Politics and government news for greater San Diego

A couple enjoys the view at Kate O. Sessions Neighborhood Park.

Councilman Cate Proposes Opening San Diego’s Parks to Businesses, Worship

by Christine Huard • Times of San Diego July 15, 2020, 6:19 p.m.

City Hall in San Diego

Council Committee Moves Forward With Computer Refurbishment Program

by Christine Huard • Times of San Diego July 15, 2020, 5:52 p.m.

Picnic area at Old Poway Park.

Poway OKs Public Parks for Fitness Groups, Worship with ‘Safety Guidelines’

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego July 15, 2020, 4:35 p.m.July 15, 2020, 4:39 p.m.

Apartment building under construction in San Diego

City Puts $900M ‘Homes for San Diegans’ Bond Measure on Nov. Ballot

by Christine Huard • Times of San Diego July 14, 2020, 11:15 p.m.July 15, 2020, 6:44 a.m.

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

S.D. Council Approves Mayor’s Plan to Expand Street Restaurants, Retail

by Christine Huard • Times of San Diego July 14, 2020, 10:45 p.m.July 15, 2020, 6:37 a.m.

Port operated parking meters

San Diego Extends Parking Enforcement Warning Period Until Aug. 1

by Christine Huard • Times of San Diego July 14, 2020, 5:17 p.m.

Gov. Gavin Newsom

California Bans Indoor Activity at Gyms, Salons, Churches, Offices as Virus Surges

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego July 13, 2020, 11:55 p.m.July 14, 2020, 7:02 a.m.

Otay Mesa Detention Center

CoreCivic, Which Runs Otay Mesa Detention Center, Reports 500 COVID Positives

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego July 13, 2020, 10:30 p.m.July 14, 2020, 7:04 a.m.

President wearing face mask.

In A First, President Trump Wears Face Mask in Visit to Military Hospital

by Christine Huard • Times of San Diego July 12, 2020, 4:08 p.m.July 12, 2020, 4:09 p.m.

California to Release 8,000 Prisoners to Slow Pandemic

by Hoa Quach • Times of San Diego July 11, 2020, 7:16 p.m.

White House Walks Back Trump Vow He’ll Give Dreamers Path to U.S. Citizenship

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego July 10, 2020, 11:55 p.m.July 11, 2020, 7:18 a.m.

Midway Sports & Entertainment District rendering

San Diego Seeks Input on Developer Plans for Sports Arena Site

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego July 10, 2020, 11:05 p.m.July 11, 2020, 7:26 a.m.

San Quentin State Prison.

California to Release 8,000 Inmates to Slow Spread of COVID-19 in Prisons

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego July 10, 2020, 10:45 p.m.July 11, 2020, 7:26 a.m.

Coaster train

Coastal Commission Gives Thumbs Up to Ongoing Project to Stabilize Del Mar Bluffs

by Editor July 10, 2020, 6:46 p.m.July 10, 2020, 6:49 p.m.