Politics and government news for greater San Diego

‘We’re Not Rich,’ But County Proposes $5B Budget With $86M More for Public Safety

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego May 6, 2014, 3:37 p.m.May 6, 2014, 4:16 p.m.

County Plan Bolsters Support for Caregivers, Research Into Alzheimer’s Disease

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego May 6, 2014, 2:10 p.m.

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IRS Grants Will Fund Low-Income Tax Clinics Run by USD, Legal Aid Society of San Diego

by Christine Huard • Times of San Diego May 6, 2014, 12:37 p.m.

New Budget Aims to Retain Police Officers, Bolster the Ranks

by Christine Huard • Times of San Diego May 5, 2014, 1:02 p.m.

Democrats Outnumber GOP in County as Early Voting Begins for June Primary

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego May 5, 2014, 10:29 a.m.May 5, 2014, 10:30 a.m.

San Diegans Told of Israel’s Success on Eve of 66th Independence Day

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego May 4, 2014, 2:59 p.m.May 5, 2014, 8:49 a.m.

Nearly 600 Get Zero-Emission Mowers at Annual Exchange

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego May 4, 2014, 7:26 a.m.

Pundit Asks: DeMaio – ‘Why Are Pro-Gay Groups Against Him?’

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego May 3, 2014, 2:24 p.m.May 5, 2014, 8:56 a.m.

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Pro-Medical Marijuana Group Sues the City, While Other Group Criticizes the Suit

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego May 3, 2014, 1:09 p.m.

Sherman Says Mexican Visa Policies Hurt San Diego Fishermen

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego May 2, 2014, 1:17 p.m.

Darrell Issa

Issa’s Committee Subpoenas Kerry to Testify over Benghazi

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego May 2, 2014, 10:42 a.m.

‘Frictionless Border’ Would Add Billions to Local Economy

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego May 2, 2014, 7:58 a.m.May 2, 2014, 8:02 a.m.

Update: City Hall Veteran to Take on Key Role on Faulconer’s Executive Team

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego May 1, 2014, 4:34 p.m.May 2, 2014, 12:54 p.m.

Brewer, Dumanis Air First TV Ads in District Attorney Race

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego May 1, 2014, 12:34 p.m.