North County has some of San Diego County’s closest races as election results trickle in

A week after Election Day, still no winner has been declared in a number of races in North County, where some incumbents are at risk of losing their seats. After the latest election results Tuesday, several races remain too close to call. In Encinitas, the races for mayor and the...

Nonprofit steps in after Valley Center Veterans Day ceremony canceled

Roses for Veterans plans a community gathering to honor more than 400 veterans buried at Valley Center Cemetery.

Top 10 weekend arts picks in San Diego: Los Tigres del Norte, video poetry and 'La bola negra'

The Athenaeum Art Center will host the APERTURA showcase this weekend, celebrating “poetry, zines, music and community resources.” The event is a companion project to San Diego Poet Laureate Paola Capó-García’s video poetry exhibition, “Apertura.”. For the initial project, Capó-García collaborated with poets from...

San Diego City Council advances exploration of public power alternative to SDG&E

Just days after SDG&E requested increased rates for 2028, the San Diego City Council's Environment Committee voted to take the next steps in its analysis of what a nonprofit public power utility would look like in San Diego. Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera and Council President Joe LaCava voted in favor of...

San Diego Approves Higher Labor Enforcement Fee

The San Diego City Council approved an increase in the City’s Minimum Wage and Labor Standards Enforcement Fee on October 26, raising the charge from $1.47 to $2.82 per covered employee, an increase of approximately 92%. The decision followed concerns raised by the City’s Small Business Advisory Board about the financial impact on local businesses.

San Diego County Fair invites you to ‘peel back the wrapper’ and learn its 2027 theme

The San Diego County Fair has announced its 2027 theme which will explore the agricultural origins and history of chocolate.

San Diego County could see several rounds of rain showers through next week

San Diego County is set to experience multiple rounds of rain, gusty winds, and cooler temperatures starting late Thursday night and continuing through next week.

San Diego Humane Society Begins Construction on Community Veterinary Hospital

SAN DIEGO — San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) marked a major step toward expanding access to affordable veterinary care today with a wall breaking ceremony for its new Community Veterinary Hospital & Canepa Family Spay/Neuter Center. The $15 million initiative will bring veterinary care and essential support services together at one location, helping low-income pet families obtain treatment before manageable conditions become emergencies.

Burned Mountain View building in the center of legal dispute with city of San Diego

San Diego lifeguard captain sues over chief appointment

A lawsuit has been filed alleging gender discrimination following the appointment of Daniel Orloff as the new San Diego Lifeguards chief.

El Niño Just Pushed California’s Ocean to the Highest Levels Ever Recorded, and NOAA Says More Is Coming

Roads flooded, water pushed into homes and businesses, and tide gauges that have been recording for more than a century logged numbers they had never seen before. That was the California coast between Oct. 24 and 30, and NOAA has now explained what made it happen. The NOAA National Ocean...

‘We’ve had enough:’ San Diegans push back against SDG&E’s proposed rate increases

San Diego Gas & Electric faces strong opposition from residents and officials following its proposal to implement significant rate increases beginning in 2028.

Large fire engulfs abandoned ‘nuisance' building in San Diego's Mountain View area

MTS moves to adopt new penalty program for passenger violations

The Metropolitan Transit System board of directors approved a new administrative penalty program for fare evasion and certain passenger conduct violations on Oct. 15, according to a press release from the agency. Under the program, eligible citations will be moved out of the criminal court system and into an administrative review process instead. Riders who receive these citations will pay a fine and can contest it through the agency rather than face a criminal charge. This process is similar to how San Diego handles parking tickets as civil matters and not crimes.

Election 2026: Ehlers closes gap, trails Viskanta by 19 votes

ENCINITAS — Several key races in Encinitas are coming down to the wire. Mayoral challenger Rimga Viskanta’s lead over incumbent Bruce Ehlers narrowed to 19 votes in the latest unofficial returns, down from 73 votes in a Nov. 6 count. Viskanta, a school board trustee, had 13,753 votes,...

San Diego approves massive Midway Rising development project

The San Diego City Council on Monday has “agreed to trade its sprawling sports property” in the Midway District for desired public benefits after it “took all the actions required to approve the complex Midway Rising transaction” following a “marathon meeting that extended for more than seven hours.” The city leaders “unanimously voted to approve” a 105-year lease and redevelopment deal for the 48.5-acre property with master developer Midway Rising. The development team is planning to build 4,254 residential units, a 16,000-seat replacement arena and more commercial space, parks, plazas and public space. Midway Rising is composed of market-housing builder Zephyr, affordable housing developer Chelsea Investment Corp., and sports-and-entertainment venue operator Legends. The Kroenke Group, a subsidiary of billionaire Stan Kroenke’s real estate firm, is the entity’s lead investor and limited partner. The city’s timeline is “structured around a 2029 construction start date.” The project is “expected to be completed in its entirety by 2050,” according to the city’s phasing plan (SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE, 11/9).

Latino vote swung to Democrats across San Diego County

CA: Coastal Commission approves more sand and rock to protect San Diego’s coastal rail corridor

More sand replenishment, rock riprap, and the construction of a seawall were approved Thursday for eroding beaches in San Clemente to protect the only rail corridor connecting San Diego with Los Angeles and the rest of the United States. Most of the riprap has already been installed along the seaward...

Mesa Grande Reservation adds solar and battery systems, plans to expand housing

Well beyond the sprawl of San Diego County suburbia, rocky canyons carve through rolling green hills with oaks trees. There, tucked around pockets of private land and national forest is the Mesa Grande Reservation, home to the Mesa Grande Band of Diegueño Mission Indians. “So you head to Julian,...

Oceanside sales tax measure turning into a nail-biter

New election results released Monday left Oceanside residents still wondering whether the city will impose another sales tax. They’ll have to wait for more results Tuesday night. The 15,000 additional ballots counted show “no” on Measure S ahead by 238 votes, even less than the 458-vote edge Friday night....