Federal stablecoin rules and a wave of bank crypto products are reshaping where deposits sit — San Diego community banks could be on the front lines.

Former Rep. Duncan Hunter is listed in a federal lobbying filing seeking a presidential pardon for Raymond Liddy. The disclosure reconnects a high‑profile San Diego legal saga to national clemency politics.

Cal Fire says new funding and faster permitting are cutting wildfire risk across Southern California. Officials point to home hardening, fuel breaks and tribal projects.

An actuary told trustees the city's annual pension payment could reach about $563.2 million, tightening a budget already facing multi‑million shortfalls.

Lawmakers in Sacramento unveiled SB 876 and related bills to speed insurance payouts, force transparency and expand replacement coverage for wildfire survivors.

The USS Fitzgerald returned to San Diego after a seven-month deployment covering the U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet areas, including maritime security and multinational exercises.

San Diego sues federal agencies to halt border fence construction on city land, citing environmental concerns.

Judge Michael S. Groch has been appointed as the new Presiding Judge of the San Diego Superior Court, tasked with managing court operations and promoting technological advancements.

Fort Drum’s 10th Mountain turned a deployment into a live “battle lab” along the southern border, testing counter‑UAS, AI tools and joint patrols while supporting Border Patrol.

San Diegans exhibit mixed reactions to the U.S. military capture of Venezuelan President Maduro, ranging from gratitude to legal and ethical concerns.

A national anti‑war group scheduled a "No War on Venezuela" rally at San Diego’s Waterfront Park after a U.S. operation in Venezuela prompted protests nationwide. The event was set to begin at 3 p.m.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and officials announce the implementation of AB 379, targeting sex trafficking by prosecuting buyers and recognizing exploited individuals as victims.

The California Supreme Court ruled judges can’t impose fines and fees defendants can’t afford, prompting remands and new ability‑to‑pay hearings across the state.