Politics and government news for greater San Diego

$100,000 in CalEPA Grants Going to San Diego Environmental Justice Projects

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego July 10, 2020, 3:28 p.m.July 10, 2020, 3:29 p.m.

Darrell Issa, shown at a February debate, dropped his lawsuit against Gov. Gavin Newsom and Secretary of State Alex Padilla seven weeks after it was filed. Photo by Chris Stone

Darrell Issa Quietly Drops Lawsuit over Gov. Newsom’s Mail-in Election Order

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego July 9, 2020, 10:55 p.m.July 10, 2020, 4:44 p.m.

Juan Vargas

San Diego Congressional Delegation Voices Strong Support for Dreamers, Immigration

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego July 9, 2020, 5:25 p.m.

Mayor Kevin Faulconer, finishing his final term, watched San Diego results at the U.S. Grant Hotel. Photo by Chris Stone

Faulconer Sends Terms of Franchise Agreement to Council Environment Committee

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego July 9, 2020, 11:35 a.m.

San Diego County Board of Supervisors

County Supervisors Decline To Appeal Ruling On Climate Plan

by Christine Huard • Times of San Diego July 8, 2020, 11:30 p.m.July 9, 2020, 6:40 a.m.

Pure Water demonstration

State Water Department Grants More Than $15M to San Diego Projects

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego July 8, 2020, 10:29 a.m.July 8, 2020, 10:33 a.m.

The last marcher holds up a sign as San Diego police officers follow June march on bikes.

Independent San Diego Police Oversight Board Approved for Nov. 3 Ballot

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego July 7, 2020, 11:45 p.m.July 8, 2020, 6:39 a.m.

Relatives enjoy patio dining at En Fuego Cantina in Del Mar.

Faulconer Signs Order Waiving Permits for Outdoor Restaurant Operations

by Christine Huard • Times of San Diego July 7, 2020, 11:30 p.m.July 8, 2020, 6:39 a.m.

San Diego County Board of Supervisors

Supervisors Ask CAO For Guidance On Spending CARES Act Money

by Christine Huard • Times of San Diego July 7, 2020, 6:22 p.m.July 8, 2020, 8:53 p.m.

San Diego County administration building

Board of Supervisors Authorizes Funding for Mental Health Diversion Program

by Christine Huard • Times of San Diego July 7, 2020, 5:50 p.m.

Cocos Fire wildfire scene in May 2014.

Automatic Aid Compact Between Riverside, San Diego Counties Approved

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego July 7, 2020, 12:01 p.m.July 7, 2020, 12:03 p.m.

Mayor Kevin Faulconer, finishing his final term, watched San Diego results at the U.S. Grant Hotel. Photo by Chris Stone

Amid Restaurant Shutdowns, Faulconer to Sign Order Waiving Outdoor Permits

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego July 7, 2020, 11:53 a.m.July 7, 2020, 11:54 a.m.

Otay Mesa Detention Center

Migrants Choosing Deportation to Avoid Dying from COVID-19 in Detention

by Editor July 6, 2020, 1:26 p.m.July 6, 2020, 1:31 p.m.

Gov. Gavin Newsom

Newsom Says He Expects San Diego to Halt Indoor Restaurant Dining as Cases Rise

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego July 6, 2020, 1:11 p.m.July 6, 2020, 1:30 p.m.