Politics and government news for greater San Diego

City Councilman Chris Ward

Councilman Chris Ward Announces Candidacy for State Assembly

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Jan. 14, 2019, 11:05 p.m.Jan. 15, 2019, 6:47 a.m.

Navy SPAWAR facility and airport

‘San Diego Grand Central’ Concept Would Connect Airport to Trolley and Commuter Rail

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Jan. 13, 2019, 11:15 p.m.Jan. 14, 2019, 6:46 a.m.

Prescription drugs in a medicine cabinet

California’s New Prescription Drug Purchasing Plan Could Become National Model

by Editor Jan. 13, 2019, 10:15 p.m.Jan. 14, 2019, 7:56 a.m.

Carrying a Trump flag, Melinda Oporto tries to approach protesters, but police keep them separated.

‘Go Back to Europe’: Dueling Demands as Protests Face Off Near Border Patrol Station

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego Jan. 12, 2019, 11:55 p.m.Jan. 14, 2019, 11:37 a.m.

Affordable housing project in Oceanside

Gov. Newsom’s Budget Includes ‘Marshall Plan’ for Affordable Housing

by Editor Jan. 12, 2019, 11:15 p.m.Jan. 13, 2019, 7:13 a.m.

California lawmakers take the oath of office

Despite Gains, California Legislature Lags in Gender and Racial Parity

by Editor Jan. 12, 2019, 10:55 p.m.Jan. 13, 2019, 7:13 a.m.

Kristin Gaspar at the White House

Supv. Kristin Gaspar Joins Trump at White House in Push for Border Wall

by Toni McAllister Jan. 11, 2019, 11:55 p.m.Jan. 12, 2019, 7:29 a.m.

Scott Peters

Rep. Peters Says San Diego Wants Border Security, But Not a Wall

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Jan. 11, 2019, 11:30 p.m.Jan. 12, 2019, 6:40 a.m.

San Diego County Workers Impacted by Gov. Shutdown to Receive Food, Housing Assistance

by Toni McAllister Jan. 11, 2019, 7:53 p.m.

Gavin Newsom at immigration shelter

Governor Promises Emergency $5 Million to Help Migrants Entering California

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Jan. 10, 2019, 11:55 p.m.Jan. 11, 2019, 6:41 a.m.

Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher.

Gonzalez Family Leave Bill Calls for First-in-Nation Full Wage Replacement up to $100K

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego Jan. 10, 2019, 11:05 p.m.Jan. 11, 2019, 6:43 a.m.

Gavin Newsom

Gov. Newsom Proposes ‘Fiscally Sound’ $209 Billion California Budget

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Jan. 10, 2019, 12:52 p.m.Jan. 10, 2019, 3:27 p.m.

Donald Trump

Business Leaders Push Back Against Trump Border Visit, Southern Wall

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego Jan. 10, 2019, 11:04 a.m.

Firefighters battling the Woolsey Fire

President Trump Threatens to Cut Aid to California Wildfire Victims

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Jan. 9, 2019, 11:45 p.m.Jan. 10, 2019, 6:44 a.m.