How the U.S. asylum system became a waiting game for migrants in Mexico fleeing danger

How do you get a housing permit in California? He can hook you up, for a fee

Tanner “The Planner" Blackman helps people get their building projects approved in California. He didn’t set out to become a project pusher.

How the DHS voter-fraud probe reached San Diego’s registrar and got reined in by a judge

Federal officials took voter rolls and used AI to find suspected noncitizens, creating an erroneous list that likely includes U.S. citizens.

National City political shakeup might not end with mayor's race

A vacant City Council seat could trigger a special election in National City, potentially costing taxpayers money.

Immigration enforcement, a lack of bilingual poll workers a worry for some San Diego voters

Federal law requires language assistance and voting materials to be provided in several languages at voting sites, but local officials don’t have enough bilingual workers speaking three of those languages.

Top city staffer who sued over firing can return to payroll to boost pension

The former city official’s claim puts at the center one of Gloria’s closest advisers: his chief of staff, who has significant input into strategy and implementing the mayor’s policy agenda.