Public payroll files show county school chiefs pulled in big 2024 pay packages, and one‑time payouts and benefits often explain the largest totals.

The DOJ and California Attorney General filed a proposed settlement requiring three San Diego ready‑mix plants be sold to Holliday Rock to preserve competition in the region.

The Pentagon wants $54.6B to mass drone swarms; senators warn policy, training and accountability may be lagging the tech. Near‑term demos and hearings are now in focus.

Supporters say the county's plan to wind down San Pasqual Academy needs more public review to avoid disrupting foster-youth placements.

Jim Wood, a former police officer and longtime Oceanside mayor, died May 16 at age 78. City leaders remembered his public‑safety focus and years of service.

Young Latino voters say rent, gas and healthcare top their lists — even as some candidates double down on immigration messaging ahead of the June 2 primary.

Sen. Adam Schiff toured Feeding San Diego and warned proposed federal budget cuts to SNAP/CalFresh could strain food banks and county services across the region.

The state GOP says Carl DeMaio’s mailers and website used official Republican branding and issued a May 14 cease-and-desist threatening legal action. The fight spotlights a larger intra‑party split ahead of the June primary.

A Temecula Valley High water‑polo photo prompted trustees' online remarks and a parent's call for resignations.

House Oversight has asked four maternity operators for records about how they market childbirth packages to foreign clients as federal scrutiny tightens. Lawmakers want marketing materials, client counts and fee details.

Sean Elo‑Rivera says San Diego renters are being hit with application and other hidden fees and will bring a plan to City Council on May 19 to cap junk charges.

The Navy is preparing USS Makin Island for a possible Middle East deployment as other San Diego warships shift toward the region.

An open seat in California's 40th Senate District has drawn high-profile and local contenders ahead of the June 2 primary.