Q&A: Meet Tasha Boerner, candidate for California State Assembly District 77
Tasha Boerner, 53, is a Democrat and incumbent state Assembly member.
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Trump review that could shutter Mexican consulates stokes worries
The Trump administration’s review of Mexico’s 53 U.S. consulates has stoked worries among Mexicans in the U.S. that some could be shuttered, making it harder for them to access important services.
San Diego Unified board approves agreement to avoid non-teaching layoffs
The district had previously predicted layoffs of around 70 non-teaching staff
Q&A: Meet Josh Newman, candidate for California state superintendent of public instruction
Josh Newman, 61, a former Democratic state senator, is seeking California’s top schools job.
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 […]
Google announces slew of AI advances, including a personal AI assistant coming soon
Gemini Spark is the latest in a slew of big bets Google is making in AI technology.
Michael Smolens: One mayor goes AWOL on immigration law, another takes clear stand
Chula Vista’s McCann demurs, claiming Navy reserve status presents a conflict. El Cajon’s Wells challenges state sanctuary law upheld by courts.
State DOJ reports overcrowding at Otay Mesa immigration detention center
State inspectors found that overcrowding is a major issue at the San Diego County facility caused by a marked increase in immigration arrests.
Interim US-Iran peace deal sparks anger among Israelis, who lash out at Netanyahu
Israelis from across the political spectrum are angry about the interim deal between the U.S. and Iran, calling it a disaster for Israel and directing their fury at one man: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The market powerful enough to sway stocks and Trump is rumbling again
Usually a quiet corner of Wall Street, the bond market has seen yields climb to their highest levels in years and in some cases decades. That’s rattling stock market worldwide.