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On Nov. 20, the Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications (OCPSC) hosted an online forum with ethnic media outlets across the state to highlight two statewide programs that benefit all Californians: the CalAssist Mortgage Fund, which provides disaster-related mortgage relief, and Check to Protect, a vehicle-safety campaign led by the National Safety Council and supported by the California New Motor Vehicle Board. 

As the 2026 gubernatorial campaign gains momentum, speculation is growing that U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell may be considering a run for the state’s top job. While the East Bay Democrat has not declared his candidacy, his name has become a frequent topic of discussion in political circles — and his potential entry is already stirring conversation about how it could change the dynamics of an already crowded field.

California voters have approved Proposition 50, a statewide ballot measure that temporarily shifts the authority to draw congressional district lines from the state’s independent redistricting commission to the Legislature. According to preliminary results, about 65 percent of voters supported the measure. Certification of the final count is expected later this month.

San Diego State cruised to a 32-point victory against Long Beach State Wednesday night to start the season 1-0.

After having high hopes to make another Final Four run, last year’s Aztecs squad had an early exit as they lost to 11th-ranked North Carolina in the opening round of the NCAA tournament in March. The Tarheels crushed SDSU 95-68.

In San Diego, community and creativity intertwine in the story of Terrell Rackley, a native son who has transformed his passion for plants and people into a flourishing enterprise. As the proprietor of Rackley’s Flowers & Gifts, Rackley has rooted his business in service, design, and self-expression — all while staying deeply connected to his hometown.

Radio host Charlamagne tha God is calling on Democratic leaders to bring an end to the ongoing government shutdown, saying the standoff has gone on long enough and is hurting ordinary Americans.

In the midst of the ongoing federal government shutdown, the Trump Administration announced Monday that the federal food-assistance lifeline known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will be partially funded for the month of November — a tentative fix that leaves millions of Americans in limbo.

In 2019, I ran for mayor of San Diego with a message rooted in fiscal realism and civic imagination. The key to solving homelessness and unaffordable housing isn’t more subsidies or density giveaways — it’s reclaiming control over our most undervalued asset: land.

Francisco Duarte, a longtime San Diego street vendor whose farewell message gained widespread attention, has left the United States after nearly three decades of living and working in the region.

The Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO) has voiced strong opposition to elements of the City of San Diego’s proposed Preservation and Progress Initiative, urging the Planning Commission to delay approval of “Package A” until further public review and documentation are provided.

Voters across the country head to the polls tonight in a series of closely watched elections that could offer early insight into the political direction of the United States ahead of 2026. From city halls to governor’s mansions and statewide ballot measures, tonight’s contests stretch from coast to coast, each carrying implications beyond its borders.

Seventeen years ago tonight, on November 4, 2008, Barack Obama was elected the 44th President of the United States, becoming the first African American to hold the office. His victory marked a turning point in American history, reshaping the nation’s political landscape and redefining what was possible in its democracy.

ormer U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, who served from 2001 to 2009 under President George W. Bush, has died at the age of 84. His family announced that he passed away Monday evening due to complications from pneumonia and long-term heart disease. Cheney was surrounded by his wife, Lynne, and their daughters, former Congresswoman Liz Cheney and Mary.

Forty-two years ago on November 2, 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed legislation establishing the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a federal holiday, following a 15-year effort by lawmakers, civil rights leaders, and citizens across the country.

A public announcement is scheduled for Wednesday in Balboa Park, where officials and members of Bill Walton’s family will gather to discuss proposals that would name honorary sites in both San Diego and La Mesa after the late basketball legend and philanthropist. It's the first time a proposal to honor Walton with city designation has been made since Walton's passing in 2024.

www.sandiegofoodbank.org By San Diego Monitor News Staff SACRAMENTO — The State of California is allocating $80 million  to support food banks as the federal government shutdown threatens to delay CalFresh benefits for millions of residents. Governor Gavin Newsom announced the funding alongside plans to deploy the California National Guard and California Volunteers to help local food banks manage increased demand if federal aid is disrupted. CalFresh, the state’s version of t

Newsom spoke at the United Domestic Workers union hall and was also joined by Congresswoman Sara Jacobs, California Assemblymember Lashae Sharp Collins and the Executive Director of the United Domestic Workers Doug Moore. among others.

San Diego Public Advocate Shane Harris has called on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to declare a Local Emergency as thousands of residents face the threat of food insecurity amid a potential federal government shutdown.