A bill in Sacramento would sharply expand property‑tax exemptions for the state’s most severely disabled veterans, with supporters calling it vital relief and critics warning of revenue losses. Legislators head to Appropriations next week.

Ramona planners warned a San Diego County draft inclusionary ordinance could slow approvals and erode local control, while county staff say options include fees and incentives. The Board will review the measure on June 24, 2026.

Chula Vista’s council voted 4-1 to investigate the funding and costs of Mayor John McCann’s theatrical State of the City address. The review will examine sponsors, a $28,000 tab and whether donations met disclosure rules.

Anita Edmondson and Vanessa Springett are running in Poway’s June 2 special election for District 2; the winner will serve through November 2028. The campaign is centered on development and neighborhood rules.

A U.S. jet from the carrier USS Abraham Lincoln disabled the Iranian tanker M/T Hasna after the ship allegedly ignored repeated blockade warnings, CENTCOM says.

A countywide petition drive says it turned in more than 150,000 signatures to force a November vote on a half‑cent sales tax to fund Tijuana River cleanup and services. County officials will now verify whether the measure qualifies for the ballot.

A San Diego lawmaker’s AB 2386 would open provisional licensure for some internationally trained physicians and create a path to full California licenses. Supporters say it targets shortages in underserved, Spanish‑speaking communities.

USCIS's expanded FBI fingerprint checks are leaving some San Diego applicants waiting months after interviews. Local attorneys say cases once approved on the spot are now being continued for review.

Bob Filner, a 10‑term congressman and former San Diego mayor, died April 20 at 82. His record blends veterans' advocacy with a scandal that ended his mayoralty.

Incumbent Carolina Chavez faces four challengers in a June 2 primary that pits housing and a local university push against calls for fiscal restraint and public‑safety fixes.

Incumbent Malia Cohen faces Herb Morgan and Meghann Adams in a June 2 primary shaped by audits, blockchain transparency and roughly $15 billion in unclaimed property.

Nearly four years after Measure H passed, promised child‑care slots at parks and rec centers still haven’t appeared. Legal reviews, retrofit costs and budget cuts are to blame.

Assembly amendments to AB 2117 would create a governor‑appointed education commissioner and recast the elected superintendent as an independent evaluator.