The rise in mail voting comes with a price, as mismatched signatures lead to ballot rejections
Hundreds or even thousands of ballots have been rejected because the signatures on the return...
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Transgender trailblazer Sarah McBride heads to her debut in Congress, hoping for a touch of grace
Sarah McBride will be sworn in as the first openly transgender member of Congress on...
Trump calls it the ‘center of the universe.’ Mar-a-Lago is a magnet for those seeking influence
Mar-a-Lago sightings offer a glimpse into the workings of Donald Trump’s incoming White House
Imperial Beach mayor latest to announce bid to replace Nora Vargas
Chula Vista Mayor John McCann and San Diego City Councilmember Vivian Moreno have also expressed...
Jimmy Carter made eradicating Guinea worm disease a top mission
Carter tried to rid the Earth of Guinea worm, which infects people who drink unclean...
Trump endorses Mike Johnson to stay on as House Speaker after government funding turmoil
Donald Trump is endorsing Mike Johnson to stay as House Speaker
Biden announces nearly $2.5B more in military aid for Ukraine
President Joe Biden says the United States will send nearly $2.5 billion more in weapons...
Appeals court upholds a $5 million award in a sexual abuse verdict against President-elect Trump
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a written opinion upholding the jury's finding
A caucus of military veterans seeks to bridge the political divide in a polarized Congress
Veterans in the caucus see it as one of the few places where members of...
In the Presidents’ Club, Jimmy Carter was the odd man out
Jimmy Carter’s relationship with his successors in the Oval Office, both Republicans and fellow Democrats,...
Timeline: Jimmy Carter, 1924-2024
After one-term presidency that ended with low approval ratings, Carter emerged as a champion of...
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In 3 years since trolley’s Blue Line extension, why hasn’t more housing been developed along it?
One reason for optimism about eventual development along the new line is steady growth in...
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Revenue surge from non-baseball events at Petco Park is a win for Padres, city
A new revenue-sharing deal has increased the city's annual payout from about $650,000 to nearly...
Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban so he can weigh in after he takes office
The request came as TikTok and the Biden administration filed opposing briefs to the court.
An online debate over foreign workers in tech shows tensions in Trump’s political coalition
The argument previews fissures and contradictory views his coalition could bring to the White House.
Trump threat to immigrant health care tempered by economic hopes
Trump’s promise of mass deportations and tougher immigration restrictions is deepening mistrust of the health...
In states that ban abortion, social safety net programs often fail families
From the time a Tennessee woman gets pregnant, she faces greater obstacles to a healthy...
Court rules Georgia lawmakers can subpoena Fani Willis for information related to her Trump case
A Republican-led committee was formed earlier this year and sent subpoenas to Willis in August...
New 2025 laws hit hot topics from AI in movies to rapid-fire guns
In many states, minimum wage workers will see a pay raise in January.
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In the fight over Liberty Station’s future, San Diego seeks appraisals — not to sell it, but to avoid selling
It's part of a complex effort to avoid selling Liberty Station to the national property...
San Diego County supervisors award pay raises to three top appointees
They got raises of 5% to 7%, after performance evaluations found the higher pay was...
Trump has pressed for voting changes. GOP majorities in Congress will try to make that happen
Republicans look to push through long-sought changes like voter ID
Exhausted by political news? TV ratings and new poll say you’re not alone
The poll found nearly two-thirds of Americans saying they've found the need recently to cut...
San Diego County supervisors want free transit for more people leaving jail
Under current practices, only those people leaving jail with less than $7 in cash are...
Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death row
Trump often called for expanding the federal death penalty — including for those who kill...
Elon Musk’s preschool is the next step in his anti-woke education dreams
Alongside rockets, electric cars, brain implants, social media and the next Trump administration, the world's...
Trump’s picks for top health jobs not just team of rivals but ‘team of opponents’
The picks hold different views on matters such as limits on abortion, the safety of...
Biden will decide on US Steel acquisition after influential panel fails to reach consensus
Some federal agencies are skeptical the deal would create national security risks
San Diego is again paying out controversial pension bonuses — a record-tying $7.3M this time
Critics say the money should be used to pay down the city's $3.5 billion pension...
San Diego County will sell off more than 700 properties for past taxes
It is the county's biggest sale of so-called tax-defaulted properties in seven years.
Biden vetoes once-bipartisan effort to add 66 federal judgeships, citing ‘hurried’ House action
Organizations representing judges and attorneys had urged Congress to vote for the bill
Should Nora Vargas’ replacement be appointed or elected? Supervisors will decide next month.
As the dust settles, here’s what we’ve learned about what’s to come for the Board...
A history of the Panama Canal — and why Trump can’t take it back on his own
Experts in both countries are clear: Unless he goes to war with Panama, Trump can’t...
President-elect Trump wants to again rename North America’s tallest peak
Trump suggested in 2016 that he might undo Obama’s action to change Denali's name, but...
Inside the Gaetz ethics report, a trove of new details alleging payments for sex and drug use
The bipartisan committee paints a picture of a lifestyle in which Gaetz and others connected...
An analyst looks ahead to how the US economy might fare under Trump
Donald Trump won a return to the White House by promising big changes in economic...
Trump again calls to buy Greenland after eyeing Canada and the Panama Canal
Trump initially floated the idea in 2019, during his first term
House Ethics Committee accuses Gaetz of ‘regularly’ paying for sex, including with 17-year-old girl
The 37-page report by the bipartisan panel includes explicit details
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Manchester/Edgemoor project for 70-acre NAVWAR property takes shape
The development team selected to remake Midway District military campus is proposing replacement Navy facilities,...
Trump wants mass deportations. For the agents removing immigrants, it’s a painstaking process
Donald Trump's pledge of mass deportations is a tall order
Many Americans have come to rely on Chinese-made drones. Now lawmakers want to ban them
Lawmakers argue they could be used to spy on Americans
Abortion opponents shift focus to pills with lawsuits, proposed laws and possible federal action
Anti-abortion officials are looking at legislation and lawsuits against abortion pills
Michael Smolens: Public had more trust in this election — because Trump won
UC San Diego, Pew studies suggest increased confidence in vote accuracy could be fleeting because...
Biden signs stopgap bill with $250M for South Bay sewage treatment plant
The federal funding will cover a $200 million shortfall to repair and expand the South...
Musk helped kill a congressional spending bill. But much of what he spread was misinformation
Musk’s objections to the 1,547-page omnibus bill included misinformation about congressional salaries, federal funding and...
In surprise announcement, Nora Vargas will step down as supervisor, just after re-election
Vargas, who has been open about facing harassment and threats, cited 'personal safety and security...
Trump adds Europe to list of US trade partners he’s threatening with tariffs
In 2023, the United States’ trade imbalance with the EU on goods was $209 billion.
Judges topple gun restrictions as courts chart an uncertain path forward
Over the past two years, federal courts have struck down bans on assault weapons in...
Transgender people working in US government see peril under Trump
Many are now worried that the broad advances they achieved over the last decade will...
White House starts scrapping pending regulations, including student debt cancellation
The White House expects to pull back unfinished rules across several agencies if there isn’t...
Senate set to approve 235th judge of Biden’s term, beating Trump’s tally
About two-thirds of Biden’s appointees are women and a solid majority of appointees are people...
Government funding bill clears Congress and heads to President Biden, averting a shutdown
It now goes to President Joe Biden, who is expected to quickly sign it into...
Democratic governors hammered Trump before the election. Now they’re hoping to work with him
A handful of Democratic governors are adjusting their approach to Donald Trump
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Michael Smolens: Climate-change adaptation for California’s land, the sea and water supply
Natural coastal defenses, Delta water tunnel and 'fuel reduction' in wildlands take center stage.
Trump was poised to inherit a strong economy. Then things got rocky and he added to the uncertainty
The smooth economy that Donald Trump was poised to inherit suddenly looks a bit rockier
What to know about the debt ceiling debate as a government shutdown looms in Washington
Trump has tied a demand for dealing with the debt ceiling to the dispute over...
Musk ascends as a political force beyond his wealth by tanking budget deal
Washington was scrambled a day after Musk’s public pressure campaign.
San Diego congressional leaders secure $250M for South Bay treatment plant, but passage by Congress uncertain
The spending bill hit a snag after President-elect Donald Trump said he opposed the bipartisan...
Farmers, business owners, homeowners face uncertainty after $100B in disaster relief flounders
American farmers and small business owners are among those who will suffer if Congress cannot...
Closures, Social Security checks, furloughs: What a government shutdown might mean
It's up to each federal agency to determine how it handles a shutdown, but there...
Advocates train immigrants to ‘prepare to stay’ in the US under Trump
Immigrant advocates are preparing for Trump’s promises of mass deportations with "know-your-rights" training sessions.
Biden pledges to cut US greenhouse gases by more than 60% as he exits the world stage
Donald Trump is expected to withdraw U.S. from the Paris climate accord
House rejects Trump-backed plan on government shutdown, leaving next steps uncertain
House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared determined to reassess, before Friday's midnight deadline.
Prosecutor Fani Willis is removed from the Georgia election case against Trump and others
Willis’ office filed a notice of intent Thursday to ask the Georgia Supreme Court to...
A key Trump ally on immigration explains how mass deportations could work
Kansas AG details what next steps Donald Trump's team could take
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In striking a deal, San Diego nears the end of its pensions legal saga. But there’s another problem to solve.
A new agreement leaves only one group of workers still mired in Prop. B controversy:...
Trump brings chaos back to Washington by attempting to kill bipartisan budget deal with Musk’s help
Donald Trump has delivered a likely death blow to bipartisan congressional budget negotiations
Government funding plan collapses as Trump makes new demands days before shutdown
Trump abruptly rejected a bipartisan plan to prevent a Christmastime government shutdown.
Senate committee to hold confirmation hearing for defense secretary nominee Hegseth on Jan 14
Some senators have questioned his fitness for the role amid allegations of excessive drinking and...
Supreme Court to weigh state moves to cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood
The case will be argued in the spring.
Three new Coronado leaders vote to appoint a council member, bypassing an election
All three newly sworn-in elected officials voted in favor of a council appointment, with incumbent...
Judge: Pardoning Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes for Capitol riot plot would be ‘frightening’
Rhodes is serving an 18-year prison sentence for his seditious conspiracy conviction.
What Americans think of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his health stances
If confirmed by the Senate, Kennedy will be charged with leading the Department of Health...
House Ethics Committee secretly voted to release Matt Gaetz ethics report, source says
Gaetz lashed out on social media, again denying any wrongdoing.
Musk and Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans, new poll finds
Roughly the same percentages of Americans have favorable views of both
Senate passes defense bill that will raise troop pay and aims to counter China’s power
The Pentagon policy measure in recent years has become a battleground for cultural issues.
Donald Trump said he wants to ban trans athletes from competing. The reality is more nuanced
What Trump will do when he takes office on Jan. 20 is unclear
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‘We have options.’ San Diego may be able to deny Turquoise tower in Pacific Beach
State housing agency confirms the project's eligibility for controversial density bonuses — but stops short...
Trump’s lawyers allege juror misconduct in latest bid to get his hush money conviction dismissed
Trump’s lawyers claimed in a letter to Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan that they had...
More world leaders from Argentina and El Salvador invited to Trump’s inauguration
A spokesman told journalists that Trump had invited the Argentine leader, noting how it was...
After investigating Jan. 6, House GOP sides with Trump and goes after Liz Cheney
House Republicans have concluded former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney should be prosecuted for probing what...
Trump sues Des Moines Register, pollster for ‘election interference’ after inaccurate poll
The lawsuit continues the president-elect’s campaign against media outlets he feels have wronged him.
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Former port commissioner seeking more than $1M in damages for agency’s ‘unlawful retaliation’
Sandy Naranjo filed a tort claim with the port, alleging the agency falsely accused her...
Kamala Harris tells students to ‘stay in the fight’ after the election
The remarks Tuesday to students in the Maryland Corps service year program were her most...
What does Big Tech hope to gain from warming up to Trump?
NEW YORK (AP) — In a string of visits, dinners, calls, monetary pledges and social...
California leaders propose another measure to keep immigration officers away from schools
The bill proposes strengthening provisions already enacted under California law and prohibiting police cooperation between...
Archivist says Equal Rights Amendment can’t be certified as Democrats push Biden to recognize it
The five-decade push to amend the Constitution to prohibit discrimination based on sex now remains...
Analysis: Trump signals foreign policy will run through him despite nominee noise
Trump, signaling he would soon usher in a more forceful tone as diplomat in chief...
Biden calls for ban on congressional stock trading
A bipartisan proposal to ban trading by members of Congress and their families has dozens...
Americans end 2024 with grim economic outlook, but Republicans are optimistic for 2025: poll
A survey suggests some Americans are evaluating the economy more by who holds political power...
Americans’ trust in nation’s court system hits record low, survey finds
The drop wasn’t limited to one end of the political spectrum
California’s new jail-death oversight chief hears from families who made ‘a movement out of tragedies’
If death reviews identify trends, state regulators ‘can have some muscle,’ one lawyer says. ‘Whether...
Jill Biden says she is closing the book on teaching at Northern Virginia Community College
The first lady, who has taught in classrooms for 40 years, announced Monday that she...
Judge rejects Trump’s bid to dismiss hush money conviction because of Supreme Court immunity ruling
Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan’s decision eliminates one potential off-ramp from the case ahead of...
RFK Jr. meets with senators as questions swirl about Trump’s pick to lead health agency
Kennedy, whose wide-ranging views — yes to raw milk, no to fluoride, Ozempic and America’s...
Trump migrant deportations could threaten states’ agricultural economies
Immigrants make up about two-thirds of the nation’s crop farmworkers, according to the U.S. Department...
The GOP stoked fears of noncitizens voting. Cases in Ohio show how rhetoric and reality diverge
The outcome and the stories of some of those now facing charges illustrate the gap...
Trump weighs in on NY mayor, vaccines and drones in freewheeling press conference at Mar-a-Lago
Trump held court with reporters for the first time since he won the election and...
Japan’s Softbank plans to invest $100 billion in US projects over the next four years
The investments by Softbank, Trump said, are “a monumental demonstration of confidence in America’s future.”
2024 was big for bitcoin. States could see a crypto policy blitz in 2025 in spite of the risks
It has been a landmark year for crypto, with bitcoin hitting $100,000