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Mar. 3, 2026

San Diego City Council to Consider Vacant Home Tax Ballot Measure

Proposed $8,000 annual tax on vacant second homes aims to address housing crisis

Mar. 3, 2026

San Diego Proposes $8,000 Tax on Empty Homes

City Council to consider ballot measure to address housing shortage

Mar. 3, 2026

San Diego Lawmaker Aims to Protect Mission Bay Park from Development

Proposed legislation would prevent commercial properties within the park from being declared surplus land for new leases.

Mar. 2, 2026

San Diego Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe Discusses Safety Net, District 2 Race

Interview covers county social services, upcoming City Council election

Feb. 27, 2026

San Diego County Seeks Public Input on 2026-27 Budget

Residents can provide feedback on budget priorities through new website

Feb. 27, 2026

Balboa Park Parking Fees Partially Rolled Back for San Diego Residents

Free parking to be offered in select lots, but non-residents still required to pay

Feb. 26, 2026

San Diego Seeks Public Feedback on Next Fiscal Budget

Mayor Gloria launches digital survey to help determine budget priorities and cuts

Feb. 26, 2026

San Diego Voters Reject New Fees and Tax Hikes

Residents skeptical of officials' spending habits as city and county seek revenue increases

Feb. 25, 2026

San Diego to Pay $116K for Legal Fees in La Jolla Cityhood Battle

The payment is related to the city's unsuccessful lawsuit challenging the Local Agency Formation Commission's actions during the cityhood process.

Feb. 25, 2026

San Diego Voters May Approve Balboa Park Upgrade Tax

Proposed ballot measure would fund $1 billion in park improvements through property tax increase.

Feb. 25, 2026

San Diego Eases Historic Home Rules to Boost Housing

City Council approves changes despite objections from preservationists and residents

Feb. 24, 2026

San Diego City Council to Consider Historic Preservation Reforms

Mayor Todd Gloria's proposed changes aim to balance housing production and architectural preservation

Feb. 24, 2026

California Cities Grapple with Soaring Police Overtime Costs

Cops earning more in OT than department chiefs as staffing shortages drive up payouts

Feb. 23, 2026

San Diego Faces $120M Budget Shortfall for FY2027

City officials say balancing the budget is legally required and are approaching the process with 'fiscal prudence and discipline'.

Feb. 23, 2026

San Diego County Considers Major Government Reforms

Board Chair Terra Lawson-Remer proposes ballot measure to amend county charter, including extended term limits and potential elected county mayor

Feb. 20, 2026

San Diego Councilmember Revives Second Home Tax Proposal

Elo-Rivera abandons short-term rental tax, focuses solely on empty second homes.

Feb. 20, 2026

San Diego Councilmember Proposes Reforms to Prevent Fee Hike Surprises

Raul Campillo's plan aims to require more transparency and analysis before new or increased fees are approved.

Feb. 15, 2026

San Diego Politics Show: Episode 2 Dives Into Key Races and City Hall Battles

Breaking down the 48th Congressional District and California governor races, as well as local issues like the fight over short-term rental taxes.

Feb. 12, 2026

El Cajon Rejects Tougher Penalties for Tobacco Sales to Minors

Local convenience store owners opposed the proposal, calling it too strict.

Feb. 10, 2026

San Diego Leaders Condemn Harassment of Somali Child Care Providers

Officials say online allegations of fraud are false and leading to profiling and targeting of local businesses.