Q&A: Meet Gus Mattammal, candidate for California state superintendent of public instruction
Gus Mattammal, 53, is a tutoring and test-prep company executive.
May 2026
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Q&A: Meet John Franklin, candidate for San Diego County supervisor in District 5
John Franklin, 45, a Republican, is the mayor of Vista and owns a communications and political consulting firm.
Judge leaning toward county inspection of Otay Mesa detention center
A federal judge indicated Wednesday that he will grant a request from San Diego County to conduct a public health inspection of the Otay Mesa Detention Center, though he said some of the county’s requests — such as having local lawmakers be part of the inspection team — will require additional arguments from the county. The county sued the federal government and private prison company CoreCivic earlier this year after a coalition of lawmakers — including County Supervisors Terra Lawson-Remer and Paloma Aguirre — were blocked from inspecting the facility. The county’s public health officer was provided access, but county […]
Anonymous tip system started in wake of Sandy Hook shooting has fielded nearly 400,000 reports
A group formed in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting has traveled the country trying to prevent such violence from happening. Instructors with Sandy Hook Promise have taught the nonprofit’s “Say Something” program in thousands of schools in all 50 states.
Man who sprayed vinegar at Rep. Ilhan Omar during town hall pleads guilty to assault
Anthony Kazmierczak pleaded guilty to assaulting rep. Ilhan Omar with vinegar at a town hall.
Trump-appointed FEMA Review Council proposes sweeping changes to federal disaster support
A council appointed by President Trump has proposed significant changes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The recommendations aim to shift more disaster preparedness and recovery responsibilities to states, tribes, and territories.
Charges dismissed against San Ysidro teaching assistant accused of molesting student
The charges against teaching assistant accused of molesting a child last year at Sunset Elementary School were dismissed, but a civil suit is ongoing
Student arrested at Gaza protest encampment sues UCSD and county, alleging civil rights violations
Emily Lucas, who contends she was a volunteer medic not involved in protest activity, alleges she was arrested unlawfully, denied due process and jailed in inhumane conditions.
Trump says EU has until July 4 to approve last year’s trade deal or it will face higher tariffs
President Donald Trump says goods from the European Union will face higher tariff rates if the 27-member bloc fails to approve last year’s trade framework by July 4.
South County education task force convenes at ‘very challenging moment’
The meeting launches a formal planning process for a proposed university district that city officials have pursued for more than three decades.