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Chula Vista could be the next city to tighten tobacco retailer rules. From @inewsource.org community reporting intern Roman Fong and San Diego Documenters. inewsource.org/2026/05/26/c...

‘A huge loss.’ San Diegans brace for Trump’s second run at gutting homelessness programs. From federal impact reporter Jake Kincaid. inewsource.org/2026/05/22/h...

San Diego does less to regulate diesel emissions than other communities. Why is that? From Environment and Energy Reporter @philipsalata.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/05/21/s...

Just how loud are flights at Palomar-McClellan Airport? Neighbors, San Diego County disagree. From North County reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/05/21/p...

California community colleges crack down on fake students stealing financial aid. From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2026/05/19/c...

San Diego’s brutal budget cuts, explained. From community reporting intern Jenna Ramiscal. inewsource.org/2026/05/19/s...

Parking meters are coming to San Ysidro. Here’s where. From South Bay reporter Crystal Niebla. inewsource.org/2026/05/18/s...

How to fix a ‘giant county bureaucracy’: San Diego County debates competing charter reform plans. From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2026/05/16/s...

After 14 years in limbo, North County 5/78 interchange back in the spotlight. From North County reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/05/14/i...

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Amid outcry, this California city may block data centers on its turf. From Environment and Energy Reporter @philipsalata.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/05/13/d...

Labor deal approved by San Diego’s largest union raises pay, “saves” city money. From investigative reporter Greg Moran. inewsource.org/2026/05/13/s...

English learners could miss out on support under Newsom proposal, advocates warn. From our partner @edsource.org. inewsource.org/2026/05/12/c...

California voters are about to elect a new state superintendent. It’s barely on the radar. From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2026/05/12/c...

San Diego reps conduct surprise visit at Otay Mesa Detention Center, but hit new oversight snag. From Border and Immigration reporter @sofiareports.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/05/11/s...

Tribes want Cal State to return Native remains and artifacts. Here’s why it’s not so easy. From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2026/05/11/c...

Looking to get more civically engaged and stay connected to your community? Join us for our next Documenters training at the National City Public Library on Thursday, May 21 at 5 p.m. No experience needed—just interest in your community.

South Bay elected official — again — amends income disclosures after inewsource probe. From investigative reporter Cody Dulaney. inewsource.org/2026/05/11/s...

See where District 5 San Diego County supervisor candidates stand on issues you care about. From North County reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/05/09/d...

Two Republicans greatly outraising all others in North San Diego County supervisor race. From North County reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/05/08/s...

Should a California union dictate how clinics spend money? Employers sue to block ballot measure. From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2026/05/04/c...

Fact check: New campaign ad features false claim about San Diego vacancy tax. From investigative reporter Cody Dulaney. inewsource.org/2026/05/06/s...

Federal judge signals San Diego County will get to inspect Otay Mesa Detention Center. From Federal Impact Reporter Jake Kincaid. inewsource.org/2026/05/06/s...

San Diego’s most vulnerable neighborhoods would be hit hardest by budget cuts, IBA says. From South Bay reporter Crystal Niebla. inewsource.org/2026/05/05/s...

Bring your tips, questions or curiosity tomorrow, May 6, to Lofty Coffee in Encinitas from 10 a.m. to noon. Reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social will be there to chat with you about what is happening in your neighborhood. All are welcome to join! 📍: 97 N Coast Hwy, Encinitas, CA

Did an Encinitas official’s Facebook post violate the Civil Rights Act? A lawyer says no. From North County reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/05/05/e...

It’s official: San Diego County will vote on a half-cent sales tax this year. What to know. From Environment and Energy reporter @philipsalata.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/05/04/s...

Chula Vista councilmembers criticize Mayor John McCann’s annual speech: ‘Just a political rally.’ From freelance reporter Brisa Karow and @sandiegodocumenters.org. inewsource.org/2026/05/02/c...

Big PAC money drop stirs San Diego District 8 race. From investigative reporter Greg Moran. inewsource.org/2026/05/04/s...

Flood or fire? A disaster at Lake Hodges is looming, residents warn. From North County reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/05/03/l...

California’s race for secretary of state shows partisan divide over how to count ballots. From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2026/05/01/c...

Assembly leaders redefine state superintendent’s role, demand more oversight. From our partner @edsource.org. inewsource.org/2026/04/30/c...

San Diego vacancy tax fight is heating up. Who’s raising the money? From investigative reporter Cody Dulaney. inewsource.org/2026/04/29/s...

Why San Diego’s ex-chief race and equity officer is back at City Hall. From South Bay reporter Crystal Niebla. inewsource.org/2026/04/29/r...

Plans to fix gaps in Newsom’s mental health court reopen divisions over involuntary care. From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2026/04/27/c...

‘Enjoy your new sunset.’ A California campaign against offshore oil drilling targets Trump. From Environment and Energy reporter @philipsalata.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/04/26/c...

These San Diego kids grew up with the sewage crisis. They want more people to know about it. From freelance reporter and San Diego Documenter Brisa Karow. inewsource.org/2026/04/24/s...

Here’s how to get help paying your San Diego trash fee. From community reporting intern Roman Fong and @sandiegodocumenters.org. inewsource.org/2026/04/24/s...

Asked to remove committee member, Encinitas City Council throws two residents from meeting instead. From North County reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/04/23/e...

Federal court hands Trump a win against California limits on immigration agents. From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2026/04/22/a...

Encinitas City Council to consider removing a committee member after a social media post. From North County reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/04/22/e...

California AG, San Pasqual tribe say Poway violated CEQA building homes on old burial site. From North County reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/04/21/c...

ICE, border agents have quietly used San Diego County Sheriff’s gun range for years. From Border and Immigration reporter @sofiareports.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/04/21/i...

30% higher San Diego County bus, train and trolley fares are on the horizon. Now what? From North County reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/04/17/f...

How Trump administration ‘uncertainty’ is affecting construction on this bikeway project. From South Bay reporter Crystal Niebla. inewsource.org/2026/04/20/b...

South Bay elected official reveals more about his income after inewsource probe. From investigative reporter Cody Dulaney. inewsource.org/2026/04/16/s...

An end to the SR-125 toll? SANDAG and Caltrans study update coming. From community reporting intern Roman Fong. inewsource.org/2026/04/16/s...

Tribe upset about homes on Poway burial site says ‘blasting’ forced red-tailed hawks out. From North County reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/04/16/p...

San Diego County transit fares could rise 40% by fall if MTS, NCTD approve hikes this week. From South Bay reporter Crystal Niebla. inewsource.org/2026/04/15/n...