Black lawmakers and hospital leaders are pushing for a $500M emergency fund to stabilize 17 public hospitals facing billions in federal and state cuts. Advocates say the money would stave off unit closures and layoffs.

City payroll shows 12 San Diego Fire‑Rescue employees earned more than $200,000 in overtime in 2025, a spike that coincides with an auditor’s finding that staffing shortfalls are driving overtime costs.

Assemblymember Tasha Boerner’s ACA 9 would add affordability to the CPUC’s rate‑making duties and expand the commission as residential bills spike. The measure now needs a Senate supermajority to reach voters.

Poway's City Council approved nearly 400 fee changes — from business certificates to performing‑arts rentals — that officials say will bring in roughly $1M a year.

Public payroll files show county school chiefs pulled in big 2024 pay packages, and one‑time payouts and benefits often explain the largest totals.

The DOJ and California Attorney General filed a proposed settlement requiring three San Diego ready‑mix plants be sold to Holliday Rock to preserve competition in the region.

The Pentagon wants $54.6B to mass drone swarms; senators warn policy, training and accountability may be lagging the tech. Near‑term demos and hearings are now in focus.

Supporters say the county's plan to wind down San Pasqual Academy needs more public review to avoid disrupting foster-youth placements.

Jim Wood, a former police officer and longtime Oceanside mayor, died May 16 at age 78. City leaders remembered his public‑safety focus and years of service.

Young Latino voters say rent, gas and healthcare top their lists — even as some candidates double down on immigration messaging ahead of the June 2 primary.

Sen. Adam Schiff toured Feeding San Diego and warned proposed federal budget cuts to SNAP/CalFresh could strain food banks and county services across the region.

The state GOP says Carl DeMaio’s mailers and website used official Republican branding and issued a May 14 cease-and-desist threatening legal action. The fight spotlights a larger intra‑party split ahead of the June primary.

A Temecula Valley High water‑polo photo prompted trustees' online remarks and a parent's call for resignations.