Politics and government news for greater San Diego

John Eastman

OC Professor Defends Saying Kamala Harris Ineligible for VP, Echoing ‘Birther’ Lie

by Editor Aug. 14, 2020, 11:30 p.m.Aug. 15, 2020, 7:03 a.m.

Northbound Trolley at Iris Avenue

SANDAG Board Hears Early Details of $177 Billion, 30-Year Regional Transportation Plan

by Editor Aug. 14, 2020, 11:15 p.m.Aug. 15, 2020, 7:05 a.m.

Drive-in testing center in Inglewood

Governor Cites Encouraging Trends as California Passes 600,000 Coronavirus Cases

by Editor Aug. 14, 2020, 4:28 p.m.Aug. 14, 2020, 4:29 p.m.

Francine Maxwell of the San Diego NAACP had earlier warned San Diego police about COVID-19 rules enforcement.

Local NAACP Leader to La Mesa: Let Us Help Pick ‘New Kind’ of Police Chief

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego Aug. 14, 2020, 3:31 p.m.Aug. 14, 2020, 3:34 p.m.

Police Chief Walt Vasquez speaks at press conference

La Mesa Shocker: Police Chief Tells Retirement as Town Hall Eyes May 30 Riot

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego Aug. 13, 2020, 11:45 p.m.Aug. 14, 2020, 8:29 a.m.

California State Capitol

Todd Gloria Bill to Protect Domestic Violence Survivors Heads to State Senate

by Christine Huard • Times of San Diego Aug. 13, 2020, 6:02 p.m.

Border wall construction near Calexico

Border Wall Targeted in Sacred Sites Suit: Indian Band Names Trump, Others

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego Aug. 12, 2020, 11:55 p.m.Aug. 13, 2020, 7:04 a.m.

Kamala Harris

Trump Labels Harris ‘Nasty,’ But California Senator Could Prove Elusive Target

by Editor Aug. 12, 2020, 10:55 p.m.Aug. 13, 2020, 11:23 a.m.

Border wall construction near Calexico

Kumeyaay Tribes Seek Pause in Border Wall Construction to Save Cultural Sites

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Aug. 12, 2020, 10:00 a.m.Aug. 12, 2020, 3:45 p.m.

Roger Ogden is handcuffed before being led into the La Mesa police station.

Roger Ogden Jaws With Tasha Williamson at La Mesa Protest, Tells Detainment

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego Aug. 11, 2020, 11:45 p.m.Aug. 12, 2020, 12:32 p.m.

Kamala Harris answers questions from the media

Joe Biden Picks California’s Kamala Harris as Vice Presidential Running Mate

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Aug. 11, 2020, 11:30 p.m.Aug. 12, 2020, 7:26 a.m.

Republican Brian Maryott, speaking at the U.S. Grant Hotel, was trailing Rep. Mike Levin in the 49th District.

Brian Maryott, GOP Rival to Rep. Levin, Fends Off Democratic Claims of Ethics Violations

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego Aug. 11, 2020, 11:05 p.m.Aug. 12, 2020, 7:35 a.m.

Cory Briggs listens as opposing lawyer tells why San Diego County feared the occupation of the Julian fire station by its volunteer firefighters and supporters.

City Atty. Elliott Sues Opponent Cory Briggs Over ‘Taxpayer Advocate’ Ballot Label

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Aug. 11, 2020, 10:55 p.m.Aug. 12, 2020, 7:29 a.m.

A sign at CalPERS headquarters in Sacramento

Top California Pension Officer’s Abrupt Exit Prompts Call for Investigation

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Aug. 11, 2020, 10:30 p.m.Aug. 12, 2020, 7:45 a.m.