A preliminary $104.3M budget would trim about $2.5M and reassign firefighters while the city considers tapping reserves; union leaders warn of slower responses.

Deputy Fire Chief Jess Specht will take over the Oceanside Fire Department as Chief Dave Parsons retires on June 20, 2026. The city announced the move Wednesday.

A writ filed Monday accuses the San Diego Police Department of labeling roughly 80% of complaints "miscellaneous" to keep them from civilian review. Plaintiffs want the court to force compliance with Measure B.

Incumbent Henry Foster holds a razor-thin, 22‑vote edge in District 4 as county counts continue. The narrow margin leaves a November showdown likely unless tallies or a recount change the outcome.

Federal lawmakers have filed legislation to rename the Logan Heights post office for Armando Rodriguez, a local educator, amid a broader reassessment of César Chávez’s legacy. The move follows recent local votes to rethink Chávez monuments and names.

San Diego supervisors approved the county’s first BHSA Integrated Plan, a three-year roadmap to steer funding toward mental health care, substance use treatment and housing.

Supervisors deadlocked 2-2 on a proposal to require ad-hoc subcommittees to post agendas, recordings and documents; the board will revisit the item on June 25.

Sen. Steve Padilla amended SB 420 to bar nonprofits tied to private ICE jails from claiming the Welfare Exemption after reporting showed a local foundation avoided millions in property taxes.

A fighter jet from the San Diego‑based USS Abraham Lincoln disabled the Palau‑flagged M/T Marivex in the Gulf of Oman, U.S. Central Command said. India says all 24 crew are safe after a reported fire.

Newsom’s May Revision would cap business tax credits starting in 2027; life‑sciences and tech groups warn it could cost jobs and investment across California.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria was installed as president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and pledged to press Washington on housing, safety and accountability.

AB 2222 would create refundable per‑reporter tax credits in California, aiming to shore up thousands of local newsroom jobs while raising cost and oversight questions.

National City approved an $89.1M general‑fund budget this week that narrows the projected gap but leaves unassigned reserves under pressure. Officials promise tougher choices and revenue work ahead.