Politics and government news for greater San Diego

San Diego protests continue in wake of killing of Minnesota woman by ICE officer

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego Jan. 8, 2026, 10:45 p.m.Jan. 8, 2026, 10:45 p.m.

Gov. Gavin Newsom greets legislators

Newsom punches back at California’s critics, Trump in final State of State address

by Associated Press Jan. 8, 2026, 4:57 p.m.Jan. 8, 2026, 6:17 p.m.

Downtown El Cajon

El Cajon announces appointment of new city attorney

by City News Service Jan. 8, 2026, 11:59 a.m.Jan. 8, 2026, 11:59 a.m.

Flashback: Jan. 8, 1912 — San Diego’s ‘Free Speech Fight’ begins

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego Jan. 8, 2026, 5:00 a.m.Jan. 7, 2026, 5:16 p.m.

Carlsbad City Hall

Carlsbad declares state of emergency to fast track storm drain repairs near bluffs

by City News Service Jan. 7, 2026, 8:49 p.m.Jan. 7, 2026, 8:49 p.m.

A teacher demonstrating gestures to students in a classroom with a whiteboard and educational posters.

Will this be the year California makes kindergarten mandatory?

by Carolyn Jones • CalMatters Jan. 7, 2026, 2:00 p.m.Jan. 7, 2026, 12:01 p.m.

Campillo proposes ‘targeted’ changes to parking fees around Petco Park, downtown

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego Jan. 7, 2026, 12:15 p.m.Jan. 7, 2026, 6:39 p.m.

The "California Courier," a "pink slime" website that shares a name with a legitimate news organization. (Screenshot)

Mysterious California news site appears ahead of 2026 elections

by Colin Lecher • CalMatters Jan. 7, 2026, 10:00 a.m.Jan. 6, 2026, 1:17 p.m.

Balboa Park paid parking backlash is here, but mayor’s office says fees are staying

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego Jan. 7, 2026, 8:29 a.m.Jan. 8, 2026, 10:23 a.m.

A person in a suit speaks at a podium with the California state seal, flanked by the U.S. flag. A screen displaying text is on their left.

$18 billion deficit greets Newsom’s final year in office; how will he address it?

by Yue Stella Yu • CalMatters Jan. 7, 2026, 8:10 a.m.Jan. 6, 2026, 3:54 p.m.

Barbed razor wire atop border fence in San Ysidro.

San Diego accuses DHS, Marines of trespassing to build razor wire fence

by City News Service Jan. 6, 2026, 1:55 p.m.Jan. 6, 2026, 1:56 p.m.

A man in a suit raises his hands with palms outward.

Trump canceled temporary legal status for more than 1.5 million immigrants in 2025

by Ariana Figueroa • Stateline Jan. 6, 2026, 12:33 p.m.Jan. 6, 2026, 12:33 p.m.

Person holds a poster of an illustration with the name "Ashli Babbitt" in front of a government building, alongside someone in patriotic attire.

Ashli Babbitt: How a San Diego veteran became a MAGA martyr

by Jennifer Gerson • The 19th Jan. 6, 2026, 11:15 a.m.Jan. 6, 2026, 11:15 a.m.