Despite Budget Surplus, California Legislators Promoting Variety of New Taxes
California is enjoying a projected $21.4 billion surplus. Three-quarters of the state believes any new revenue increase should be…
State Senate Votes $5 Million for San Diego Nonprofits to Assist Migrants
The state Senate approved $5 million Monday to support nonprofit organizations helping asylum-seeking families released…
California’s ‘Nonbinary’ Gender Designation Could Hike Insurance for Teen Drivers
In a little-noticed side impact of California’s 2018 law granting drivers the option of listing…
California Lawmakers Readying Controversial Bill to Limit Police Use of Deadly Force
Jamilia Land walked out of a meeting in the state Capitol feeling optimistic that 2019…
Gov. Newsom Sues Huntington Beach Over Lack of Affordable Housing
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a lawsuit Friday against the city of Huntington Beach, accusing the…
California Legislature’s Thriving LGBT Caucus Chalks up Victories
When Sheila Kuehl of Santa Monica became California’s first openly gay or lesbian legislator in…
Stephen Whitburn Plans 2020 Race for District 3 Council Seat; Once Led San Diego Pride
The former executive director of San Diego Pride announced Tuesday his 2020 candidacy for the…
Opinion: San Diego Can Be a Leader in California’s Transition Off Fossil Fuels
The 2018 midterm election results saw the vast majority of California’s environmental justice champions re-elected,…
Cars Towed as North Park Toyland Parade Goes Off Amid Cancellation Confusion
Despite confusion over its fate, the 55th annual North Park Toyland Parade took place Saturday…
Waldron Leads Assembly Republicans, Increasing San Diego’s Legislative Clout
The Republican caucus in the state Assembly unanimously selected Marie Waldron from Escondido on Thursday…
North Park Memorial for 1978 PSA Jetliner Crash Is Topic on 40th Anniversary
The 40th anniversary of the crash of Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 182, which killed 144…
Opinion: California Legislative leaders Want to Milk More Campaign Money
Jesse Unruh, the legendary speaker of the state Assembly during the 1960s, was fond of…
California May Mandate Companies Have Women on Their Boards
California is moving toward becoming the first state to require companies to have women on…
University of California Tuition Reduced for First Time in 2 Decades
The University of California regents on Thursday approved a small reduction in tuition for the…
