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Steve Hilton bets California is ready for something different in the governor’s office

by Alejandro Maciel • Times of San Diego Oct. 17, 2026, 10:30 a.m.Oct. 16, 2026, 5:28 p.m.

Steve Hilton is taking his campaign for governor across California, arguing for change in a state long dominated by Democrats.

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HOA fees skyrocketing? A California bill could cap them, but Democrats are divided

by Nadia Lathan • CalMatters June 28, 2026, 11:00 a.m.June 25, 2026, 2:51 p.m.

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MMA fighter Liz Carmouche, long a San Diegan, packed up and moved to Florida. She’s back for a PFL bout

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego June 25, 2026, 10:10 a.m.June 26, 2026, 11:12 a.m.

Latinos in California showed their frustration with Trump by voting for Proposition 50

by Maya C. Miller, Jeremia Kimelman and Mohamed Al Elew • CalMatters June 1, 2026, 2:05 p.m.June 1, 2026, 3:28 p.m.

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Opinion: San Diego families are being stretched, but help is available

by Rachael Orose and William York May 19, 2026, 2:00 p.m.May 19, 2026, 5:02 a.m.

A person with a bicycle navigates through an urban encampment, surrounded by tents and scattered belongings.

A new homelessness strategy is sweeping California

by Marisa Kendall • CalMatters April 13, 2026, 11:00 a.m.April 13, 2026, 4:38 p.m.

Heavy traffic on a multi-lane highway with cars and trucks in an urban setting. San Diego housing and transportation costs are among the tops in the U.S.

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San Diego has the second-highest combined housing and transportation costs among major U.S. metros

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego Jan. 9, 2026, 3:51 p.m.Jan. 9, 2026, 7:59 p.m.