San Diego launches a task force to combat gun violence, utilizing state grants and focusing on the enforcement of protection orders with firearm restrictions.

San Diego Superior Court's longest-serving judge, David M. Gill, is retiring on his 90th birthday on December 13, 2024, after more than 50 years on the bench.

The San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector is urging residents to claim $867,171 in unclaimed funds by September 22, 2024, to avoid it going to the General Fund.

California expands its Gun Violence Restraining Orders, with San Diego leading the charge, backed by state funding and a new task force to enforce firearm relinquishment.

San Diego County is opening a new, green Crisis Stabilization Unit in El Cajon, aiming for LEED certification and Zero Net Energy status with solar panels and low-carbon materials.

San Diego County has received a two-year, $750,000 grant to address wage theft, funding a dedicated team for prosecuting cases to protect workers' rights and dignity.

San Diego's City Council approves a 25-year lease for the WorldBeat Center in Balboa Park, ensuring a stable future for the multicultural arts organization.

San Diego County is awarded $12.4 million by the California Department of Health Care Services to establish 49 new recuperative care beds for homeless individuals with behavioral health issues.

California's slow adoption of a bill to revamp mental conservatorship laws sparks criticism from state leaders, urging counties to act quicker to address mental illness and homelessness.

San Diego negotiated a reduced water-rate increase from 24.5% to 14% for 2025, a considerable success for city officials working to lessen the financial impact on residents. Mayor Todd Gloria highlighted the efforts to find cost-saving measures.

San Diego City Council postponed the decision on a 1,000-bed homeless shelter to address financial and legal concerns.

The San Diego City Council approved a measure for a November ballot to raise sales tax by 1% to fund services such as street repair and public safety.

San Diego's vote on a stormwater infrastructure funding measure was postponed after Proposition 5, expected to lower the approval threshold, was amended, keeping it at a two-thirds majority.