A federal rule going into effect Wednesday lets authorities bar asylum on 'public-health' grounds and deny related protections — critics call it a pretext.

A California appeals court reversed a judge and reinstated a jury finding that an employee who misunderstood the Equal Pay Act was protected from retaliation.

A proposed San Diego County consumer‑protection unit would sue polluters, landlords and insurers and aim to fund itself through settlements and reserve flexibility.

The Encinitas City Council approved a new contract with firefighters for wage increases and incentives, boosting morale and fiscal responsibility amid departmental changes.

San Diego went to Las Vegas trying to sell desalinated water but left without a buyer. Arizona’s WIFA is exploring desal projects, but federal and regional approvals remain major hurdles.

About 500 Marines from Camp Pendleton have been sent to the Yuma border zone to reinforce barriers and emplace national‑defense signage, officials say.

San Diego Unified School District advocates for Congress to fully fund the IDEA, citing a funding shortfall for special education.

The San Diego Housing Commission voted to change Section 8 rules, raising tenant rent shares as officials try to avert a funding shortfall that could cut thousands of vouchers.

A DHS watchdog found dirty cells, unsecured valuables and detention times over policy limits at four San Diego‑area border holding sites.

Cal Fire is rebuilding the Ramona Air Attack Base to host C‑130 tankers and cut tanker refill times. Work began in August and officials say the overhaul should finish within a year.

The Interior Department is transferring 760 acres to the Navy to create a National Defense Area for border security efforts, as announced earlier this month.

San Diego won a $200,000 settlement from vape retailers for illegally selling flavored tobacco, with penalties and an injunction to prevent future sales.

Sheriff Martinez urges San Diego County to invest in jail improvements to focus on rehabilitation, address failing infrastructure, and comply with modern standards and laws.