Politics and government news for greater San Diego

Two men, including David Gill, left, shake hands in a courtroom.

Mike Schaefer Sworn in As Oldest Elected Official in State

by Alexander Nguyen Dec. 18, 2018, 11:30 p.m.Dec. 19, 2018, 2:20 p.m.

barbara bry

City Council Re-Appoints Bry as Pro Tem, Approves Committee Rosters

by Alexander Nguyen Dec. 17, 2018, 11:15 p.m.Dec. 18, 2018, 7:58 a.m.

Kamala Harris answers questions from the media

Sen. Harris Backs Bipartisan ‘First Step’ Criminal Justice Reform Bill

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Dec. 17, 2018, 10:55 p.m.Dec. 18, 2018, 6:48 a.m.

Debra L. Reed, former chairman and CEO of Sempra Energy.

Ex-Sempra President Debra Reed Named to State Horse Racing Board

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego Dec. 17, 2018, 3:35 p.m.

Jerry Brown

Two San Diego Residents Appointed to State Boards

by Alexander Nguyen Dec. 17, 2018, 12:46 a.m.Dec. 18, 2018, 7:57 a.m.

Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye in the state Legislature

California’s Chief Justice Leaves Republican Party Over Trump and Kavanaugh

by Editor Dec. 16, 2018, 11:30 p.m.Dec. 17, 2018, 5:46 a.m.

Enrique Morones, founder and director of Border Angels, talks to volunteer going to the Tijuana shelters to distribute donations.

San Diego Migrant-Aid Leader Rips Border Patrol Over Death of Guatemalan Girl

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego Dec. 15, 2018, 11:45 p.m.Dec. 16, 2018, 6:44 a.m.

A tour bus with colorful artwork promoting "Covered California" parked against a mountain backdrop.

California Considers Insurance Mandate and Subsidies Amid Obamacare Retreat

by Editor Dec. 15, 2018, 11:30 p.m.Dec. 16, 2018, 6:42 a.m.

Blood pressure check

Obamacare Ruled Unconstitutional, Healthcare for 350,000 in San Diego County in Limbo

by Toni McAllister Dec. 14, 2018, 11:55 p.m.Dec. 15, 2018, 7:29 a.m.

New home under construction

Poll: Despite Strong Economy, Californians Anxious About Future

by Editor Dec. 14, 2018, 11:30 p.m.Dec. 15, 2018, 9:32 a.m.

Ben Bergquam and Mary Anne Mendoza at the border

Conservative Activists Rally at The Border for Increased Security

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Dec. 14, 2018, 11:05 p.m.Dec. 15, 2018, 7:01 a.m.

Gov. Jerry Brown

Gov. Brown Tells World Leaders to ‘Wake Up’ About Climate Change Danger

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Dec. 14, 2018, 8:36 a.m.Dec. 14, 2018, 8:37 a.m.

New MTS trolley

MTS Board Seeks $23 Youth Passes, Down from $36, Among Fare Changes

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego Dec. 13, 2018, 11:59 p.m.Dec. 14, 2018, 8:37 a.m.

Carlsbad desalination plan

County Desalination Plant Celebrates 40 Billionth Gallon of Water

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego Dec. 13, 2018, 10:45 p.m.Dec. 14, 2018, 7:22 a.m.