November’s San Diego City Council races appear set. As officials count more ballots, here’s where the candidates stand.
Primaries don’t decide who wins council seats in San Diego — runoffs between the top two candidates are required in all races.
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Gloria OKs council’s San Diego budget, despite reservations
The city council approved a compromise budget late Tuesday that restored some of the cuts the mayor had proposed.
San Diego City Council OKs compromise spending plan, capping a contentious budget season
The mayor didn’t announce Tuesday night whether he would sign the budget or possibly use his line-item veto power to reverse some of the last-minute changes.
San Diego City Council OKs deal to kill Balboa Park paid parking, slash trash fees
The council also approved $1 million in total fees Monday for the attorneys who filed the lawsuit that the deal settled.
San Diego is wrapping up a uniquely tough budget season. What will it cut, and what will it save?
The council is expected to haggle over priorities Tuesday — but negotiations could drag on longer if they can’t reach consensus, or if Mayor Todd Gloria uses his line-item veto.
Michael Smolens: Jim Desmond’s challenge
The GOP nominee in a pivotal congressional race faces tough headwinds but has some advantages.
San Diego restores $10M in arts funding, reversing proposed budget cuts. Here’s how.
The deal announced Friday morning was characterized as a crucial precedent for collaborative arts funding moving forward.
San Diego made sidewalk repairs cheaper for property owners. Now the program is ending — but there’s still time to join.
June 30 is the last chance to participate in the program for more than 4,800 property owners who have received eligibility letters since fall 2023.
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.
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.