San Diego went to Las Vegas trying to sell desalinated water but left without a buyer. Arizona’s WIFA is exploring desal projects, but federal and regional approvals remain major hurdles.

About 500 Marines from Camp Pendleton have been sent to the Yuma border zone to reinforce barriers and emplace national‑defense signage, officials say.

San Diego Unified School District advocates for Congress to fully fund the IDEA, citing a funding shortfall for special education.

The San Diego Housing Commission voted to change Section 8 rules, raising tenant rent shares as officials try to avert a funding shortfall that could cut thousands of vouchers.

A DHS watchdog found dirty cells, unsecured valuables and detention times over policy limits at four San Diego‑area border holding sites.

Cal Fire is rebuilding the Ramona Air Attack Base to host C‑130 tankers and cut tanker refill times. Work began in August and officials say the overhaul should finish within a year.

The Interior Department is transferring 760 acres to the Navy to create a National Defense Area for border security efforts, as announced earlier this month.

San Diego won a $200,000 settlement from vape retailers for illegally selling flavored tobacco, with penalties and an injunction to prevent future sales.

Sheriff Martinez urges San Diego County to invest in jail improvements to focus on rehabilitation, address failing infrastructure, and comply with modern standards and laws.

San Diego Unified School District anticipates a $47 million budget shortfall for the 2026-27 academic year, heavily impacted by special education underfunding.

San Diego's new Border Patrol Chief, Justin De La Torre, shifts enforcement focus from the border to the interior due to a decline in illegal crossings.

San Diego officials led a meeting to oppose the Trump administration's offshore drilling proposal, emphasizing environmental protection and renewable energy progress.

Governor Newsom announced a letter of intent pairing the California National Guard with Mexico’s defense ministry to coordinate disaster response and border security. The move formalizes training and mutual-aid channels with Baja California partners.