Entire county should chip in to cover cost of Balboa Park maintenance – San Diego Union-Tribune
Balboa Park is a regional asset located in the city of San Diego. Mayors of other county cities…
Von Wilpert’s ‘virtue signaling’ against federal government blasted – San Diego Union-Tribune
Re “San Diego council member asks Escondido to end ICE use of police training facility” (Jan. 27): I…
The need for blood, platelets and plasma never stops – San Diego Union-Tribune
After the holiday season ends, so does much of the generosity that comes with it. Angel trees come…
City wants public input only after key decisions are made – San Diego Union-Tribune
Re “Civic Center, Midway Rising still high priority for mayor” (Jan. 16): Mayor Todd Gloria pointed to increased…
Federal agents ignored their training in killing Pretti – San Diego Union-Tribune
Re “Man shot, killed by federal agents in Minneapolis” (Jan. 25): Involvement with federal agents puts one in…
Calif. tech billionaires will leave in droves over wealth ‘seizure’ ballot measure
We’re a little over a month into an industry-wide conversation about the future of tech in California, which…
Local sales tax hikes coming soon across California – Orange County Register
As this column has noted on numerous occasions, California’s state sales tax rate of 7.25% is the highest…
Adopt the Vacation Rental Revenue Plan: LA needs sustainable funds to protect essential services and support long-term investments | Opinion
Los Angeles is entering another difficult budget year. Last year, city leaders confronted significant deficits and made hard…
Oakland Post: Week of January 21 – 27, 2026
By Charlene Muhammad, California Black Media Gnae Dismuke experienced a miscarriage at 11 weeks in 2017 and later…
Oceanside should worry about dangerous drivers as much as riders – San Diego Union-Tribune
Re “Oceanside to confiscate e-bikes from reckless riders” (Jan. 19): Pedestrian and road safety are very important. Far…
Tragedy in Minneapolis sparks very different reactions – San Diego Union-Tribune
Re “Division grows in wake of Minnesota shooting” (Jan. 26): I would like to see ICE and Border…
How San Diego’s street sweeps are worsening the xylazine crisis – San Diego Union-Tribune
A man we will identify as “James” for the purposes of this commentary lives in a tent in San…