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Trump DOJ threatens San Diego election officials: Set aside ballots or face consequences. From Federal Impact Reporter Jake Kincaid. inewsource.org/2026/10/26/d...

inewsource.orgDOJ to San Diego ROV: Hold 1,709 ballots or face consequencesThe DOJ wants private records on 1,709 San Diego County voters, and ballots held until citizenship is verified.

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National City political shakeup might not end with mayor’s race. From South Bay reporter Crystal Niebla. inewsource.org/2026/10/22/n...

inewsource.orgNational City political shakeup might not end with mayor's raceNational City’s structural budget deficit has triggered much finger-pointing among councilmembers — and is at the center of the mayoral race.

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Immigration enforcement, a lack of bilingual poll workers a worry for some San Diego voters. From Border and Immigration Reporter @sofiareports.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/10/22/s...

inewsource.orgLanguage barriers, immigration enforcement worry some votersSan Diego County Registrar of Voters is falling short on hiring goals for bilingual poll workers speaking Vietnamese, Chinese and Filipino.

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Top city staffer who sued over firing can return to payroll to boost pension. From investigative reporter Greg Moran. inewsource.org/2026/10/21/s...

inewsource.orgTop San Diego staffer who sued over firing can boost pensionThis wasn't mentioned in the few public records that were released about the $269,000 agreement between San Diego and ex-staffer Alia Khouri.

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This San Diego community celebrated for its cultural diversity is also a target for ICE. From Border and Immigration Reporter @sofiareports.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/10/20/c...

inewsource.orgSan Diego's City Heights, celebrated for diversity, is a target for ICESome call it the “Ellis Island of San Diego.” But in recent months, a hush has fallen over City Heights' diverse neighborhood streets.

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From north to south: 2 San Diego cities clash over a homeless shelter deal. From community reporters @katiefutterman.bsky.social and Crystal Niebla. inewsource.org/2026/10/20/e...

inewsource.orgEncinitas, National City officials clash over homeless shelter dealA National City councilmember was ejected from the Encinitas council meeting after raising concerns over a deal for South Bay shelter beds.

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Four face criminal charges in San Diego County amid sweeping federal voter fraud probe. From Federal Impact Reporter Jake Kincaid. inewsource.org/2026/10/19/c...

inewsource.orgFour charged with voter fraud in San Diego County in federal probeThe charges were announced in Los Angeles with all four California U.S. attorneys and Acting U.S. Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter.

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This San Diego airport is the nation’s worst lead polluter. Its planes fly past 30 schools. From Environment and Energy Reporter @philipsalata.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/10/18/s...

inewsource.orgSan Diego airport leads U.S. in lead pollution. 30 schools are near.MYF is the highest lead-polluting general aviation airport in U.S., and no targeted testing is being done in San Diego neighborhoods nearby.

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DOJ’s San Diego County subpoenas: 25 voters, 15 years of records, one request for a ballot. From Federal Impact Reporter Jake Kincaid. inewsource.org/2026/10/17/d...

inewsource.orgDOJ subpoenas reveal scope of San Diego voter record probeFederal subpoenas obtained by inewsource show a Department of Justice investigation into San Diego County voting records escalating.

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‘Wild West of real estate.’ Encinitas mobile home park residents fight for rent protections. From North County reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/10/16/e...

inewsource.orgEncinitas residents push for mobile home park rent protectionIn California, 110 cities have a law protecting manufactured home residents from drastic rent increases. Encinitas could be next.

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A COVID-era program’s end meant hundreds of San Diegans lose housing. They won a reprieve. From Federal Impact Reporter Jake Kincaid. inewsource.org/2026/10/16/s...

inewsource.orgSan Diego emergency housing vouchers get federal rescueSan Diego families facing the loss of rental aid won a reprieve and can use new federal vouchers. Future funding still depends on Congress.

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How are North County’s San Diego County Board of Supervisors candidates different? We asked. From North County reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/10/14/d...

inewsource.orgMeet District 5 San Diego County Board of Supervisors candidatesRepublican Rebecca Jones faces Democrat Kyle Krahel in the race for the District 5 seat on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.

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The UC got rid of the SAT in admissions. It may be on its way back. From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2026/10/12/u...

inewsource.orgThe UC got rid of the SAT in admissions. It may be on its way back - inewsourceThousands of University of California professors say students are absolutely not ready for college and blame the decision to cut the SAT.

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Deadly e-bike crashes shaped 3 new California safety laws. Here’s what they do. From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2026/10/11/e...

inewsource.orgHow deadly e-bike crashes shaped three new California safety lawsGov. Gavin Newsom signed three new e-bike laws in California. He signed another to develop an e-bike safety training program for students.

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The clock is ticking. Why hasn’t San Diego closed its illegal eviction loophole? From investigative reporter Cody Dulaney. inewsource.org/2026/10/13/s...

inewsource.orgSan Diego's Airbnb eviction loophole persists as official exit nearsSan Diego officials have delayed changes that would prevent owners from obtaining a short-term rental license after an illegal eviction.

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Answers begin to emerge about Chollas Creek chemical contamination at San Diego town hall. From Environment and Energy Reporter @philipsalata.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/10/09/c...

inewsource.orgAnswers emerging about Chollas Creek chemical contaminationState Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson held a town hall Thursday to get answers about chemical contamination at Market Creek Plaza in San Diego.

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‘We need housing.’ Coastal Commission picks 120 townhomes over park on prime Carlsbad land. From North County reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/10/08/h...

inewsource.orgCoastal Commission picks townhomes not park on Carlsbad landUpsetting 100 speakers, the California Coastal Commission voted 7-4 to approve Carlsbad’s plans to zone an empty coastal plot as residential.

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‘Unprecedented’: San Diego politicians blast DOJ subpoenas for local voting records. From Federal Impact Reporter Jake Kincaid. inewsource.org/2026/10/08/s...

inewsource.orgSan Diego politicians blast DOJ voter-record subpoenasSan Diego elected officials criticize Justice Department subpoenas for local voter records and call for transparency.

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Meet the South Bay candidates vying for a school board seat. From Education Reporter Andrea Figueroa Briseño. inewsource.org/2026/10/07/s...

inewsource.orgMeet the South Bay candidates vying for a school board seatDozens of candidates are running for school board across districts in the South Bay. Some voters will have more options than others.

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Encinitas is paradise. Why can its politics get so hostile? From North County reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/10/07/e...

inewsource.orgEncinitas is paradise. Why can its politics get so hostile?In 2024 Encinitas elections, the mayor and two City Council members won by promising to fight development. What will voters do in 2026?

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To vote by mail or not? That is the question for San Diego voters hearing mixed messages. From Federal Impact Reporter Jake Kincaid. inewsource.org/2026/10/07/v...

inewsource.orgSan Diego County voters get mixed messages about voting by mailSan Diego activists are urging voters to use ballot drop boxes, while California officials and election experts say voting by mail is safe.

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Former Community Power CEO gets $421,000 in separation deal. From investigative reporter Greg Moran. inewsource.org/2026/10/02/s...

inewsource.orgFormer Community Power CEO gets $421,000 in separation deal - inewsourceThe former CEO, Karin Burns, was put on unexplained administrative leave on June 18. The agreement closes her tenure.

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Newsom signs first-in-the-nation law to bolster struggling local news organizations. From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2026/10/01/c...

inewsource.orgCalifornia local news tax breaks: San Diego lawmaker coauthors AB 2222Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill coauthored by San Diego's Chris Ward to support local journalism. Here's what it means for newsrooms.

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Golfers want more oversight, repairs at Chula Vista-owned course. From South Bay reporter Crystal Niebla. inewsource.org/2026/10/01/c...

inewsource.orgGolfers want more oversight, repairs at Chula Vista-owned courseA Chula Vista golf club president said flooding from the Sweetwater River channel raises the most urgent concerns.

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Federal prosecutors access San Diego County voter records as Trump alleges US voter fraud. From Federal Impact Reporter Jake Kincaid. inewsource.org/2026/10/01/s...

inewsource.orgSan Diego voter records accessed by federal prosecutorsSan Diego County disclosed the existence of grand jury subpoenas in response to inewsource questions about federal requests for voter information.

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Measure A would give San Diego County supervisors more power over crucial roles. From investigative reporter Cody Dulaney. inewsource.org/2026/09/29/s...

inewsource.orgMeasure A could shift power in San Diego CountySan Diego County’s Measure A would let supervisors remove the public defender and other key officials without cause, alarming some attorneys.

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Neighbors built a gate to keep people in a mobile home park out. It also traps them in. From North County reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/09/27/o...

inewsource.orgA neighbor’s gate is a trap for mobile home park residentsResidents in south Oceanside put up a gate between them and Cavalier Mobile Estates next door. Mobile home park residents say it blocks them in.

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Top Gloria aide alleged to have intervened in probe involving romantic partner. From investigative reporter Greg Moran. inewsource.org/2026/09/28/s...

inewsource.orgGloria aide accused of interfering in workplace probe of her partnerThe former San Diego staffer claimed her firing was retaliation by the mayor’s chief of staff for getting her romantic partner demoted.

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Super El Niño is coming. What exactly does that mean for San Diego? From Audience Engagement Intern @bytrishaganjoo.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/09/24/s...

inewsource.orgSuper El Niño is coming. What exactly does that mean for San Diego? - inewsourceWarmer ocean temperatures, higher sea levels and stronger storms supercharged by El Niño could all affect San Diego’s coastline.

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Meet the Airbnb activist hunting for San Diego’s ‘apartment hotels.’ From investigative reporter Cody Dulaney. inewsource.org/2026/09/23/s...

inewsource.orgMeet the Airbnb activist hunting for San Diego's 'apartment hotels'Armed with housing data and complaints, this San Diegan is looking for apartment complexes converted into short-term rentals.

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21 Sept

inewsource receives national support for U.S border region reporting. From inewsource CEO and Editor @jamieself.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/09/21/m...

inewsource.orgMacArthur Foundation gives inewsource grant for US border reportingThe organization was awarded a $500,000 grant from the foundation as one of its newest grantees.

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20 Sept

Should prime open Carlsbad coast be used for parkland or 120 townhomes? A showdown looms. From North County reporter Katie Futterman. inewsource.org/2026/09/20/p...

inewsource.orgCalifornia coastal commission to settle Carlsbad land disputeA group of Carlsbad residents are fighting to keep land along the coast for a park instead of luxury townhomes.

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18 Sept

Company facing $2 million in wage theft judgments named in new lawsuit. From investigative reporter Greg Moran. inewsource.org/2026/09/18/w...

inewsource.orgNew lawsuit against company with $2 million wage theft claimsLeslie Wang's Wealthplus has the highest amount of wage theft judgments levied against an employer in San Diego County.

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17 Sept

He has a plan to save San Diego’s fastest-shrinking school district. Not everyone is buying it. From Education Reporter Andrea Figueroa Briseño. inewsource.org/2026/09/17/s...

inewsource.orgHe has a plan to save San Diego's fastest-shrinking school districtSouth Bay Union Superintendent Jose Espinoza has made deeply unpopular decisions for the school district: close campuses and lay off staff.

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16 Sept

2 million San Diego County mail ballots were at risk before the Supreme Court blocked Trump. From Federal Impact Reporter Jake Kincaid. inewsource.org/2026/09/16/s...

inewsource.orgCalifornia: 'uncertainty' over as Trump mail-ballot push diesThe U.S. Supreme Court left an injunction in place, preventing USPS from enforcing new mail-ballot requirements in the 2026 midterm election.

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10 Sept

‘I’m listening hard’: Teens increasingly turn to AI chatbots for mental health support. From our partner @edsource.org. inewsource.org/2026/09/09/t...

inewsource.org‘I’m listening hard’: Teens increasingly turn to AI chatbots for mental health support - inewsourceResearch published by Brown University found that roughly 1 in 8 adolescents have turned to AI chatbots for help with their mental health.

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10 Sept

‘Like caged birds.’ Migrant kids held in San Diego short-term immigration detention for weeks. From Border and Immigration Reporter @sofiareports.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/09/10/b...

inewsource.orgMigrant kids spend weeks in short-term immigration detentionBorder Patrol and CBP have held migrant families with kids in facilities far longer than a 72-hour government standard for detention.

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9 Sept

‘Deeply concerning.’ What San Diego area officials say about Chollas Creek chemicals. From Environment and Energy Reporter @philipsalata.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/09/09/s...

inewsource.orgSan Diego area officials on the Chollas Creek chemicalsinewsource asked officials representing San Diego's Chollas Creek neighborhoods about cancer-causing chemicals at the Market Creek Plaza site.

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9 Sept

Oceanside councilmember returned campaign donations after appearing to violate state law. From North County reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/09/09/o...

inewsource.orgOceanside councilmember appears to have violated state lawOceanside Councilmember Rick Robinson accepted a campaign donation and voted on a permit for the donor. He later returned some of the money.

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9 Sept

Two lawsuits and one policy change: The story of San Diego’s unchecked rent hikes. From investigative reporter Cody Dulaney. inewsource.org/2026/09/08/s...

inewsource.orgSan Diego Housing Commission settles latest rent hike lawsuitSan Diego housing officials for years approved rent increases without first ensuring they complied with state law. That has changed.

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8 Sept

National City bets on its bayfront to help solve money woes. From South Bay reporter Crystal Niebla. inewsource.org/2026/09/08/n...

inewsource.orgNational City bets on its bayfront to help solve money woesAs the city faces financial threats, plans to redevelop the National City bayfront could be more important than ever.

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6 Sept

San Diego’s quiet noise rule change could echo around city — and near Petco Park. From investigative reporter Greg Moran. inewsource.org/2026/09/04/s...

inewsource.orgSan Diego's noise rule change could echo around citySan Diego said it’s a longstanding interpretation. Petco Park neighbors who are suing over Gallagher Square concert noise aren’t so sure.

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4 Sept

SDPD issued more than 500,000 parking citations over the past year. The city’s biggest ticket hotspots include Ski Beach in Mission Bay to East Village and the Gliderport. From Federal Impact Reporter Jake Kincaid. inewsource.org/2026/09/04/w...

inewsource.orgThe worst places to park in San DiegoA year of San Diego parking citations shows where drivers are most likely to get tickets, from Ski Beach to downtown meters.

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3 Sept

Despite criticism, Oceanside will keep using controversial Flock surveillance cameras. From North County reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/09/03/f...

inewsource.orgOceanside council accepts grant for Flock camera maintenanceFlock cameras are used at nine Oceanside intersections under a contract dating to 2021. The City Council approved $30,000 to maintain them.

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2 Sept

San Diego sheriff and Supervisors in standoff over local response to immigration crackdown. From Border and Immigration Reporter @sofiareports.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/09/02/s...

inewsource.orgSan Diego sheriff, Supervisors spar over immigration agenciesSheriff Kelly Martinez lets Customs and Border Protection use a firing range in Otay Mesa despite a Board of Supervisors' vote against it.

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2 Sept

These San Diegans live and shop among cancer-causing chemicals. What’s being done? From Environment and Energy Reporter @philipsalata.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/09/02/s...

inewsource.orgThese San Diegans live among cancer-causing chemicalsChemicals seep up from the earth in homes and one of San Diego’s few and highly-frequented grocery stores in an underserved neighborhood.

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1 Sept

Oceanside residents near Camp Pendleton sometimes can’t get in or out of the neighborhood. From North County reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/09/01/c...

inewsource.orgAccess an issue for Oceanside residents near Camp PendletonThe Capistrano neighborhood in Oceanside has been closed due to security threats three times this year. Residents are fed up.

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31 Aug

Top 4 takeaways from National City’s mayor, council candidate forum. From South Bay reporter Crystal Niebla. inewsource.org/2026/08/31/e...

inewsource.orgTop takeaways from National City’s mayor, council candidate forumCandidates running for mayor and two City Council seats in National City answered audience questions on housing, wages and job growth.

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27 Aug

San Diego PD insurance payouts prompt council to scrutinize claims and judgments. From investigative reporter Greg Moran. inewsource.org/2026/08/27/s...

inewsource.orgSan Diego insurance costs prompt city council scrutinySan Diego's spiraling payouts and costs stemming from lawsuits – especially those against the Police Department — is getting a closer look.