Josh Fryday currently serves in Gov. Gavin Newsom's cabinet as chief service officer. He said as lieutenant governor he'd be in position to address issues important to veterans — cost of living, education and healthcare.
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Developers built or acquired thousands more affordable housing units this past year, despite a decrease in state and federal funding. -
Regarding the Otay Mesa Detention Center, the California DOJ's report said the facility experienced "surges in population" that have impacted intake process time, cleanliness of the housing units and the availability of numerous other resources. -
Studies have shown that cell phone use is a serious distraction for students that affects their mental health, social-emotional development and ability to concentrate in class. -
Candidates for California governor faced off in one last debate before the primary. Republicans begged a liberal state to vote differently, Matt Mahan sought to place himself in the middle and everyone came for Xavier Becerra. -
For years, El Cajon has long been a hub for refugees and immigrants from the Middle East and North Africa. Now, amid President Donald Trump’s refugee ban, they are coping with the help of neighborhood ties and a local nonprofit. -
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria said while the city is facing a budget deficit, this project was 10 years in the making and most of the funds are coming from a state grant. -
Parents have had concerns about the charter school’s German language program and the dismissal of the elementary school principal. -
It is a $350 billion spending plan that includes little new spending but also avoids major cuts. -
Matt Mahan says San Jose is the safest big city in the country and that his proven track record has earned him the support of the tech industry in Silicon Valley. -
Officials say $1.3 billion in Medicaid money to California will be deferred over suspicions of fraudThe new efforts are part of Vice President JD Vance's anti-fraud task force. Several alleged fraud schemes have been prosecuted in federal health programs, and states have acknowledged it's a legitimate concern. But some have pushed back on the administration’s aggressive tactics.
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