Trump admin revokes federal funding for bullet train project
by The Trump administration revoked federal funding for California’s high-speed rail project on Wednesday, intensifying uncertainty about how the state will make good on its long-delayed …
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La Mesa Assemblymember’s bill would keep lawmakers’ addresses from public
A La Mesa Assemblymember wants to limit public access to California legislators’ addresses and phone numbers after two Minnesota lawmakers were shot in their homes …
Pentagon ends deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles
The Pentagon said Tuesday it is ending the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles, accounting for nearly half of the soldiers sent …
11 former San Diego prosecutors join 900 ex-DOJ lawyers opposing Bove’s judicial nomination
In a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee, more than 900 former Justice Department lawyers, including 11 San Diego County prosecutors, raised concerns about elevating …
Five days, 12 arrests: A week inside San Diego Immigration Court
Overview Immigration officers have been arresting individuals outside federal courtrooms since May, a development that has radically altered day-to-day operations in San Diego Immigration Court. …
Letting ICE agents wear masks could create bigger safety issues, critics warn
The Trump administration says hiding immigration agents’ identities, including by wearing masks, keeps them safe. But critics say it’s a recipe for confusion that escalates …
Chaos, confusion continue with La Jolla Town Council’s actions
LA JOLLA – Recently wracked by internal dissension, the La Jolla Town Council on July 10 swore in five new trustees to replace members who …
Issa bill to streamline hiring of firefighters passes in House committee
A bill authored by Rep. Darrell Issa in hopes of streamlining the hiring of federal firefighters on Tuesday cleared a House committee. The Direct Hire to …
San Diego cracking down on landlords overcharging tenants for utilities
San Diego is moving to ban landlords from overcharging tenants for city utilities after renters accused property owners of charging more than their fair share. …
State legislation for Tijuana River crisis stalls in Assembly
The California State Assembly denied a hearing for Senate Bill 10 , a bill that would use toll road revenues to help combat the Tijuana …