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.

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.