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Voting To Begin Monday In 79th Assembly District Special Election
- March 4
- By City News Service
Voting will begin Monday in the special election to fill the 79th Assembly District seat vacated by Shirley Weber when she was appointed secretary of state.
Roundtable: San Diego's Back-To-School Plan
- Feb. 26
- By Bennett Lacy
The San Diego Unified School District announces a plan to return all grades to in-person learning after a year long COVID-19 hiatus, an examination of California's utility bills show more than $1 billion in past due charges, and San Diego's city council ends years of gridlock on short term home rental regulations.
Nearly 5,000 San Diegans Left The Republican Party In January
- Feb. 15
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Pat Finn
Nearly 5,000 registered Republicans in San Diego County left the party last month. Some re-registered as Democrats, some as members of the American Independent Party and some stated no party preference.
6-Month Delay In Census Redistricting Data Could Throw Elections Into Chaos
- Feb. 12
- Hansi Lo Wang / NPR
To do more quality checks on the data needed for redrawing voting maps, the Census Bureau is now planning for a release by Sept. 30. The delay puts pressure on states facing tight election deadlines.
First Latina Supervisor Looks To Change The Face of San Diego Politics
- Feb. 5
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
Nora Vargas brings diversity to the San Diego Board of Supervisors, which serves a large Latino community. Latinos haven’t historically had representation on bodies like this in the county.
Roundtable: More San Diegans Get Their COVID-19 Vaccine
- Feb. 5
- By Bennett Lacy
San Diego County brings vaccine distribution sites to rural areas, former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer launches his run for California Governor, and residents in Paradise Hills band together to build sidewalks in their neighborhoods.
Prop. 19 To Bring Big Changes To Property Tax Law Beginning Feb. 16
- Feb. 4
- By John Carroll
It was billed as a way to help people who lost their homes in wildfires and other disasters. But Proposition 19 is much more than that. It could cost Californians who inherit property thousands of dollars in property taxes.
Faulconer Blasts Newsom After Announcing Gubernatorial Bid
- Feb. 2
- By City News Service
Speaking outside Cabrillo Avenue Elementary School in San Pedro, Kevin Faulconer said he was prepared to run in a special election this year if Newsom is recalled via a statewide effort.
Newsom Names June 8 For Special Election To Fill Shirley Weber's Seat
- Feb. 2
- By City News Service
Gov. Gavin Newsom Tuesday set June 8 as the date for a special election to fill the 79th Assembly District seat recently vacated by California Secretary of State Shirley Weber.
Roundtable: A New Approach At The Border
- Jan. 29
- By Bennett Lacy, Mark Sauer
President Joe Biden takes steps to undo some of former President Trump's controversial immigration policies, California's public schools experience a significant drop in enrollment during COVID-19 and a San Diego Congressman joins a bipartisan effort to deal with climate change.
More Than 99% Of Mail-In Ballots Accepted In California Election
- Jan. 22
- Michael R. Blood / Associated Press
The election took place amid the coronavirus pandemic, with the state taking the precautionary step of mailing every voter a ballot. The hope was to discourage large crowds at polling places where infections could potentially spread.
Roundtable: Restaurant Resistance Of COVID-19 Rules
- Jan. 22
- By Bennett Lacy, Mark Sauer
Local restaurants defy COVID-19 rules as a peaceful protest, San Diego's Spanish-speaking community reacts to the end of the Trump era, and the leader of the San Diego Unified School District is chosen for a position in the Biden administration.
Live Updates: Fireworks Light Up Sky To Celebrate Inauguration
- Jan. 19
- By Associated Press
The Latest on Joe Biden's presidential inauguration.
After Losses, Republicans In California Senate Elect Leader
- Jan. 20
- Adam Beam / Associated Press
Republicans voted unanimously Wednesday to replace Sen. Shannon Grove of Bakersfield with Sen. Scott Wilk of Santa Clarita. The change came after two incumbent Republican senators lost their seats in the November election.
Roundtable: How San Diego's Lawmakers Handled Trump's Second Impeachment
- Jan. 15
- By Bennett Lacy, Mark Sauer
San Diego's congressional representatives split on impeachment, a new COVID-19 vaccination center opens near Petco Park, and the vaccine arrives in short supply in Imperial County.
Republican Issa Lone San Diego Congressional Rep To Vote Against Impeachment
- Jan. 13
- By Matt Hoffman
Republican Rep. Darrell Issa was the sole member of the San Diego congressional delegation to vote "no" on impeaching President Trump.
San Diego Delivery Drivers Laid Off As Prop 22 Takes Effect
- Jan. 12
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
Drivers thought they were getting a raise after a hectic year, but instead were told their positions are being eliminated.
Vargas Calls For Trump's Impeachment, Citing Power To Wage War
- Jan. 9
- By Alexander Nguyen
Citing Trump’s ability to launch nuclear attacks, San Diego Congressman Juan Vargas (D-CA 51) spoke on Saturday, joining the chorus of lawmakers calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump.
Roundtable: Trump Supporters Storm US Capitol
- Jan. 8
- By Bennett Lacy, Mark Sauer
Calls grow for President Donald Trump's removal from office after deadly protest by supporters at the U.S. Capitol, the role social media played in organizing this week's chaos in Washington and the worsening COVID-19 situation in San Diego County.
Reps. Jacobs, Vargas Describe A 'Horrifying Wednesday,' Call For Consequences For Trump
- Jan. 7
- By Brooke Ruth, John Carroll
San Diego’s congressional Democrats are calling for the impeachment of President Trump, in the wake of Wednesday’s attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Lawmakers Vow To Investigate Police After Capitol Breach
- Jan. 6
- Matthew Daly / Associated Press
The Democratic chairwoman of the House Administration Committee, California congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, says the breach “raises grave security concerns" and that her committee will work with House and Senate leaders to review the police response and preparedness.
Analysis: Trump's Rage Ignites Mob Assault On Democracy
- Jan. 6
- Jonathan Lemire / Associated Press
The riotous mob that laid siege to the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday was the product of the destructive forces that President Donald Trump has been stirring for years, culminating in the disruption of a democratic ritual that would formally end his unconstitutional bid to stay in power.
Warnock, Ossoff Win In Georgia, Handing Dems Senate Control
- Jan. 6
- Steve Peoples, Bill Barrow and Russ Bynum / Associated Press
Democrats have won both Georgia Senate seats — and with them, the U.S. Senate majority. That's a stunning defeat for President Donald Trump in his final days in office.
Bipartisan Spending Bill Commits Over $1 Billion To Border Wall Construction
- Jan. 5
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
Late last month, Congress passed, and the president eventually signed, a government funding bill that includes over $1 billion in border wall spending. This has opponents of the border wall worried that despite protests from Democrats during the Trump administration, border wall construction still enjoys bipartisan support in Congress.
Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer To Explore Potential Run For California Governor
- Jan. 4
- By Andrew Bowen, City News Service
Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer announced Monday he is launching a gubernatorial exploratory committee, the first step in a potential run for California Governor next year.
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