Politics

Coverage of issues in politics affecting San Diego residents.

Trump offers up San Diego as ‘small price to pay’ for Iran war, sparking bipartisan backlash

Trump offers up San Diego as ‘small price to pay’ for Iran war, sparking bipartisan backlash

California Democrats condemned Trump, while the White House argued that the president’s words had been misinterpreted.

by Alysa Horton • Times of San Diego October 6, 2026Oct. 6, 2026, 11:28 a.m.

California attorney general emphasizes safety of mail-in voting

California attorney general emphasizes safety of mail-in voting

October 6, 2026Oct. 6, 2026, 10:12 a.m.

What bills did Gavin Newsom sign into law — or veto — in his final year leading California?

What bills did Gavin Newsom sign into law — or veto — in his final year leading California?

October 2, 2026Oct. 5, 2026, 1:11 p.m.

Court orders extension of deadline for immigration program shut down by Trump

Court orders extension of deadline for immigration program shut down by Trump

October 1, 2026Oct. 5, 2026, 1:12 p.m.

In race to become La Mesa’s next mayor, candidates draw lines on homelessness and affordability

October 1, 2026Oct. 5, 2026, 2:17 p.m.

Newsom signs bill supporting local journalism, giving tax breaks to news organizations

Newsom signs bill supporting local journalism, giving tax breaks to news organizations

October 1, 2026Oct. 5, 2026, 1:27 p.m.

ACLU asks court to compel San Diego to do away with Flock cameras, stored data

September 30, 2026Oct. 5, 2026, 1:15 p.m.

Mike Johnson campaigns in California for Trump-backed Jim Desmond as Democrats target district

Mike Johnson campaigns in California for Trump-backed Jim Desmond as Democrats target district

September 30, 2026Oct. 5, 2026, 1:16 p.m.

What will California’s next governor do about healthcare? Here are Becerra and Hilton’s plans

What will California’s next governor do about healthcare? Here are Becerra and Hilton’s plans

September 30, 2026Oct. 5, 2026, 1:18 p.m.

Candidates Bailey, Crosby spar over city budget, homelessness and ALPRs

September 29, 2026Oct. 5, 2026, 1:18 p.m.

New California law bans officers from using gloves that deliver electric shocks

New California law bans officers from using gloves that deliver electric shocks

September 29, 2026Oct. 5, 2026, 1:20 p.m.

Trump administration accused of contempt of court over order to resume Green Card lottery

Trump administration accused of contempt of court over order to resume Green Card lottery

September 28, 2026Oct. 5, 2026, 1:21 p.m.

La Mesa election guide: Mayor’s race takes center stage as voters weigh school and college bonds

September 28, 2026Oct. 5, 2026, 1:21 p.m.

Guía del votante para las elecciones generales del 3 de noviembre en el condado de San Diego

Guía del votante para las elecciones generales del 3 de noviembre en el condado de San Diego

September 27, 2026Oct. 5, 2026, 1:22 p.m.

Voter guide to Nov. 3 general election in San Diego County

September 27, 2026Oct. 5, 2026, 1:23 p.m.

Voter information pamphlets begin being sent to San Diego County residents

Voter information pamphlets begin being sent to San Diego County residents

September 27, 2026Oct. 5, 2026, 1:24 p.m.

The billionaire tax could be defeated by two other tax measures. Here’s how

The billionaire tax could be defeated by two other tax measures. Here’s how

September 27, 2026

On heels of trash fee error, Gloria set to embark on national affordability tour for Conference of Mayors

September 25, 2026Sept. 26, 2026, 11:45 a.m.

Trump order puts wolf protections — and Julian’s California Wolf Center expansion — in spotlight

Trump order puts wolf protections — and Julian’s California Wolf Center expansion — in spotlight

September 24, 2026Sept. 25, 2026, 9:31 a.m.

Councilmembers trash Mayor Gloria over garbage fee error that overcharged 87,000 households

September 23, 2026Sept. 24, 2026, 11:27 a.m.

Newsom firma ley que permitirá a ciertos californianos quedar exentos permanentemente del servicio de jurado

Newsom firma ley que permitirá a ciertos californianos quedar exentos permanentemente del servicio de jurado

September 20, 2026Sept. 20, 2026, 9:18 p.m.

SDPD now discloses why officers search Flock license plate readers. Nearly 4,000 times, the reason was ‘other.’

September 20, 2026Sept. 21, 2026, 5:44 a.m.

Newsom signs law to let these Californians get out of jury duty — for good

Newsom signs law to let these Californians get out of jury duty — for good

September 20, 2026Sept. 20, 2026, 9:19 p.m.

‘Billionaires shouldn’t exist.’ Why California unions are fighting for a wealth tax

‘Billionaires shouldn’t exist.’ Why California unions are fighting for a wealth tax

September 19, 2026

Plaintiffs won a court battle over the Green Card Lottery shut down by Trump. But with a key deadline looming, time is not on their side

Plaintiffs won a court battle over the Green Card Lottery shut down by Trump. But with a key deadline looming, time is not on their side

September 18, 2026Sept. 20, 2026, 9:30 p.m.