Local Politics
San Diego will soon charge homeowners for trash pickup. Prepare for a bigger tax bill — and more options.
The city expects to save roughly $80 million a year it now spends on trash pickup, so it's eager to start collecting fees soon.
Crack down on spurs? More veterinarians? Short of banning rodeos, San Diego weighs how to keep animals safe
The long-awaited discussion follows nearly a year of debate that has put animal-rights advocates and local tribes and cultural groups at odds.
More voters, lower turnout, deeper divides: What the numbers say about San Diego County’s political preferences
Ballots are still being counted, but voter registration and turnout data offer clues to help explain election outcomes. Here's what our analysis found.