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New transit program to ‘freeze past prices’ for some low-income riders despite fare increase

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego Sept. 10, 2026, 6:03 p.m.Sept. 11, 2026, 12:33 p.m.

San Diego transit agencies unveiled a new reduced fare program, called “Pronto Life,” ahead of a general fare increase next month.

Home care workers rally on Front Street in downtown San Diego to call for a raise in minimum wage to $15.

As new minimum wages take effect, California’s cities keep raising the bar

by Mark Kreidler • Capital & Main July 13, 2026, 8:05 a.m.July 13, 2026, 8:53 a.m.

Federal courthouse

Crime

Four arrested for allegedly stealing EBT benefits, including cases in San Diego County

by City News Service March 10, 2026, 9:07 p.m.March 10, 2026, 9:07 p.m.

The White House in Washington D.C. as seen across a broad expanse of lawn.

Judge: Trump officials can’t block child care, other federal funds for California, 4 states

by Associated Press Jan. 9, 2026, 7:39 p.m.Jan. 9, 2026, 7:39 p.m.

Neighbor shovels mud off his driveway. Photo by Chris Stone

Life

What Has and Hasn’t Happened in the Year Since San Diego’s Devastating Floods

by Claudia Boyd-Barrett • California Health Report Jan. 23, 2025, 11:01 a.m.Jan. 23, 2025, 11:01 a.m.

Gavin Newsom

Opinion: Will Exclusive Marin County Change After a Pro-Housing Governor Moves In?

by Dan Walters • CalMatters Columnist Dec. 28, 2024, 11:05 p.m.Dec. 29, 2024, 7:16 a.m.

People riding bikes and walking along a coastal boardwalk near the beach.

Life

California Program Offering Low-Income Residents Vouchers for e-Bikes

by Chris Woodyard • Times of San Diego Dec. 10, 2024, 12:16 p.m.Dec. 10, 2024, 12:16 p.m.

Life

SD Rescue Mission To Offer Holiday Meal, Resources to Low-Income San Diegans

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego Nov. 23, 2024, 9:35 p.m.Nov. 24, 2024, 7:42 a.m.

Program Matching Seniors with Locals Who Have Spare Bedrooms to Start This Summer

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego Jan. 10, 2024, 11:05 p.m.Jan. 11, 2024, 6:48 a.m.

Water Authority: Money Available to Help Low-Income Residents with Bill

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego Nov. 3, 2023, 11:40 a.m.Nov. 3, 2023, 11:40 a.m.

Sink Drain

$2.5 Million Available for County Residents Struggling to Pay Water Bills

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego March 29, 2023, 10:50 p.m.March 30, 2023, 7:39 a.m.

Electric vehicles charging

Good News for EV Drivers: Hundreds of Charging Stations Coming to California

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego July 27, 2022, 10:30 p.m.July 28, 2022, 7:46 a.m.

A busy highway with vehicles and green overhead road signs.

Opinion: California Testing Road Use Tax That Will Hit Low-Income Workers Hard

by Marie Waldron Oct. 3, 2021, 10:05 p.m.Oct. 4, 2021, 6:48 a.m.

Affordable housing project in Oceanside

Application Period Opens for San Diego Housing Stability Assistance Program

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego March 15, 2021, 12:39 p.m.March 15, 2021, 12:40 p.m.