Nat City Mayor Candidate Slammed Over Debts

As election day nears, attacks have gotten even more personal in the race for mayor of National City. Councilmember Jose Rodriguez recently called out his opponent fellow Councilmember Marcus Bush for financial struggles – from a home foreclosure to unpaid traffic tickets. Rodriquez even accused Bush of lining his...

Mt. Hope Cemetery To Near Capacity By Year’s End

Mt. Hope Cemetery, the only active, city-owned burial ground in the country that has offered affordable interment to San Diegans since 1869, could run out of burial lots as soon as January, according to sources who spoke with Voice & Viewpoint. The cemetery is the final resting place of six...

Floods in San Diego coastal neighborhoods continue with surge of high tides

Flooding hit some low-lying beachfront communities along the San Diego County coastline this week as potentially record-breaking high tides rolled in. A coastal flood warning took effect Monday along the entire San Diego County coast as unusually high tides were expected to exceed 8 feet, potentially breaking records, meteorologists said. The warning remains in effect through Thursday afternoon.

New EV chargers installed at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

SDG&E became the first utility provider to install electric vehicle chargers within a California State Park.

48th Congressional District Race: Jim Desmond

The race for California's 48th Congressional District is on final approach. Democrat Marni von Wilpert joined "Good Morning San Diego" Wednesday. On Thursday, it was Republican Jim Desmond's turn on the white sofa.

‘We can’t become desensitized': Día de Muertos vigil mourns deaths in ICE custody

As the sun dipped low outside the Otay Mesa Detention Center, Pedro Rios and Adriana Jasso laid out the cempasúchil flowers carefully, the brilliant orange petals staining their fingertips. Nearby, organizers and artists had built a ceremonial altar decorated with candles, calaveras and monarch butterflies. “We’re breaking up the...

California Halloween: Los Angeles-San Diego Safety Tips Oct. 31

From Los Angeles to San Diego, these 10 precautions can help families enjoy a safer Halloween night.

Union behind California billionaire tax hit by strike from own campaign staff, days before vote

SEIU-UHW led the signature drive to get the California wealth tax on the ballot. Days before the election, its Prop. 40 campaign is on hold due to a strike. Union behind California billionaire tax hit by strike from own campaign staff, days before vote

Sinkhole Payout Costs San Diego $14-Million

A sinkhole that heavily damaged a condominium complex in La Jolla has resulted in 14-million dollars in settlements.

San Diego's top election official on what interference could look like

Father Joe's Village seeks affordable construction to produce affordable housing

"Our homelessness crisis is a housing crisis, and the only way through it is to build," says Father Joe's Villages president and CEO Deacon Jim Vargas. Right now, supply simply isn’t keeping up with demand, especially for lower-income households. According to the California Housing Partnership's 2026 report, nearly 130,000 such households in San Diego County lack access to an affordable home. The report estimates that a renter must earn $50.12 an hour to afford the average asking rent for a two-bedroom apartment. The average hourly wage in the San Diego area is just over $38.

Midway Rising advances but council insists affordable housing should be 'new'

Friday, a committee of the San Diego City Council advanced the project that Midway Rising leaders have been working on for five years. It was a moment that had been building for years. Union members who have advocated for it every step of the way cheered loudly in the City Council Chambers. But the Midway Rising hurried out and issued a simple written statement attributed to Brad Termini, from Zephyr Partners.

A 300,000-Square-Foot Military Experience Is Coming to 2 US Cities in 2027

A new military convention promising immersive combat missions, military aircraft, cutting-edge technology, gaming competitions and firsthand stories from those who served is preparing to launch in two of America's largest military communities in 2027. Called Military Con, the three-day event will debut June 4-6 at the Henry B. González Convention...

Big money drops again into San Diego District 8 race

One of the largest donors in the primary for the District 8 seat on the San Diego City Council has made a big imprint on the runoff for the seat by dropping $200,000 to a political action committee supporting Gerardo Ramirez. National Enterprises Inc., owned by South Bay businessman David...

SeaWorld San Diego Honors Veterans With Fireworks, Flags Nov. 7-9

SeaWorld San Diego is rolling out its annual Red, White & Blue Salute Saturday through Monday, Nov. 7-9, with a fireworks show, a daily flag ceremony and a handful of tributes built around local veterans and active-duty service members. The event folds Veterans Day programming into the park's regular operations, pairing military recognition with a fireworks show, as it did last year.

San Diego outreach team helps people move from streets to stable shelter

San Diego's Homeless Outreach Team builds trust visit by visit to help people move from the streets into stable shelter beds.

San Diego's military industry responds to increased competition for defense drone dollars

San Diego's defense contractors are working to ensure the Pentagon's renewed enthusiasm for spending on emerging weapons technology continues to benefit local companies, and now they have a plan make it happen. The San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC) announced the effort at a news conference Tuesday. The EDC...

Fact check: Campaign ad features misleading claims about National City mayoral candidate

This story is featured on the KPBS Voter Hub as part of our Public Matters nonprofit news partnership. Explore what’s at stake this election season to make informed decisions on your ballot. National City mayoral candidate Jose Rodriguez is standing behind his campaign’s misleading ads accusing his opponent of...

Business owner accuses federal agencies of wrongfully seizing cash in San Diego

Global Coin Logistics CEO Steven Bailey filed federal lawsuits against the DEA and CBP, accusing them of wrongfully seizing more than $1 million through civil asset forfeiture without alleging specific crimes.