San Diego Unified projects a $47 million deficit for the 2026-27 fiscal year, primarily driven by chronic underfunding of special education and declining enrollment.

A federal judge tossed Huntington Beach’s federal challenge to SB 54, preserving California’s limits on local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

Deputy Fire Chief Christopher Manroe will take over Chula Vista's fire department on Dec. 31 as long-time Chief Harry Muns retires after a multi-decade run.

Palomar Health announced a town hall on its UCSD partnership with just 24 hours' notice, prompting questions about transparency and review time.

Camp Pendleton Marines kick off Exercise Steel Knight on Monday, a two-week mission rehearsal that will bring extra aircraft and ground activity to North County and Yuma-area training grounds.

San Clemente is negotiating with CBP to place a shore‑top camera to monitor panga boats, prompting privacy and legal concerns after a nearby deadly capsizing.

The UC Board of Regents voted to renew a tuition model that lets incoming classes face annual increases up to 5% beginning in 2026–27. The move drew student protests and promises of more targeted aid.

Vista’s council returns tonight to decide whether the city will restrict federal immigration enforcement on city property. The vote comes amid rallies and a mayoral press event.

A new SDCTA scorecard graded 23 San Diego‑area districts on bond spending transparency; several earned A+ marks while others — especially smaller or rural districts — received failing grades.

San Diego's Public Safety Committee voted to continue using license plate readers amid crime-solving claims, despite privacy concerns and calls for stronger safeguards on data use and sharing.

The City Council budget committee told the mayor to hold arts funding steady amid a $111M shortfall. Arts leaders warn flat funding won't keep up with rising costs.

A Harbor Police officer who was suspended twice for falling asleep on duty was later promoted, raising questions about discipline and transparency at the Port. Reporting has prompted calls for clearer promotion rules.

A decorated Navy captain lost a command slot that would have made her the first woman to lead a SEAL‑overseeing unit, touching off outrage and questions about Pete Hegseth’s role.