A new state bill would speed certifications and give hiring preference to formerly incarcerated firefighters, aiming to turn trained hand‑crew members into career Cal Fire hires.

San Diego may pay $3.1M to settle a sergeant’s discrimination suits; council will vote July 14.

San Diego’s City Council approved a camera‑equipped TAC‑CAT for SWAT, funded by private donations while the city covers maintenance and oversight.

Newsom signed a budget that adds roughly $40 million to speed California's vote counting, but advocates say the amount is only a partial fix compared with the roughly $90 million they had requested.

The San Diego County Registrar certified the June 2 primary results on Thursday; county officials reported 41.9% turnout and posted certified tallies online.

San Diego's hospitality minimum wage ordinance raises pay for covered hotel, event center and amusement park workers starting July 1 and phases to $25 by 2030.

Encinitas council voted 4-1 last Wednesday not to apply for nearly $3.9M in state encampment funding, leaving a looming June 30 deadline and dividing the council.

San Diego Community Power’s CEO is on leave and the board has tapped its COO as acting CEO while closed‑door meetings advance major renewable contracts.

Senate Bill 1007 would limit most HOA dues hikes to 8% without homeowner approval, splitting Democrats and forcing a debate over reserve funding and transparency.

AB 2129 would push Cal Fire salaries within 15% of 20 local departments, but Assembly estimates peg the cost at $373M–$609M — forcing a clash between recruitment needs and budget limits. Lawmakers and the governor face a tough choice.

Council leaders debated tweaks to a settlement that lowers future trash bills and ends paid Balboa Park parking; the deal averts litigation but creates budget trade‑offs. The council pressed staff for firm timelines and refund rules as budget votes approach.

San Diego property owners have until June 30 to pay 2025–26 taxes without extra fees. After July 1 unpaid bills move to default and can pick up steep penalties.

City leaders began reviewing a Phase II feasibility study on forming a municipal energy utility that could replace SDG&E; the report flags billions in acquisition costs and long regulatory hurdles.