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California Mobilizes National Guard Amid Concern Over Unrest
- Jan. 14
- By Associated Press
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is mobilizing 1,000 members of the National Guard over concerns of civil unrest ahead of President Donald Trump leaving office.
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.
County Supervisors OK Developing New Climate Action Plan
- Jan. 13
- By City News Service
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted Wednesday to develop a new climate action plan that focuses on accomplishing zero carbon emissions within 15 years.
Transit Agencies Considering Fare Hikes To Pay For System Upgrade
- Jan. 13
- By Andrew Bowen
MTS and NCTD are launching a new pay-as-you-go fare collection system aimed at providing more flexibility to riders. And they might raise fares to pay for it.
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.
San Diego County Supervisors Declare Racism A Public Health Crisis
- Jan. 12
- By City News Service
The county Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously voted in favor of a resolution that declares racism a public health crisis.
Some Uber, Lyft Drivers Sue Over California Ballot Measure
- Jan. 12
- Brian Melley / Associated Press
Drivers for app-based ride-hailing and delivery services are suing to overturn a California ballot initiative that makes them independent contractors instead of employees eligible for benefits and job protections.
Sage Grouse Review Done, But Scant Time For Trump's Changes
- Jan. 12
- Matthew Brown / Associated Press
The ground-dwelling, chicken-sized greater sage grouse has been at the center of a long-running dispute over how much of the American West’s expansive public lands should be developed.
Three Ways Todd Gloria Has Already Changed San Diego City Government
- Jan. 12
- By Andrew Bowen
During his first month in office, Mayor Todd Gloria has taken stances on key issues that separate him from his predecessor. Gloria will give his first State of the City address Wednesday.
Records Show Fervent Trump Fans Fueled US Capitol Takeover
- Jan. 10
- By Associated Press and Michael Biesecker, Michael Kunzelman, Gillian Flaccus and Jim Mustian
The violent mob that stormed the U.S. capitol last week was overwhelmingly made up of longtime Trump supporters, including Republican Party officials, GOP political donors, far-right militants, white supremacists and adherents of the QAnon myth that the government is secretly controlled by a cabal of Satan-worshiping pedophile cannibals.
Three Reportedly Arrested In Trump-Related Pacific Beach Protest
- Jan. 10
- By City News Service
Demonstrators for and against President Donald Trump squared off in Pacific Beach, with police reportedly arresting at least three people after declaring an unlawful assembly when officers were hit with rocks, pepper spray, bottles and eggs.
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.
California Budget Proposes $15 Billion For Economic Relief
- Jan. 8
- By Associated Press
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s budget plan calls for using $15 billion of surging tax returns into economic relief.
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.
Mayor Gloria Announces Franchise Forums, Asks Council To Host Additional Meetings
- Jan. 7
- By City News Service
Mayor Todd Gloria announced Thursday the city will host several public forums in the coming month to offer San Diegans an opportunity to provide feedback on the city's electric and gas franchises.
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