Brian Jones Archives - Times of San Diego

SDUSD Trustee Sabrina Bazzo. Photo by Chris Stone

School trustee Bazzo to run for 40th District state Senate seat in 2026

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Sept. 20, 2025, 3:33 p.m.Sept. 21, 2025, 12:37 p.m.

The state Senate seat is currently held by Brian Jones, the Republican leader in the chamber, who is termed out in 2026.

The U.S. flag at half staff above the White House following Charlie Kirk's death. A worker stands nearby.

San Diego Republicans mourn Charlie Kirk, conservative activist slain in Utah

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego and Ken Stone • Times of San Diego Sept. 10, 2025, 3:22 p.m.Sept. 10, 2025, 9:06 p.m.

Mara Elliott

Former city attorney Mara Elliott announces candidacy for state Senate

by City News Service Sept. 4, 2025, 2:37 p.m.Sept. 4, 2025, 11:28 p.m.

Carl DeMaio speaks at January forum in Ramona for GOP candidates.

‘Unconstitutional’ – Republicans blast Newsom’s redistricting plan

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego Aug. 21, 2025, 12:26 p.m.Aug. 21, 2025, 10:03 p.m.

Armed law enforcement in a crosswalk as the search continues in the shootings of two state legislators in Minnesota.

Crime

Elected officials call shootings of Minnesota legislators horrific, plead for ‘peace in our politics’

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego and Ken Stone • Times of San Diego June 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.June 14, 2025, 6:20 p.m.

Brian W. Jones

Nixed bill could have prevented LA unrest, California minority leader says

by James Miller • Times of San Diego June 9, 2025, 1:06 p.m.June 9, 2025, 1:08 p.m.

Union 76 fuel pump gas prices

Brian Jones: Senate Democrats choose higher gas prices over CA drivers

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego June 4, 2025, 12:27 p.m.June 4, 2025, 12:28 p.m.

Gov. Gavin Newsom

Governor freezes Medi-Cal enrollment for migrants to cover state budget deficit

by Staff and Wire Reports May 14, 2025, 12:50 p.m.

Gas pump with octane buttons labeled 87, 89, and 91, above a nozzle with printed instructions.

San Diego gas prices up 5 cents a gallon since last week

by Staff and Wire Reports May 10, 2025, 3:40 p.m.

A year after Brian Jones was elected to the state Assembly, he spoke to Patch editors in Santee.

When Santee’s Brian Jones mulled California building state prisons in foreign nations

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego April 22, 2025, 11:45 p.m.April 23, 2025, 7:36 a.m.

District 40 Rep. Brian Jones announces new bill to change California's sanctuary status (Photo by Tessa Balc/ Times of San Diego)

Crime

California Democrats shift rightward on crime in response to GOP pressure

by Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters April 20, 2025, 11:55 p.m.April 21, 2025, 7:58 a.m.

La Mesa Chevon station owner drops gas price for three days. Photo by Chris Stone

Gas prices ‘about to get worse’ state senator warns due to pending oil refinery closure

by Kira Caspers • Times of San Diego April 17, 2025, 10:53 p.m.April 18, 2025, 7:35 a.m.

People rallying on steps of state Capitol

‘Mary-Bella’s Law’ to block elder parole for violent sex offenders clears Senate Committee

by City News Service April 8, 2025, 11:25 p.m.April 9, 2025, 7:45 a.m.

Dome of a classical-style government building with flags and trees in the foreground against a blue sky.

Progressives Seek Health Privacy Protections in California, But Newsom Could Balk

by Vanessa G. Sánchez • KFF Health News March 21, 2025, 10:30 p.m.March 22, 2025, 7:37 a.m.