Politics and government news for greater San Diego

Two people kneel in protest on a street by a "KEEP CLEAR" sign. One wears a "ICE NOT WELCOME" sign on their back. Their arms are around each other.

Democrats shrug as Trump threatens ‘sanctuary’ cities again with February funding cutoff

by Tim Henderson • Stateline Jan. 22, 2026, 9:10 a.m.Jan. 21, 2026, 5:06 p.m.

A river of storm water damages 42nd St. Photo by Chris Stone

City secures funding for storm drains in Southcrest, hit hard by 2024 floods

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego Jan. 21, 2026, 2:09 p.m.Jan. 21, 2026, 2:09 p.m.

Gavin Newsom in Davos

Gov. Newsom urges Europeans to ‘stand firm’ against Trump’s Greenland threats

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Jan. 20, 2026, 3:39 p.m.Jan. 20, 2026, 3:39 p.m.

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California bill aims to rein in mental health coverage denials that leave kids without care

by Mark Kreidler • Capital & Main Jan. 18, 2026, 10:04 a.m.Jan. 18, 2026, 10:04 a.m.

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Carlsbad homeowner takes Coastal Commission to court over $2.4 million fine

by Deborah Brennan • CalMatters Jan. 17, 2026, 12:09 p.m.Jan. 18, 2026, 8:06 a.m.

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Trump issues second pardon for South Bay businesswoman convicted of fraud

by Greg Moran • inewsource Jan. 16, 2026, 7:23 p.m.May 21, 2026, 11:33 a.m.

AMR ambulance service. Photo by Chris Stone

He launched San Diego’s EMS overhaul as fire chief. Now he’s helping AMR compete for the contract.

by Andrew Keatts • Times of San Diego Jan. 16, 2026, 5:39 p.m.Jan. 16, 2026, 5:39 p.m.

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Despite jeers, Gloria sticks to the script at State of the City, spotlighting progress but not the deficit

by Tessa Balc • Times of San Diego Jan. 15, 2026, 6:57 p.m.Jan. 15, 2026, 7:43 p.m.

People stand in a hallway ahead of a person wearing a jacket labeled "POLICE ICE"

Trump’s immigration plan has adopted many pages from Project 2025 playbook

by Kate Morrissey • Capital & Main Jan. 15, 2026, 9:00 a.m.Jan. 15, 2026, 7:56 a.m.

Offshore drilling rig

The oil and gas industry isn’t sold on Trump’s offshore drilling push

by Shifra Dayak • NOTUS Jan. 15, 2026, 8:00 a.m.Jan. 14, 2026, 1:00 p.m.

Supreme Court opens path for challenges to voting laws. What that means for Rep. Issa’s mail-in ballot case

by Oriana González • NOTUS Jan. 14, 2026, 5:19 p.m.Jan. 14, 2026, 5:19 p.m.

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Federal judges uphold new California congressional districts

by Manuela Silva • NOTUS Jan. 14, 2026, 2:26 p.m.Jan. 14, 2026, 2:28 p.m.

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Democrats are winning in court on one key issue: Trump’s funding freezes

by Raymond Fernández • NOTUS Jan. 14, 2026, 11:00 a.m.Jan. 14, 2026, 9:55 a.m.

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State Department suspends visa processing for 75 countries

by Manuela Silva • NOTUS Jan. 14, 2026, 10:59 a.m.Jan. 14, 2026, 11:35 a.m.