Politics and government news for greater San Diego

Peaceful Black Lives Matter Protests Continue in San Diego County for 6th Day

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego June 4, 2020, 11:55 p.m.June 5, 2020, 7:55 a.m.

A young man finds the Ocean Beach Pier closed due to city policies requiring social distancing.

San Diego Piers, Boardwalks and Other Water Areas to Reopen Next Week

by Christine Huard • Times of San Diego June 4, 2020, 11:30 p.m.June 5, 2020, 6:46 a.m.

Congress Rivals Jacobs, Gómez Unite Vs. National Guard Deployment

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego June 4, 2020, 11:05 p.m.June 5, 2020, 7:21 a.m.

Leslie Furcron as pictured on a GoFundMe drive page.

Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Leads Legislative Push against Rubber Bullets

by Christine Huard • Times of San Diego June 4, 2020, 5:57 p.m.

City Council President Georgette Gómez

Council President Georgette Gómez Will Docket Police Oversight Measure

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego June 4, 2020, 12:58 p.m.June 4, 2020, 2:47 p.m.

Prescription drugs

Rise in Drug Overdoses Could be Directly Tied to COVID-19 Unemployment

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego June 4, 2020, 12:15 p.m.June 4, 2020, 12:16 p.m.

barbara bry city council

Council Passes COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program, Looks for Ways to Fund it

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego June 3, 2020, 12:22 p.m.June 4, 2020, 7:56 a.m.

City Hall

2 Boards Plan Emergency Meetings on SDPD Force-Reducing Policies

by Christine Huard • Times of San Diego June 2, 2020, 11:30 p.m.June 3, 2020, 8:19 a.m.

Supervisor candidate Nathan Fletcher shares thoughts during interview at Golden Hall.

County Extends Moratorium on Evictions Another Month Until June 30

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego June 2, 2020, 10:55 p.m.June 3, 2020, 7:39 a.m.

Items bought in coronavirus-connected price gouging operation.

Supervisors Back Bills on Seniors, Victims of Sex Crimes, Price Gouging

by Christine Huard • Times of San Diego June 2, 2020, 7:17 p.m.June 3, 2020, 1:05 a.m.

An eastern entrance to Grossmont Center shopping mall is blocked by K-Rail concrete barrier ahead of La Mesa curfew Monday night.

La Mesa, Santee Under Curfew for Third Night in Row

by Christine Huard • Times of San Diego June 2, 2020, 7:12 p.m.June 2, 2020, 8:34 p.m.

San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station

County Extends Agreement With SCE On San Onofre Emergency Funds

by Christine Huard • Times of San Diego June 2, 2020, 6:23 p.m.

San Diego County administration building

County Supervisors OK Program To Help Homeless Youth

by Christine Huard • Times of San Diego June 2, 2020, 5:22 p.m.

San Diego County Administration Center

Supervisors Vote 4-1 to Seek Governor’s Approval for Quicker Reopening

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego June 2, 2020, 3:36 p.m.June 2, 2020, 4:28 p.m.