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New Head Of Largest State Worker Union Won't Back Newsom
- May 26
- By Associated Press
The new president-elect of California’s largest state employee union said Tuesday that the influential organization won’t back Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s effort to fend off a likely recall election this fall.
Cash Windfall Helps Newsom Shake California Recall Election
- May 16
- Michael R. Blood / AP Political Writer
California’s Gavin Newsom is showing why it’s tough to unseat an incumbent governor. The first-term Democrat unleashed a torrent of new spending after the state's budget was blessed with a $76 billion surplus and $27 billion in federal pandemic aid.
Roundtable: California Recall Comes To San Diego
- May 14
- By Bennett Lacy
Gov. Gavin Newsom and one of his republican recall opponents make stops in San Diego this week, local restaurant operators say they're having a hard time filling open positions, and a culinary tour through City Heights.
Gubernatorial Candidate John Cox Brings Bear, Draws Protest To San Diego Campaign Stop
- May 11
- By John Carroll
Republican gubernatorial candidate John Cox made a stop in San Diego on Tuesday, with a Kodiak bear in tow. Animals activists called the use of the bear a shame.
First Latino Justice On California’s High Court Dies At 90
- May 9
- Daisy Nguyen / Associated Press
Cruz Reynoso, a son of migrant workers who worked in the fields as a child and went on to become the first Latino state Supreme Court justice in California history, has died.
Celebrity Politicians Test Voter Interest In Post-Trump Era
- May 2
- Jill Colvin / Associated Press
From Ronald Reagan and Arnold Schwarzenegger to Al Franken and Donald Trump, there’s a rich history of celebrities trying out new careers in politics. The list could soon grow.
Top Democrats Urge Unity Behind Newsom In California Recall
- May 1
- Kathleen Ronayne / Associated Press
Top Democrats are urging California activists to stay united behind Gov. Gavin Newsom as he faces a recall election.
California Democrats To Hear From Newsom As Recall Heats Up
- May 1
- Kathleen Ronayne / Associated Press
The California Democratic Party faithful will hear from Gov. Gavin Newsom as he mounts a campaign to keep his job. Newsom is set to speak Saturday at the party's annual convention, held virtually.
Roundtable: Avoiding Eviction During COVID-19
- April 30
- By Bennett Lacy
Struggles in accessing and using rent relief programs in California, a San Diego lawmaker wants to give fast-food workers more of a voice in the industry, and how San Diego's largest newspaper plans to cover the upcoming recall election.
Weber Wins 79th Assembly District Special Election
- April 9
- By City News Service
La Mesa City Councilwoman Akilah Weber Thursday evening was elected to the 79th Assembly District seat her mother Shirley held from 2012 until being appointed secretary of state in December.
Weber Close To Victory In 79th Assembly District Special Election
- April 7
- By City News Service
La Mesa City Councilwoman Dr. Akilah Weber was close Wednesday to being elected to the 79th Assembly District seat her mother Shirley held from 2012 until being appointed secretary of state in December.
San Diego Will Ask Judge To Salvage Convention Center Expansion
- April 6
- By Andrew Bowen
The City Council on Tuesday voted to go ahead with Measure C, a March 2020 ballot measure that seeks to fund an expansion through increased hotel taxes, even though it garnered approval from slightly less than two-thirds of city voters.
Voting In 79th Assembly District Special Election Ending
- April 6
- By City News Service, Max Rivlin-Nadler
Tuesday is the last day to cast a ballot in the 79th Assembly District special election, with both the San Diego County Registrar of Voters office and each voter's assigned polling place open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
What Biden's Infrastructure Plan Means For San Diego
- April 5
- By Andrew Bowen
The president's $2 trillion infrastructure plan would invest heavily in public transit and intercity rail — goals that are closely aligned with what San Diego transportation planners hope to achieve.
In Likely California Recall, Energizing Latino Voters Is Key
- March 26
- By Associated Press
California Latinos, who have borne the brunt of pandemic deaths and job losses in the state, are a critical voting bloc for Gov. Gavin Newsom as he fights to save his political career.
Monday Voter Registration Deadline For 79th Assembly District Special Election
- March 21
- By City News Service
Monday is the deadline to register to vote for the April 6 special election in the 79th Assembly District.
Roundtable: Protecting San Diego's Unsheltered
- March 19
- By Bennett Lacy
The renewed focus on San Diego's homelessness crisis after a deadly crash downtown, the enormous toll on local small businesses after one year of pandemic closures, and Governor Gavin Newsom's political strategy as a recall effort gains momentum.
Deadline For Mail-In Ballots For 79th District Election Approaches On Monday
- March 19
- By City News Service
The April 6 election is open only to those who live in the 79th Assembly District, which encompasses southeastern San Diego, the cities of La Mesa and Lemon Grove, and parts of Chula Vista, Bonita and National City.
California Governor Admits Mistakes, Says Recall Unjustified
- March 14
- By Associated Press
California Gov. Gavin Newsom acknowledged mistakes in his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, but insists the recall effort against him has more to do with politics than the public health crisis.
Roundtable: What The American Rescue Plan Means For San Diego
- March 12
- By Bennett Lacy
City finances get a major boost from the latest COVID-19 relief package, a look back on one year since the pandemic shutdowns began, and the superintendent of the San Diego Unified School District prepares for the scrutiny of a senate confirmation hearing.
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.
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