels Point-In-Time Count Due To COVID-19

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego Dec. 22, 2020, 10:45 p.m.Jan. 19, 2021, 8:06 p.m.

Congressional press conference

California Congressmen Say COVID Relief Bill Helps, But Doesn’t Do Enough

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Dec. 22, 2020, 6:04 p.m.Jan. 19, 2021, 8:06 p.m.

Gov. Gavin Newsom

Governor: SoCal Lockdown Likely to Be Extended as ICU Capacity Falls to Zero

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Dec. 21, 2020, 11:55 p.m.Jan. 19, 2021, 8:05 p.m.