A broken wasterwater pump that’s contributed to pollution in the Tijuana River is finally being fixed — five years later than promised. voiceofsandiego.org/2026/04/27/e...

From labor shortages to transit ridership declines, the unpredictable state of immigration enforcement in San Diego’s border region maintains a tight grip on residents and businesses. voiceofsandiego.org/2026/04/28/i...

More San Diegans are shifting to smaller trash cans. The result is yet another revenue blow to the cash-strapped city government. voiceofsandiego.org/2026/04/27/t...

A proposal to bolster privacy protections for immigrant services providers has sparked ire on the right, who have dubbed it the “Stop Nick Shirley Act.” voiceofsandiego.org/2026/04/24/s...

San Diego County will backpay $150,000 to subcontractors that were stiffed by the Harm Reduction Coalition. The nonprofit's former COO currently faces six financial misapproproation charges. voiceofsandiego.org/2026/04/27/c...

This trio of measures may pave the way for more transparency in county governance. voiceofsandiego.org/2026/04/22/s...

The CEO of the Del Mar Fairgrounds is out, and her troubled leadership record at another fairground may point to why. voiceofsandiego.org/2026/04/22/n...

Money to shield underserved San Diegans from the effects of climate change would be moved into the city’s general fund and spent elsewhere under the mayor’s proposed budget. voiceofsandiego.org/2026/04/22/m...

Mexican officials will have an increased presence in U.S. detention facilities following the deaths of 14 Mexican nationals in custody. voiceofsandiego.org/2026/04/20/b...

A look into the 48th Congressional District race reveals the candidates’ fundraising momentum is not as it may seem. voiceofsandiego.org/2026/04/21/w...

Just days after the Del Mar Fairgrounds’s CEO was abruptly fired, a new lawsuit alleges age discrimination and wrongful termination within the association. voiceofsandiego.org/2026/04/20/d...

Member Exclusive: Will a new effort to reform county operations serve as a necessary rebalancing of power, or pave the way for shady politics? voiceofsandiego.org/2026/04/18/p...

The ex-COO of the Harm Reduction Coalition faces three new felony charges for alleged financial crimes involving county funds. voiceofsandiego.org/2026/04/20/e...

With primary ballots hitting mailboxes in less than three weeks, Californians say they’re disheartened by the state of affairs and unsure how to vote. voiceofsandiego.org/2026/04/17/s...

San Diego officials promised to open a permanent fire station in the Skyline neighborhood. Eleven years later, firefighters are still running calls out of a tent. Report for America corps member Mariana Martínez Barba writes for @voiceofsandiego.org: voiceofsandiego.org/2026/04/15/c...

Firefighters in southeastern San Diego have been running calls out of a tent for the last 11 years. voiceofsandiego.org/2026/04/15/c...

“It’s like they’re just hustling us around — it’s like they’re moving cattle.” voiceofsandiego.org/2026/04/13/c...

Barrio Logan is looking to rename Cesar Chavez Parkway following sexual assault allegations against the late labor leader. voiceofsandiego.org/2026/04/12/c...

Seaworld is seeking a permit for more drone shows, moving away from its infamous fireworks shows which have been known to disrupt neighbors and wildlife. voiceofsandiego.org/2026/04/10/w...

🧵Last summer, city of San Diego workers started clearing homeless camps along freeways after an agreement with Caltrans. My colleague Mariana Martínez Barba's excellent story on the outcome of those sweeps leads today's @voiceofsandiego.org news blast. voiceofsandiego.org/2026/04/14/m...

Optimism prevailed at a Republican Convention in San Diego this weekend as Democratic gubernatorial prospects flounder. voiceofsandiego.org/2026/04/11/s...

Longtime Democratic foe, Rep. Darrell Issa, is finally retiring from office. But his successor may pose an even bigger challenge. voiceofsandiego.org/2026/04/09/d...

A San Diego arts school faces persistent, disruptive plumbing issues despite the passage of numerous bond measures that were supposed to address the problem. voiceofsandiego.org/2026/04/10/s...

Police helicopters can be spotted in San Diego skies at nearly any time of day. What are they doing up there? voiceofsandiego.org/2026/04/09/w...

Big changes are coming for Chula Vista Center 👀 voiceofsandiego.org/2026/04/09/s...

State housing data shows cities in coastal North County are not beating the NIMBY allegations. voiceofsandiego.org/2026/04/08/n...

Chula Vista Democrat Francisco Tamayo is taking on Republican John McCann to be the city’s next mayor. He will not only have to overcome the incumbent, but also a string of controversies from his time as a school board trustee. voiceofsandiego.org/2026/04/08/c...

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San Diego County is not choosing transparency when it comes to releasing public records. So, we’re suing for them. voiceofsandiego.org/2026/04/06/a...

How is it possible that the city of San Diego would end up selling Liberty Station for just $2.7 million? That’s the offer on the table right now from a company trying to force a sale. voiceofsandiego.org/2026/04/04/p...

Where do California’s gubernatorial candidates stand on the Tijuana River sewage crisis? We spoke with two candidates with two different ideas for the problem. voiceofsandiego.org/2026/04/03/s...

From stolen county funds to a housing success story, here’s a rundown of our latest coverage ⬇️ voiceofsandiego.org/2026/04/05/c...

@voiceofsandiego.org sued San Diego County to try to force the release of complaints about an ex-county contractor that could show what the county knew before the nonprofit got embroiled in a criminal case. More on this and our other recent records disputes:

San Marcos didn’t have a downtown. So, they built one. The ensuing development has nearly fulfilled the city’s state-mandated housing goals. voiceofsandiego.org/2026/04/02/s...

As more U.S. cities adopt free child care systems, San Diego Unified Superintendent Fabiola Bagula begs the question: Why not here? voiceofsandiego.org/2026/04/01/t...

The federal government has vowed to take a closer look at the economic implications of the Tijuana River sewage crisis on Imperial Beach businesses. voiceofsandiego.org/2026/04/02/s...

Another charity has been booted from selling concessions at Petco Park due to its connections to a fraudulent scheme. voiceofsandiego.org/2026/03/31/p...

County health officials asked staffers to read a Voice of San Diego story about a scandal involing an ex-county contractor and implored them to learn from the mistake. voiceofsandiego.org/2026/03/31/c...

Too much exposure to humans ultimately contributed to the state euthanizing a black bear earlier this month. Now, humans are tasked with making sure her orphaned cubs don’t meet the same fate. voiceofsandiego.org/2026/03/30/w...

As other South Bay cities buckle under scandals and scrutiny, Imperial Beach’s local government has taken a notably chummier turn. voiceofsandiego.org/2026/03/26/s...

A proposal that would require a government-issued ID to vote is headed for the November ballot. How did they pull it off? voiceofsandiego.org/2026/03/27/s...

A former county parks employee pleaded guilty last month to swiping nearly $77,500 meant to support county parks. voiceofsandiego.org/2026/03/26/e...

Member Exclusive: Lawmakers and candidates are split on a new bill that would clear the path for Midway Rising. voiceofsandiego.org/2026/03/28/p...

California’s attorney general is suing the ringleaders of a Petco Park fake charity scandal to recover millions in misappropriated funds. voiceofsandiego.org/2026/03/27/a...

For this week’s Border Report, journalist Kate Morrissey searches for joy amidst a heavy news cycle at Tijuana’s Taco Museum. voiceofsandiego.org/2026/03/23/b...

San Diego County will audit its processes for working with outside contractors following a criminal misappropriation scandal. voiceofsandiego.org/2026/03/23/a...

A massive housing bill that’s working its way through Congress would bring big changes to how housing projects are financed. voiceofsandiego.org/2026/03/25/d...

Should San Diego’s safe parking lots for unhoused residents be open 24/7? voiceofsandiego.org/2026/03/24/w...

A ballot measure that changed how counties can spend some behavioral health dollars forced the county to cancel 29 contracts. voiceofsandiego.org/2026/03/25/p...

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