San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria becomes vice president of the United States Conference of Mayors, aiming to address urban challenges such as affordable housing and community safety.

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved an $8.63 billion budget for FY 2025-26, which includes staffing cuts but maintains investment in key areas like housing, health, and public safety.

San Diego City Council partially overrode Mayor Todd Gloria's vetoes on the FY2026 budget, amid fiscal concerns and desires for investment in city services.

Tiffany Allen was unanimously appointed as Chula Vista's new city manager by the City Council, bringing over 20 years of experience in city departments to the role.

Dr. Fabi Bagula becomes the first Latina Superintendent of San Diego Unified, bringing a focus on equity, academic achievement, and community engagement.

Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre sued Chula Vista, claiming it broke public records law by not releasing a letter from Chula Vista Mayor John McCann, which allegedly aided a convict's early release.

Capt. Robert Tucker takes command of Coast Guard Sector San Diego from Capt. Patrick Dill in a traditional ceremony overseen by Rear Adm. Joseph Buzzella.

San Diego and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California have settled a 15-year dispute over water rates, agreeing on a fixed price for San Diego's Colorado River water starting in 2026.

The San Diego City Council passed a measure to impose a trash collection fee on single-family homes, ending over a century of free service and sparking public opposition.

San Diego approves the Residential Tenant Utility Charges Ordinance, preventing excessive landlord utility billing and ensuring tenant rights and transparency.

Veterans protested at Camp Pendleton against the use of troops in Los Angeles, highlighting concerns over civil liberties and military involvement in domestic affairs.

Southern California's Metropolitan Water District and San Diego County Water Authority have settled a 15-year legal dispute over water rates, paving the way for future cooperation.

ICE agents detained several immigrants at a San Diego courthouse, a tactic in line with Trump's directives to speed up deportations. Some asylum cases were dismissed, others ongoing. Critics argue this undermines due process and asylum laws.