Politics and government news for greater San Diego

Flags flying at half-staff at San Diego County Sheriff's Department Headquarters in Kearny Mesa in memory of the Sutherland Springs shooting victims.

American Flags to Fly at Half-Staff Through Sunday to Honor Coronavirus Victims

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego May 22, 2020, 10:00 a.m.May 22, 2020, 2:20 p.m.

Duncan and Margaret Hunter spent more than $2,000 in campaign funds on Las Vegas weekend in August 2011, prosecutors say. "In order to cover for this personal vacation, Hunter scheduled a pretext 20-minute 'tour' of a charter school," they say in a legal filing,

New Delay for Margaret Hunter Sentencing: 13 Months After Guilty Plea

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego May 21, 2020, 9:44 p.m.May 22, 2020, 6:48 a.m.

A rendering of the SDSU Mission Valley official site plan.

City Council to Consider Sale of Mission Valley Land at Special Meeting May 29

by Christine Huard • Times of San Diego May 21, 2020, 6:35 p.m.May 21, 2020, 8:16 p.m.

San Diego's seal is shown at the downtown City Administration Building

Alleged San Diego City Employee Fraud Case to be Presented to City Council

by Christine Huard • Times of San Diego May 20, 2020, 11:45 p.m.May 21, 2020, 8:01 a.m.

Congregants worship at South Bay Pentecostal Church in Chula Vista in June 2019 photo.

Chula Vista Church Appeals Judge’s Denial to Reopen

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego May 20, 2020, 11:49 a.m.May 20, 2020, 11:49 a.m.

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

Supervisor Fletcher, Small Business Network Team Up for Post-COVID Reopening

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego May 20, 2020, 11:26 a.m.

The San Diego County Administration building is shown in this image from Nov. 8, 2015.

Supervisors Vote To Restart County Human Relations Commission

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego May 20, 2020, 11:09 a.m.

San Diego County administration building

County Supervisors Approve $359 Million COVID-19 Stimulus Package

by Christine Huard • Times of San Diego May 19, 2020, 11:55 p.m.May 20, 2020, 8:01 a.m.

Architect's rendering of the planned stadium

San Diego Council Vote Signals Extended Talks on SDSU Stadium Land

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego May 19, 2020, 11:30 p.m.May 20, 2020, 6:47 a.m.

Board of Supervisors meeting

Supervisors to Newsom: Allow Early Reopening of Hair Salons, Gyms

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego May 19, 2020, 11:15 p.m.May 20, 2020, 7:45 a.m.

Georgette Gómez said that as a "queer brown woman" she reached out to Muslim members of her district when President Trump declared his travel ban.

Former Presidential Candidate Elizabeth Warren Endorses Georgette Gómez

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego May 19, 2020, 10:30 p.m.May 20, 2020, 7:46 a.m.

Congregants worship at South Bay Pentecostal Church in Chula Vista in June 2019 photo.

Justice Department Warns California Over Pandemic Restrictions on Religious Gatherings

by Editor May 19, 2020, 7:32 p.m.May 20, 2020, 6:39 a.m.

City Hall

City to Use COVID Relief Funds to Offset Pandemic-Related Tax Revenue Deficit

by Christine Huard • Times of San Diego May 19, 2020, 7:15 p.m.

Children in day care

San Diego City, County Direct $10 Million To Essential Worker Childcare

by Christine Huard • Times of San Diego May 19, 2020, 5:42 p.m.