Politics and government news for greater San Diego

Gavin Newsom appears in San Diego debate before 2018 primary.

Dueling California Polls Suggest Support for Gov, Newsom Declining

by Editor Oct. 4, 2019, 11:30 p.m.Oct. 5, 2019, 7:09 a.m.

Barack Obama poses with Congressional candidates (left to right) Katie Porter, Harley Rouda and Mike Levin.

Orange County Rep. Katie Porter Endorses Sara Jacobs for Susan Davis Seat

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego Oct. 4, 2019, 11:05 p.m.Oct. 5, 2019, 7:13 a.m.

Joe LaCava

Former Councilwoman Sherri Lightner Endorses Joe La Cava for Her District

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Oct. 4, 2019, 10:45 p.m.Oct. 5, 2019, 7:25 a.m.

Georgette Gomez in City Council chambers

Georgette Gomez Gets Endorsement from Monica Montgomery in Congressional Bid

by Christine Huard • Times of San Diego Oct. 4, 2019, 7:41 p.m.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren gets and gives a hug to endorser Lorena Gonzalez.

‘Couldn’t Help Myself’: Lorena Gonzalez Endorses Elizabeth Warren for President

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego Oct. 3, 2019, 11:45 p.m.Oct. 4, 2019, 7:46 a.m.

Ammar Campa-Najjar speaks to the media and protesters outside the federal courthouse after Duncan Hunter arraignment in August.

New Poll Shows Campa-Najjar Leading 50th District Congressional Race

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Oct. 3, 2019, 11:05 p.m.Oct. 4, 2019, 7:38 a.m.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren Plans First Campaign Visit to San Diego Thursday with Downtown Rally

by Editor Oct. 3, 2019, 7:43 a.m.Oct. 3, 2019, 7:44 a.m.

Sign at San Diego County Registrar of Voters Office in Kearny Mesa directs customers.

GOP Challenges California in Court Over ‘Motor Voter’ and Trump’s Tax Returns

by Editor Oct. 2, 2019, 11:30 p.m.Oct. 3, 2019, 7:23 a.m.

Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders sports a Padres cap during his speech in downtown San Diego.

Bernie Sanders Cancels Riverside Visit After Heart Surgery in Las Vegas

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Oct. 2, 2019, 9:33 a.m.Oct. 2, 2019, 9:34 a.m.

San Diego City Council victor Monica Montgomery arrives at Golden Hall.

City Council Formally OKs Electricity Authority, Appoints Monica Montgomery Director

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego Oct. 1, 2019, 11:55 p.m.Oct. 2, 2019, 7:29 a.m.

Rafael Castellanos

First Day of October Endorsements: Castellanos, Gloria and Leventhal

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Oct. 1, 2019, 3:44 p.m.Oct. 1, 2019, 3:45 p.m.

Rep. Duncan D. Hunter at Ramona Town Hall.

Rep. Duncan Hunter Headed to Seattle for 10-Minute Appeal in Criminal Case

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego Sept. 30, 2019, 11:55 p.m.Oct. 1, 2019, 9:16 a.m.

James Veltmeyer

La Jolla Doctor Wins State OK to Circulate ‘Recall Gov. Newsom’ Petitions

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego Sept. 30, 2019, 11:30 p.m.Oct. 1, 2019, 1:12 p.m.

Todd Gloria addresses the Assembly

San Diego Police Officers’ Union Endorses Todd Gloria for Mayor

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Sept. 30, 2019, 11:05 p.m.Oct. 1, 2019, 6:43 a.m.