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La Mesa resident and City Councilmember Patricia Dillard has formally launched her campaign for mayor in the city’s 2026 municipal election. A review of candidate filings shows that Dillard is currently running unopposed. However, several community and political observers say La Mesa City Councilmember Laura Lothian is considering entering the race, which could significantly reshape the contest.

San Diego officials are tightening the city’s belt once again, confronting a financial hole that continues to widen despite a wave of new fees and rate increases approved earlier this year. Mayor Todd Gloria has instructed every department to clamp down on spending immediately, warning that the coming budget cycle will demand even tougher decisions.

San Diego comes alive this weekend with holiday celebrations, concerts, and community happenings taking place across the county. Whether you're looking for festive lights, live music, or local experiences, here’s your guide to everything happening from Friday through Sunday.

San Diego is poised for a noticeable warm-up this weekend as the Santa Ana winds that swept across the region begin to lose steam. Forecasters with the National Weather Service say the strongest gusts have already pushed through, with the remaining offshore flow expected to back off steadily through the day.

A judge has approved a 21.5 million dollar settlement involving the City of San Diego, Rock Church, and other organizations in connection with the 2022 death of 11-year-old Arabella McCormack. The majority of the settlement funds will come from the city, Rock Church, and Pacific Coast Academy, with additional agreements still in progress.

Halle Berry intensified the national conversation around women’s health on December 3 when she openly criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom during the New York Times DealBook Summit, telling the audience that he “should not be our next president.” Her comments drew immediate attention, not only because of their directness, but also because they were delivered moments before Newsom himself appeared on the same stage.

In a startling development that has shaken the Southcrest neighborhood, authorities discovered human remains buried beneath a residential home this week, triggering a full-scale investigation by local and federal law enforcement.

Local labor unions are preparing a campaign to place a one-cent city sales tax increase on San Diego’s 2026 ballot, arguing that years of deferred maintenance and underfunded services have pushed the city to a breaking point.

The Lemon Grove City Council has selected local planning commissioner Seth Smith to serve out the remainder of a vacant council term, filling the seat left open after the passing of Councilmember Sitivi “Steve” Faiai earlier this year.

One of San Diego’s most storied Black-owned institutions has announced it will close its doors after nearly seven decades of service. Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary, a cornerstone of Southeast San Diego since 1955, shared the news in an emotional statement to the community on its official Facebook page Tuesday.

When longtime San Diego resident and former journalist Jerry McCormick received a prostate cancer diagnosis earlier this year, he decided to face it the only way he knew how: by transforming a personal battle into a mission for the greater good.

Preferred Cremation and Burial will host the 6th Annual Holiday Jazz Concert on Saturday, December 6th at 5:30 PM at St. Stephen’s Church of God in Christ, located at 5825 Imperial Avenue in San Diego.

Rumors are growing louder across California’s political landscape that Attorney General Rob Bonta may be eyeing a run for governor in 2026. The speculation has picked up momentum in recent weeks, fueled in part by the decisions of Kamala Harris and Alex Padilla — two Democrats long viewed as potential contenders — to stay out of the race.

Areva Martin is an award-winning civil rights attorney, talk show host, commentator, author, and keynote speaker who offers commentary on politics, women’s rights, children’s rights, disability rights and civil rights. 

The San Diego Association of Governments has voted to discontinue its longstanding diversity requirements for contractors and consultants, marking a significant change in how the regional agency oversees its procurement and hiring policies.

When National City introduced its mobile surveillance tower four years ago, leaders framed it as the turning point for Roosevelt Avenue — a long-troubled stretch known for open prostitution and suspected trafficking. The towering unit, outfitted with cameras and sensors, signaled a new era where the city appeared vigilant, visible, and finally in control.

Beginning in January, parking at the San Diego Zoo will cost $16 per day, ending decades of free parking at one of the region’s most visited destinations. Zoo officials say the new fee is intended to address rising operational and infrastructure expenses, but the announcement comes at a time of broader debate about the future of Balboa Park and the city’s overall approach to fees and public amenities.

Morse claimed the CIF San Diego Section Division 5 championship on Friday night with a 45–30 win over Hoover, powered by a standout performance from Superior Garror.

In a powerful display of community solidarity and compassion, Connecting Hope Community Development Corporation and Pilgrim Progressive Baptist Church brought holiday relief to 1,000 San Diego families during their large-scale Turkey and Food Package Giveaway held on Saturday, November 22, 2025