San Diego empty homes tax draws comparison to recent court loss Opponents worry that, if approved, the tax would open the city up to legal trouble, costing residents far more than it helps.

As San Diegans consider empty homes tax, opponents point to a San Francisco court loss. From investigative reporter Cody Dulaney. inewsource.org/2026/04/06/s...

California's largest data center plan rouses Imperial County A first-time data center developer says he's found the perfect spot to house a massive server farm in Imperial County. Neighbors disagree.

‘This data center will come.’ The fight over California’s largest AI development. Read the first story of inewsource’s latest project “Data Divide” by investigative reporters Greg Moran and @philipsalata.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/04/05/d...

On immigration, California asks whether police tell feds too much California lawmakers voted to audit the operation of joint intelligence centers where federal, state, and local agencies share information.

After immigration arrests, California lawmakers wonder: Are police telling the feds too much? From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2026/03/28/i...

San Diego Reps inspect Otay Mesa Detention Center Reps. Sara Jacobs and Mike Levin, both Democrats, gave the San Diego facility advanced notice of their visit.

San Diego reps inspect conditions for immigrants at Otay Mesa Detention Center. From border and immigration reporter @sofiareports.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/04/02/i...

Emergency housing voucher funds running out in San Diego Households promised emergency housing vouchers through 2030 need new places to live because federal funding ran out years ahead of schedule.

A federal promise of housing through 2030 is ending years early for 650 San Diego families. From Federal Impact Reporter Jake Kincaid. inewsource.org/2026/04/01/s...

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California lawmakers revisit environmental review exemptions California lawmakers amended CEQA last year. Now they're trying to figure out what they actually meant when they approved several exemptions.

California blew a hole in environmental planning law. Now, lawmakers are trying to fix it. From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2026/03/30/c...

E-truck station proposal in National City project moves forward The Port of San Diego would later hold a future hearing in the coming months to consider a permit, lease and a final environmental review.

Do National City officials want an e-truck charging station? Here’s the latest update. From South Bay reporter Crystal Niebla and @sandiegodocumenters.org. inewsource.org/2026/03/30/e...

Tribe: Poway development being built on ancient burial site The San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians is asking for a stop work order at the Hidden Valley Ranch housing development.

Hidden Valley Ranch housing development in Poway being built on ancient burial site, tribe says. From North County reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/03/29/h...

Sweetwater Authority to again support anti-PFAS legislation The southern San Diego County agency is supporting a bill that could unlock grant funding for mitigating “forever chemicals” in its drinking water supply.

With $40M price tag to treat ‘forever chemicals,’ Sweetwater Authority backs state bill for help. From community reporter Roman Fong. inewsource.org/2026/03/27/s...

Sheriff defies San Diego County policy as ICE transfers soar ICE transfers from San Diego County jails surged in 2025 as Sheriff Kelly Martinez cooperated with immigration agents despite policy limits.

San Diego county jail ICE transfers tripled in 2025 as sheriff defied board of supervisors. From Federal Impact Reporter Jake Kincaid. inewsource.org/2026/03/26/i...

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As e-bike injuries spike, here’s how lawmakers try to keep up While data across San Diego cities isn’t uniform, doctors who are treating e-bike injuries say something needs to be done.

As San Diego e-bike injuries spike, here’s how lawmakers try to keep up. From community reporters Crystal Niebla and @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/03/24/e...

Why are San Diego school boards giving themselves pay raises? A new California law is opening the door for some San Diego-area school boards to give themselves big raises.

San Diego County school boards are giving themselves big pay raises. Here’s why. From Education Reporter Andrea Figueroa Briseño. inewsource.org/2026/03/22/s...

Unhoused residents in Encinitas could get $2K in rent aid Encinitas will reimburse San Diego Rescue Mission for rental assistance checks to people experiencing homelessness.

Unhoused people in Encinitas could soon get $2,000 in rental assistance in just 48 hours. From North County reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/03/22/h...

Most agencies fared well in our review during #SunshineWeek, but we found room for improvement, too. Several cities told us they are working to implement changes, while others have already made updates. Will you help us continue this work?: donate.inewsource.org?campaign=701...

South Bay pollution is spiking amid San Diego heat Hydrogen sulfide in the Tijuana River Valley is spiking amid record San Diego heat in March. Bacteria level in south bay beaches also high.

Amid record San Diego heat wave, pollution in South Bay is spiking. From Environment and Energy Reporter @philipsalata.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/03/20/s...

César Chávez renaming process begins in San Diego, rest of CA California quickly changed the name of César Chávez’s holiday. Taking his name off of streets and buildings likely will take much longer.

California renamed César Chávez’s holiday. Now, cities are slowly erasing his name from streets. From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2026/03/19/c...

Chula Vista considers more 'self-tax' districts to fund upgrades Right now, San Diego’s largest city in the South Bay has one self-taxing district: a 16-block stretch along Third Avenue downtown.

Chula Vista may make it easier for businesses, property owners to fund neighborhood improvements. From South Bay reporter Crystal Niebla. inewsource.org/2026/03/20/c...

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Rady Children's sued by families over transgender care cutoff The lawsuit seeks to prevent the San Diego hospital and its subsidiaries from ending transgender health care – and damages.

San Diego families file civil rights suit over cutoff of transgender care at children’s hospital. From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2026/03/19/s...

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Border Patrol in San Diego accused a young mom of punching an agent. Then the video came out. From Border and Immigration Reporter @sofiareports.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/03/19/b...

Checks on AI data centers closer to reality in California California lawmakers advanced two bills that would make data centers subject to CEQA as well as protect energy consumers from bearing costs.

California lawmakers advance data center bills to balance industry, environmental concerns. From Environment and Energy Reporter @philipsalata.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/03/18/d...

More Palomar Airport flights could start arriving late at night American Airlines is hoping to add two more round-trip flights to the Carlsbad airport despite some residents’ concerns of noise pollution.

Late-night flights could soon become reality at Palomar Airport. From North County reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/03/18/p...

Chula Vista police will use AI for 911 calls, dispatch Police plan to use the AI software to transcribe calls to text, draft call summaries and more to help dispatch police officers.

Chula Vista police expands AI use to 911 calls, dispatch. From South Bay Reporter Crystal Niebla. inewsource.org/2026/03/13/p...

Teens sentenced to 25 years for Chula Vista shootings The teens were first charged in state court as juveniles. But the San Diego DA dropped her case and sent the matter to federal prosecutors.

Teens in Chula Vista bungled cartel hit sentenced to 25 years in federal prison. From investigation reporter Greg Moran. inewsource.org/2026/03/13/c...

#SunshineWeek starts today! inewsource and @sandiegodocumenters.org evaluated how accessible and transparent local governments are across the county. Stay tuned for our findings & which cities are already making changes. Will you help our work continue? donate.inewsource.org?campaign=701...

Net metering for solar owners suffers defeat in California courts A California appeals court upheld a 2022 regulatory decision to reduce rooftop solar payments. Environmental groups may appeal to the state Supreme Court.

Solar panel reimbursements to remain low under California appeals court ruling. From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2026/03/11/c...

Chula Vista’s long-empty Albertsons: Will the building finally see a new tenant? San Diego’s Eastlake community has long complained about vacancies and maintenance issues since the grocery store closed in 2014.

Chula Vista’s latest move could finally fill long-empty Albertsons building. From community reporting intern Roman Fong and @sandiegodocumenters.org.
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New report has solutions for Tijuana River sewage pollution A new report on the Tijuana River Valley sewage crisis details the factors in and solutions to the pollution at the U.S-Mexico border.

New report offers ‘roadmap’ to end Tijuana River sewage pollution that’s persisted for decades. From Environment and Energy Reporter @philipsalata.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/03/11/t...