Politics and government news for greater San Diego

President Trump speaks from the Rose Garden

Trump Agrees to Reopen Government—Without Border Wall Funding

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Jan. 25, 2019, 1:19 p.m.Jan. 25, 2019, 1:29 p.m.

Brian Maienschein in his office in Sacramento.

Republican Assemblyman Brian Maienschein Switches to Democratic Party

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Jan. 24, 2019, 11:45 p.m.Jan. 25, 2019, 6:39 a.m.

Mayor Faulconer speaks at community choice forum

San Diego Moves Closer to Offering Energy Alternative to SDG&E

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego Jan. 24, 2019, 11:30 p.m.Jan. 25, 2019, 6:44 a.m.

San Elijo Double Track Project Nears Completion, Chesterfield Drive Re-Opens

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego Jan. 24, 2019, 12:00 p.m.

A towering set of electric transmission lines. More are planned, including in San Diego County.

City Council Begins Consideration of Community Choice Energy for San Diego

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Jan. 24, 2019, 8:14 a.m.

Brian Jones

Brian Jones Named GOP Caucus Chair, Increasing San Diego Clout in Sacramento

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Jan. 23, 2019, 11:45 p.m.Jan. 24, 2019, 9:42 a.m.

Luis Videgaray and Kevin Faulconer

Faulconer to Lead Border Trade Discussion at U.S. Mayors Conference

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Jan. 22, 2019, 11:55 p.m.Jan. 23, 2019, 8:03 a.m.

Congressional candidate Mike Levin gave a 7 1/2-minute talk before Bernie Sanders took the stage.

Rep. Levin Plans First 49th District Town Hall Since His Election

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Jan. 21, 2019, 11:05 p.m.Jan. 22, 2019, 7:48 a.m.

Kamala Harris answers questions from the media

Sen. Kamala Harris Announces Candidacy for President on MLK Day

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Jan. 21, 2019, 9:30 a.m.Jan. 21, 2019, 9:32 a.m.

California LGBT caucus members

California Legislature’s Thriving LGBT Caucus Chalks up Victories

by Editor Jan. 20, 2019, 11:05 p.m.Jan. 21, 2019, 6:44 a.m.

A young woman cheered during a song at a rally before the San Diego Women's March along the harbor front.

San Diego Women’s March: Thousands at ‘Truth to Power’ Event Downtown

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego Jan. 19, 2019, 11:55 p.m.Jan. 20, 2019, 8:17 a.m.

Mike Levin

Rep. Levin Blasts Trump’s Shutdown Proposal as ‘Not a Compromise’

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Jan. 19, 2019, 11:30 p.m.Jan. 20, 2019, 7:12 a.m.

Balboa Park Carousel Offers Free Rides to Furloughed Federal Employees

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego Jan. 19, 2019, 2:49 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Susan Davis addresses about 150 people during a town hall meeting at Southwestern College.

Rep. Davis Calls Trump ‘Beyond Reckless’ for Revealing Afghanistan Trip Details

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Jan. 18, 2019, 11:15 p.m.Jan. 19, 2019, 7:32 a.m.