Supervisors previewed options for spending discretionary funds and opened a short public comment window; tough trade‑offs loom.

Big‑city mayors urged lawmakers in Sacramento to protect HHAP funding, warning cuts would put 41,000 Californians at risk of returning to homelessness.

Lawmakers authorized a state audit of federally backed fusion centers amid concerns about surveillance, oversight and federal spending.

San Diego Unified will consider whether to remove César Chávez’s name from a local elementary school after recent national reporting raised sexual‑abuse allegations about the late labor leader. The district has flagged the campus for review and no decision has been announced.

The Supreme Court will weigh whether people stopped on the Mexican side of a port of entry have “arrived” in the U.S. and can claim asylum — a ruling with roots in San Diego.

Assemblywoman Kate Sanchez introduced AB 1620 to allow a state deduction for homeowners' insurance premiums beginning in 2026. Supporters say it targets seniors and working families facing rising rates.

Encinitas City Council voted to raise fees for repeat false fire-alarm responses, targeting persistent activations that tied up crews in 2025.

The state’s petroleum watchdog has opened probes into some gas stations after sudden pump‑price spikes. Regulators are collecting records to see whether illegal gouging occurred.

Former Baja governor Jaime Bonilla was arraigned in Mexicali on embezzlement and abuse‑of‑power charges tied to the failed Next Energy solar deal. He lives in Chula Vista.

San Diego's water wholesaler approved a 21-year sale of surplus water to Riverside's Western Municipal Water District, locking in millions and a new model for trades.

San Diego‑based amphibious assault ship USS Boxer sailed Thursday to join U.S. operations in the Middle East, with local media and ship‑spotters documenting the departure.

San Diego reached a marketing deal with Hyundai to supply 32 lifeguard vehicles, transfer maintenance to Hyundai and gain marketing support in a package the city values at about $4M.

A draft assessment says Encinitas faces millions in repairs to City Hall, parks and community buildings.