San Diego

Some low-income families could be facing rent increases next year, as inflation and funding cuts take a toll on federal programs that subsidize rents.

As the H Barracks site expands its open slots, the city will shutter a different safe sleeping site on Aero Drive — a move city staff estimates will save $23,000 per month in operating expenses. If need arises, the city can reopen the Aero Drive location

In Poway, there's a recall election for Councilmember Tony Blain, who has been accused of vote trading, threats and harassment. Poway District 2 voters will decide whether to remove Blain from office, or to keep him on the City Council.

The San Diego Model Railroad Museum features amazing exhibits, all designed by volunteers.

The race is attracting people from across the country and around the world.

In an annual effort to keep intoxicated or drugged motorists and other traffic scofflaws off local freeways and unincorporated roadways during the holiday, the CHP will conduct a 12-hour maximum enforcement period, or MEP, scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Friday, during which all available officers will deploy onto freeways, highways and unincorporated roads throughout San Diego County and statewide, to nab DUI suspects and other lawbreakers.

The lawsuit filed Wednesday in the Northern District of Texas alleges Proposition 50, which goes before California voters in a special election on Tuesday, is unconstitutional and "an unprecedented interstate assault on representative democracy."

Local food banks have geared up to meet increased demand.

Pet fees, trash valet fees and exorbitant late fees could soon be prohibited under a proposal from City Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera.

San Diego City Councilman Sean Elo-Rivera and San Diego County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Monica Montgomery Steppe will, on Wednesday, reveal a joint ordinance intended to protect renters from "junk fees" that drive up the cost of housing.