Politics and government news for greater San Diego

A large community sign, "Little Italy," can be seen over a crowd of protesters marching and bearing colorful signs and flags. A new march, No Kings, is set for Saturday.

Justice Department releases new list of so-called ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’, includes San Diego County

by Associated Press Aug. 6, 2025, 8:19 a.m.Aug. 6, 2025, 8:19 a.m.

A man stands at a podium with the American and state of California flags behind him

Democrats go all in on partisan redistricting, including in California

by Emily Kennard • NOTUS Aug. 5, 2025, 5:43 p.m.Sept. 9, 2025, 1:35 p.m.

California's Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins speaks to union workers at a car rally downtown on Election Day.

Atkins to open San Diego campaign HQ with state, federal, local leaders in her corner

by Gabrielle Wallace • Times of San Diego Aug. 5, 2025, 1:27 p.m.Aug. 6, 2025, 6:55 a.m.

A man standing near an aircraft with a raised fist.

Trump to run Los Angeles Olympics task force

by City News Service Aug. 5, 2025, 12:19 p.m.Aug. 5, 2025, 3:17 p.m.

A person wearing a plaid shirt and brown vest speaks into a microphone

Dems eye redistricting plan to flip 5 GOP seats, including Issa’s in San Diego County

by Associated Press Aug. 4, 2025, 6:08 p.m.Aug. 5, 2025, 12:47 a.m.

San Diego County mayors, civic leaders unite for regional homeless response

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego Aug. 4, 2025, 4:49 p.m.Aug. 4, 2025, 4:49 p.m.

Jim Desmond

Supervisor Jim Desmond seeks federal investigation of his board colleagues

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego Aug. 4, 2025, 9:19 a.m.Aug. 4, 2025, 2:38 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Mike Levin. Photo by Chris Stone

Rep. Mike Levin introduces bill combatting microfiber pollution

by Gabrielle Wallace • Times of San Diego Aug. 3, 2025, 11:36 a.m.Aug. 3, 2025, 11:37 a.m.

Two people hold a transgender flag with a message reading PROTECT TRANS KIDS in San Diego

California sues to block Trump order targeting gender-affirming care for youth

by Ana B. Ibarra • CalMatters Aug. 3, 2025, 8:53 a.m.Aug. 3, 2025, 9:01 a.m.

A large construction site, with machinery and amid dirt and a large cracked slab, which is due to become affordable housing.

California affordable housing programs on chopping block after Supreme Court ruling

by Ben Christopher • CalMatters Aug. 3, 2025, 8:23 a.m.Aug. 3, 2025, 8:23 a.m.

President Donald J. Trump, Mt. Rushmore, Republilcans

All the ways Republicans want to honor Trump, from $100 bill to Mt. Rushmore

by Associated Press Aug. 2, 2025, 11:48 a.m.Aug. 2, 2025, 2:09 p.m.

Masked and armed law enforcement officers wearing military garb take a person into custody.

Appeals court upholds ban on indiscriminate ICE raids in Southern California

by Associated Press Aug. 2, 2025, 7:01 a.m.Aug. 2, 2025, 7:01 a.m.

Nathan Fletcher

MTS dismissed from lawsuit by woman who accused Nathan Fletcher of sexual harassment

by City News Service Aug. 1, 2025, 4:58 p.m.Aug. 1, 2025, 4:58 p.m.

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

Trump admin freezes $200M UCLA research funds over antisemitism concerns

by City News Service Aug. 1, 2025, 10:35 a.m.Aug. 1, 2025, 5:21 p.m.