San Diego Government

The San Diego Police Department is reeling from a wave of misconduct charges involving officers. It’s something police departments across the nation are dealing with.

If you were dreaming of having a beach bonfire this summer, you’re in luck. A deal has been reached to save San Diego’s fire pits for one more year.

There are signs the region’s economy could be on an upswing. The city of San Diego is seeing an increase in building permits.

We've heard about the mayor's budget proposal, and the council's budget recommendations. Now, it's time for San Diego's Independent Budget Analyst to weigh in. How does the city's IBA, Andrea Tevlin, think the mayor and council should eliminate the $57 million deficit?

Libraries may be considered important, but how important? That’s the question being posed by one San Diego official.

It's been a busy week for city politics, and KPBS Metro Reporter Katie Orr is here to give us an update on the latest news coming out of City Hall. What are the details of the latest proposal to keep libraries and recreation centers open? Could a public-private partnership save the beach fire pits? And, why are the business fees in San Diego less than other California cities?

San Diego’s libraries and rec centers are on the chopping block in the coming city budget. One councilman believes there’s a way to save them.

Budget cuts once again threaten the fire pits dotted along San Diego’s beaches. And once again there’s another effort under way to save them.

A pro-medical marijuana advocacy group sent a letter to City Attorney Jan Goldsmith today saying it might go to court if the City Council does not ease recently adopted regulations for collectives.

San Diego environmental groups say Mayor Jerry Sanders and the San Diego City Council showed improvement in 2010 over 2009 regarding votes taken on environmental issues.