San Diego County

Sen. Alex Padilla and two San Diego County supervisors were blocked from inspecting the Otay Mesa Detention Center on Friday despite having received clearance from ICE days prior.

Carlsbad homeowner John Levy is challenging a $2.4 million fine from the Coastal Commission over alleged beach access and environmental violations, arguing that while the underlying disputes are typical, the commission’s power to impose massive penalties without court oversight violates due process.

The Tijuana River’s sewage contamination continues to sicken communities in southern San Diego County. San Diego County Supervisor Paloma Aguirre has become a leading force in pushing for binational fixes and emergency funding to protect public health.

If Proposition 50 survives the legal challenges, the new voting map could lead to the lone Republican seat in San Diego - the 48th Congressional District represented by Darrell Issa - flipping to the Democrats.

If Border Patrol leaders take over ICE, it's likely both agencies will continue avoiding repercussions for violence and deaths in custody.

The plan to bring a long-awaited university to Chula Vista took an important step towards reality as Gov. Gavin Newson signed a law that reserves land for the project and creates a task force to guide development.

Several California lawmakers are demanding answers from the Trump administration after shrapnel rained down on Interstate 5 over the weekend during a live fire event that was part of the Marines 250th anniversary celebration.

San Diego County is bracing for missed paychecks and the possibility of a run on food banks as the federal shutdown extends into its second week.

California limits how police store and share data they collect with automated license plate readers to protect residents' privacy. The state is suing El Cajon, alleging it's misusing that data.

In the four counties where Immigration and Customs Enforcement has detention facilities, only one county health department conducts the kind of inspections that were explicitly allowed under a 2024 California law.