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.

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.