Michael Smolens: Rate relief in San Diego to follow landmark water deals
Regional water agency forges new rules to create markets for its surplus water to stabilize costs for county residents.
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Can I vote in person without a ballot in California’s June 2 primary election?
Many counties use electronic poll books, which allow election workers to confirm, in almost real time, whether someone has already voted.
In a high-stakes race for Congress, Democrats vie to take on a well-known Republican in North County
With control of Congress on the line, the stakes may never have been higher in the newly-redrawn 48th Congressional District.
State, city, county dodge budget crises, for now
Eeking by in budget season.Praise in some quarters for state, city, county praise slightly improved budget picture but big problems didn’t go away. Timely revenue bumps, city, state. windfall?tapping reserves (county), not fully funding reserves (city), state rainy-day fund?Belt tightening. How big an increase though. 6% county, city? state?County tax increase… but will that even solve structural problem.City trash… efforts to repeal parking fees. but more fee proposals on the way. Second homes. Padres. force more from corps, fees. low taxes (David). Pension problems. county belt tightening sort of. eliminating jobs, many vacant.Not using pop growth to assess budget increase?Locals, state […]
Got a parking ticket in San Diego? City must pay more than $16M to drivers hit with late penalties
A judge this month ordered the city to pay $16.5 million to nearly 177,000 people who got tickets between Feb. 22, 2022, and March 31, 2025.
An alternate San Diego budget proposal takes shape, as residents slam cuts to libraries, arts
The compromise proposal — which needs at least one more supporter on the nine-member council — would pay for a long list of budget restorations with new cuts to homeless services and police surveillance.
Here’s who’s drawing the most money in San Diego City Council races
New campaign disclosures show many candidates and nearly all independent committees have prioritized mailers over other efforts.
Michael Smolens: San Diego trash fee deal gets everybody off the hook, somewhat
The city avoided a devastating budget hole, while fee repeal advocates sidestepped their own political risks.
How three men struck San Diego’s surprise deal on trash fees and Balboa Park parking
The deal simultaneously resolves two of the most fiercely controversial issues facing the city, eliminates the push for a ballot measure that could have posed a major threat to city finances and could help rebuild many San Diegans’ trust in City Hall.
Michael Smolens: DeMaio faces a pivotal moment in his fight with the GOP
San Diego GOP Assembly member gains influence, pushes statewide slate of candidates in this election.