San Diego's County Board Chair and community highlight the impact of potential severe NIH funding cuts on local life sciences, clinical trials, jobs, and the region's economy, urging Congress to reconsider.

Kearny Mesa will host a public open house to discuss the County's budget priorities, including public safety and homelessness, with a family-friendly event and a virtual meeting to follow.

The Port of San Diego has received the GFOA's financial reporting excellence award for the 11th year in a row, reflecting its commitment to transparency and fiscal responsibility.

The San Diego Police Department has cleared its Sexual Assault Evidence Kit backlog, testing all kits faster than state-required timelines, and now maintains no backlog.

Mayor Gloria's final FY 2026 budget shifts funds towards public safety in San Diego, preserving police and fire department resources, addressing community concerns.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria announced that the City Council authorized a lawsuit against LAFCO for validating contested signatures on a La Jolla secession petition.

San Diego plans to save $13 million over five years by moving departments into city-owned buildings, reducing lease costs amidst a $258 million budget deficit.

San Diego's Fiscal Year 2026 Draft Budget focuses on equity, using a Budget Equity Framework to prioritize spending in underserved areas, address infrastructure needs, and provide access to various city programs.

The Carlsbad City Council voted 3-2 to end a ban on new drive-thru restaurants, allowing businesses to propose individual drive-thru projects for review.

The City of Poway is suing Councilmember Tony Blain for not adhering to the California Public Records Act by using private channels for city matters which he allegedly asked to be deleted.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria criticizes LAFCO's decision to accept disputed signatures for La Jolla's secession initiative, after the Registrar found the petition insufficient. A legal challenge may ensue.

Residents in El Cajon, led by a Latino activist group, have initiated a recall against Councilmember Phil Ortiz over allegations of discrimination and endangering immigrants.

San Diego leaders support AB 379 to fight child sex trafficking, especially protecting minors and redefining trafficked children as victims, not perpetrators.