National City’s council unanimously approved a tobacco retail licensing program that caps permits, sets 1,000‑foot buffers near youth facilities and funds inspections. The measure includes stepped fines and potential revocations for repeat violations.

Oceanside’s City Council cut next year’s proposed water and sewer increases roughly in half and pushed a larger 2027 decision down the road. The move eases the immediate bill impact while staff hunts for savings.

A new city report narrows San Diego's five-year budget gap to about $110.6M but warns tough choices remain.

A city budget memo floats paid parking at Mission Bay and other shore lots, focused on non‑residents and paired with resident permits and tourist taxes.

Early voting for the county's November special election begins Saturday with 68 vote centers. Voters can find locations at sdvote.com and use various services, including new ballot marking devices.

San Diego City Council approved significant water and sewer rate hikes to take effect over the next few years, with water bills increasing by 14.7% and 14.5% consecutively. This decision followed a 5-4 vote amid public and council dissent.

Latino voters across California are rethinking how they cast ballots amid new fears of ICE agents showing up at polling places and Trump’s immigration threats. Organizers are scrambling to keep turnout from collapsing in swing regions.

A court ruling advanced La Jolla's bid to secede from San Diego, with the judge supporting the validation of signatures for an independence ballot. The process now moves to a LAFCO review.

San Diego County's early voting for the November special election starts Oct. 25, with select vote centers open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. offering various services including same-day registration.

San Diego County boosts its wildfire defense by buying a Sikorsky S70 Firehawk helicopter, enhancing its aerial firefighting fleet for quicker response and better firefighting capabilities.

VP JD Vance celebrated the US Marine Corps' 250th anniversary, while Governor Newsom criticized the event's safety, and Vance's office defended military preparedness.

California Governor Newsom criticized a federal plan for a live fire military exercise over the I-5 freeway, citing public safety and economic disruption concerns.

Kimberly J. Becker, President and CEO of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, has announced her retirement after a career shaping the San Diego International Airport and driving substantial growth.