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.

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.

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.