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California Governor Offers $144B Budget, Sees Big Surplus
- Jan. 10
- By Associated Press
California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a $144 billion general fund budget on Thursday that's up 4 percent from the current year and predicted a $21.4 billion surplus from robust tax collections and slower growth of state health care costs.
New County Supervisor Desmond To Prioritize Creation Of Behavioral Health Facility
- Jan. 10
- By Alison St John, Brooke Ruth
This year marks major changes on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. The five-member board has two new members, including Republican Jim Desmond who replaced Bill Horn to represent District 5. Desmond spoke with Midday Edition Wednesday to discuss his priorities.
Nathan Fletcher Proposes Assistance To Asylum Seekers As First Act On Board Of Supervisors
- Jan. 8
- By Brooke Ruth, Jade Hindmon
Fletcher represents District 4 on the board of supervisors. The district includes most of the central city of San Diego from La Jolla to downtown, from Ocean Beach to Encanto.
Podcast Offers 'A Few Reasonable Words' On Political Discord
- Jan. 8
- By Jade Hindmon
Three political science professors at the University of San Diego discuss the need to bring calm and context to today's political landscape with their podcast.
Rep. Mike Levin On His First Days In Congress
- Jan. 8
- By Alison St John, Marissa Cabrera
Congressman Mike Levin, who was elected to represent San Diego County's 49th Congressional District, was sworn into office last week amid one of the longest government shutdowns in recent history.
‘America Needs California’: Gavin Newsom Promises ‘Bold’ Approach During Inauguration As Governor
- Jan. 8
- By Ben Adler / Capital Public Radio
Gavin Newsom is now the 40th governor of California’s nearly 40 million people.
Gov. Newsom Previews Policy Priorities In Inaugural Speech
- Jan. 7
- By Ebone Monet and Anica Colbert
Capital Public Radio’s Capitol bureau chief talks about highlights from Gov. Newsom’s inaugural speech and what he’ll miss about Gov. Jerry Brown.
Advocates Say San Diego County Leaders Neglecting Migrant Children
- Jan. 7
- By Susan Murphy
A group of migrant advocates wants San Diego County leaders held accountable for asylum-seeking children who suffer abuse during immigration detention.
California's Newsom Rebukes White House In Inaugural
- Jan. 7
- By Associated Press
Gavin Newsom is officially California's new governor.
County Supervisors, Officials Sworn In During Ceremony
- Jan. 7
- By City News Service
Two new supervisors along with four other county officials, including the district attorney, were sworn in Monday.
Business Report: Apple Upgrades Troubles
- Jan. 4
- By Ebone Monet
The stock market responds to Apples announcement of lower than expected quarterly sales
The Make-Or-Break Moment Of Jerry Brown’s Second Governorship
- Jan. 4
- By Ben Adler / Capital Public Radio
For all that Jerry Brown accomplished during his final two terms as California governor, a single moment could have changed everything.
City Councilwoman Barbara Bry Announces 2020 Candidacy for Mayor
- Jan. 4
- By City News Service
City Councilwoman Barbara Bry announced her candidacy this week in San Diego's 2020 mayoral race.
New Head Of San Diego Gang Commission Looks Forward
- Jan. 3
- By Claire Trageser
It's a new year, and there's a new head of the Commission on Gang Prevention and Intervention, the city group that gives advice on how to decrease gang violence.
Elizabeth Warren Makes Big Move Toward 2020 Presidential Run
- Dec. 31, 2018
- By Associated Press
Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Monday took the first major step toward launching a widely anticipated campaign for the presidency, hoping her reputation as a populist fighter can help her navigate a Democratic field that could include nearly two dozen candidates.