Political Leaders Distribute Federal Food Aid—and Advice on Wearing Masks
Three of San Diego’s most influential political leaders joined seven local nonprofits on Friday to…
Opinion: Big Increases in California’s Housing Construction Goals Spark Local Opposition
As this much-troubled year began, the twin crises of homelessness and a broader housing shortage…
How Democratic Squabbling Doomed Sorely Needed Housing Legislation in Sacramento
Buffy Wicks was breastfeeding her four-week-old daughter in her fifth floor Capitol office when she…
Opinion: One-Party Dominance Proves No Panacea for California Politics
One might think that when Democrats captured overwhelming control of the California Legislature — roughly…
Republicans in Touch with COVID-Positive Sen. Jones May Vote from Home
Senate Republicans who may have come into contact with Sen. Brian Jones, R-Santee, who tested…
State Senate President Toni Atkins Endorses Joe LaCava for San Diego City Council
State Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins has endorsed Joe LaCava for the District 1…
Local, State Leaders Hail Supreme Court Ruling Protecting LGBTQ Employees
Local and state elected officials Monday hailed a U.S. Supreme Court ruling affirming that employers…
Toni Atkins’ Bills to Allow More Infill Development Advance in State Senate
Two bills authored by state Senate President Toni Atkins that are designed to encourage infill…
COVID Complicates Sen. Toni Atkins’ Push to Build More Housing in California
Toni Atkins stood on the state Senate floor in January and vowed, come hell or…
With Face Coverings and Testimony by Zoom, California Legislature Returns to Work
With the Senate convening on Monday, both houses of the California legislature will be open…
Golden Hall, Convention Center to House Homeless Amid Pandemic
The city of San Diego announced Monday the entirety of Golden Hall and parts of…
Toni Atkins Calls on San Diegans to Donate Blood as Supplies Run Low
State Senate President Toni Atkins donated blood Monday and called on healthy San Diegans to…
California Legislature Makes Up to $1 Billion Available for Coronavirus Relief
The California Senate approved up to $1 billion in measures Monday to fight the coronavirus…
Legislative Front-runners Lead Handily – Except in 76th Assembly District
In early returns, incumbents and political veterans began to establish commanding leads in state legislative…