San Diego Weekend Guide Nov. 6-8: Raise a toast

School’s been back in session. The election is (mercifully) over. And we’re done with Dia De Los Muertos and Halloween. It’s fair to ask, “Now what?”. As it turns out, there’s still events literally all over the county – Southwestern College marks a milestone in Chula Vista; Ren Faire enthusiasts get one more weekend of fun in Escondido; foodies and wine enthusiasts are having their own bash at the Embarcadero, and Balboa Park will host a truly fab celebration, just to name a few.

GOP Troubles Spread to Statehouse Races

California Democrats funneled tens of millions of dollars into legislative races to protect their supermajority and recapture their 2024 losses. They accomplished that, and then some. The GOP’s troubles spread like wildfire down the California ballot as statehouse Republicans were set ablaze in the political catastrophe. So much so that...

7th Annual VetFest & Veterans Day Parade to be held at Liberty Station

Hundreds of volunteers are scheduled to gather this Sunday at NTC Park for the 7th annual VetFest and Veterans Day parade, which aims to collect 25,000 pounds of food for the San Diego Food Bank.

City of San Diego on track to eliminate 'historic' general fund deficit

The City of San Diego is saying that it’s on track to cut its “historic structural budget,” according to a new Five-Year Financial Outlook report.

San Diego faces $2.5M special election to fill District 5 city council seat

San Diego will hold a special election for its fifth district council seat following Marni von Wilpert's victory in the race for California's 48th congressional district.

San Diego’s storm guidance says collection bins belong 2 to 3 feet from the curb so stormwater can flow.

A collection bin can get in stormwater’s path. The City of San Diego says bins placed too close to the curb impede street runoff, and it links simple preparations to a lower risk of flooding near homes and properties.

Steve Padilla projected to win re-election to California State Senate

California State Senator Steve Padilla is projected to win re-election to Senate District 18, promising to focus on regional issues like the Tijuana River sewage crisis and economic relief during his second term.

Local progressives hope to build on Tuesday’s blue wave

There was an electricity in the air Tuesday night at Mujeres Brew House in Barrio Logan, which served as election central for the progressive wing of the Democratic Party. Local members of the Working Families Party (WFP) and Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) were celebrating the blue wave that swept many of their members and endorsed candidates into office across the country.

Election update: Jeffries, Patacsil lead in Palomar College race

Christine Baker maintains 814-vote lead for San Marcos Unified board seat. The race for Palomar Community College District Trustee Area 5 remained competitive Friday, Nov. 6, with Jennifer Jeffries leading Michelle C. Moore by 938 votes, while Judy Patacsil held a substantial advantage in Trustee Area 1. Jeffries received 17,840...

County charter, sales tax measures lead by 3 points, supporters declare win

ENCINITAS — Two San Diego County ballot measures appear to be well on their way to passing, with a proposal to revise the county charter and expand Board of Supervisors term limits and a half-cent sales tax increase each ahead by more than 3 percentage points. Measure A, which...

NC has a new mayor

The Star-News offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Regardless of the election results Tuesday night National City was going to have a new mayor in December since incumbent Ron Morrison decided not to run for yet another term. Turns out National City Councilman Jose...

California Landlord Faces $19.25 Million Settlement Over Tenants' Security Deposits

A $19.25 million settlement has just been announced (October 20th) and awaits court approval in a class action lawsuit between Essex Property Trust and former tenants who claimed that the company withheld security deposits in violation of state laws. According to the Times of San Diego, the former tenants also claimed that they were charged...

El Niño’s impact on San Diego’s coastline

With El Niño expected to influence Southern California’s weather this winter, coastal communities across San Diego County are preparing for the possibility of more powerful storms, damaging surf and worsening beach erosion. Recent storms and large waves have already taken a toll on parts of the county’s coastline,...

Mira Mesa's Maddox Park to open Nov. 11 after years of delays

Mira Mesa's Maddox Park opens Nov. 11 with a dog park, playground and bathrooms after nearly 3 years of delays.

San Diego already killed the mileage tax once—Sacramento wants it back

San Diegans already beat the mileage tax once. We may have to do it again. A few years ago, SANDAG wrote a charge on every mile you drive into the region’s long-range transportation plan. I fought it, and so did thousands of you. People packed meetings, filled in boxes and said plainly that they would not pay a new […] The post San Diego already killed the mileage tax once—Sacramento wants it back first appeared on Valley Roadrunner .

Election results: San Diego County Supervisor, Districts 4 and 5

Voters in San Diego County will choose between candidates for the district 4 and district 5 supervisor seats on the upcoming November ballot.

South Bay elections: Mayoral races in Chula Vista and National City

Things to do this weekend include horse races, Food + Wine festival and more

There’s always something fun to do in America’s Finest City. Our Weekend Events Guide is here to help. Get up. Get out. Play!. Our Weekend Events guide is published every Thursday in our In Your Neighborhood section of NBC7.com. Like our mission always, our guide will do its...