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CA governor pushes for permanent funding of community schools Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed $1 billion in annual, permanent funding for California's community schools at high-poverty campuses.

California governor pushes for permanent state funding of community schools. From our partner @edsource.org. inewsource.org/2026/03/09/c...

California colleges spending millions on faulty AI systems, chatbots California community college districts spend millions of dollars on artificial intelligence-powered chatbots that don't always help students.

California colleges spend millions on faulty AI systems: ‘The chatbot is outdated.’ From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2026/03/09/c...

How college students can earn $10,000 for work in CA communities A California program known as College Corps pays college students for community service work — and only 30% of applicants get in.

How college students can earn $10,000 for making a difference in CA communities. From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2026/03/08/c...

Medicaid work mandate affects thousands of homeless Californians California officials estimate up to 2 million people – about 14% of the state’s 14 million Medi-Cal recipients – are losing coverage.

Trump’s Medicaid work mandate could kick thousands of homeless Californians off coverage. From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2026/03/07/t...

Supreme Court ruling puts California transgender students in limbo A U.S. Supreme Court decision to reinstate parents’ right to be notified of a child’s gender identity left California schools in legal limbo.

Supreme Court order puts California schools in legal limbo over transgender student privacy. From our partner @edsource.org. inewsource.org/2026/03/06/s...

'Forever chemicals' in Sweetwater Authority’s water: what to know Sweetwater Authority in southern San Diego County is considering solutions to fix high concentrations of toxic chemicals in its reservoirs.

‘Forever chemicals’ are in Sweetwater Authority’s drinking water. Here’s what to know. From community reporting intern Roman Fong and @sandiegodocumenters.org.
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CHP, Cal Fire unions push for new deferred retirement plan Unions those officers and firefighters are asking the state for a new retirement option that would complement their CalPERS pensions.

Why California cops and firefighters are pushing for a new perk on top of their pensions. From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2026/03/05/c...

Carl DeMaio blamed for GOP divisions as his group raises millions Republican Assemblymember Carl DeMaio is making friends and enemies as he works to strengthen his political organization Reform California.

Republicans blame Carl DeMaio for party division as his group rakes in millions. From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2026/03/04/c...

San Diego County: Open detention center or we sue ICE, DHS San Diego County supervisors say they'll file a lawsuit if the federal government won't let them into Otay Mesa immigrant detention center.

San Diego County to feds: Let us into Otay Mesa immigrant detention center or we will sue. From Federal Impact Reporter Jake Kincaid. inewsource.org/2026/03/04/s...

Chula Vista: ICE interactions with police should be shared San Diego’s second-largest city wants reports every six months of how the city helps immigration enforcement — or doesn’t.

Chula Vista calls for reports on when police interacts with ICE. From South Bay Reporter Crystal Niebla. inewsource.org/2026/03/04/s...

Survey: almost 50% of California teachers may quit teaching soon Nearly half of California teachers surveyed by Education Week plan to retire or quit in the next 10 years. Nationwide, about 1 in 3 do.

Survey reveals almost 50% of California teachers may quit teaching soon. From our partner @edsource.org. inewsource.org/2026/03/04/e...

San Diego voters will decide whether to tax empty homes If approved by San Diego voters in June, the first empty home tax bill would be sent to property owners in January 2028.

San Diego voters will decide whether to tax property owners who keep homes empty. From investigative reporter Cody Dulaney.
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Are other San Diego Section 8 waitlists still open? Oceanside, Encinitas, Carlsbad and National City are the only cities in the county with their own housing authorities.

Encinitas joins San Diego city, county in closing Section 8 waitlists. From North County Reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/03/02/e...

More San Diego County school districts look to consolidate In San Diego, hundreds of school district positions are on the chopping block and more districts are looking to consolidate.

San Diego County schools to cut jobs as plummeting student enrollment batters budgets. From Education Reporter Andrea Figueroa Briseño. inewsource.org/2026/03/01/s...

San Diego County to vote on studying healthcare reforms Supervisors will consider changes to the county health system in concert with local hospitals amid a federal funding shortfall.

San Diego County to vote on studying healthcare reforms in response to federal cuts. From Federal Impact Reporter Jake Kincaid. inewsource.org/2026/02/27/s...

Officials with the Federal Protective Service, which provides security services on federal property, cited the volunteers under a legal code stating that anyone on federal property must follow the posted regulations and directions from security.

San Diego volunteers cited for observing ICE arrests After observing ICE appointments at San Diego’s federal building for months, volunteers were cited by officials for loitering.

Federal officials cite San Diego volunteers who have been observing ICE check-ins for months. From Border and Immigration Reporter @sofiareports.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/02/26/s...

Escondido residents denounce contract with ICE over firing range Escondido City Council declined to cancel the agreement with federal authorities during a five-hour meeting on Wednesday night.

‘Tonight isn’t about bullets and targets. It’s about boundaries’: Residents denounce ICE contract. From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2026/02/26/e...

A push to tax vacant homes in San Diego just cleared its first hurdle The proposed tax would only apply to vacant homes in San Diego that are not claimed as a primary residence. That's more than 5,100 homes.

A push to tax vacant homes in San Diego just cleared its first hurdle. From investigative reporter Cody Dulaney. inewsource.org/2026/02/25/s...

Will Escondido let DHS keep using a police gun range? Escondido Police Chief Ken Plunkett signed a $67,500 contract in January that lets the Department of Homeland Security use the firing range.

Escondido police have let feds use a gun range for years. Will the city keep its contract? From North County Reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/02/24/e...

National City to collect more fees from developers The fee revenue would help fund six categories: police, fire, library, parks, city administration and multi-modal transportation.

National City didn’t change its ‘fair share’ fee for developers for 2 decades. Now, it’s triple the charge. From South Bay Reporter Crystal Niebla and @sandiegodocumenters.org. inewsource.org/2026/02/23/s...

San Diegan was given 60 days to vacate. It's now an Airbnb San Diego's short-term rental ordinance allows owners to obtain a license to rent the property after an illegal eviction.

San Diegan’s eviction notice said new owners were moving in. The place is now an Airbnb. From investigative reporter Cody Dulaney. inewsource.org/2026/02/23/s...

Why these CA counties are directly funding immigrant legal defense Some California local governments are setting aside public money to help immigrants and rapid response networks build legal defenses.

Why these California counties are directly funding immigrant legal defense amid Trump’s crackdown. From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2026/02/23/c...

ICE detention center denies San Diego County supervisors access San Diego County supervisors Terra Lawson-Remer and Paloma Aguirre were turned away outside the Otay Mesa Detention Center on Friday.

‘What are they hiding?’ San Diego County supervisors denied access to ICE detention center. From reporters @sofiareports.bsky.social and Jake Kincaid.
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Southwestern, others get new bachelor’s degree programs At San Diego County's Southwestern College, students can study for a bachelor's degree in urban planning and more.

California Community Colleges approve 3 new bachelor’s degrees over California State University objections. From our partner @edsource.org. inewsource.org/2026/02/20/s...

Meet the scientist shaping education in the California Legislature A first-term California Assembly member with a scientist’s temperament will lead the Assembly Education Committee.

Meet Darshana Patel, the scientist shaping education in the California Legislature. From our partner @edsource.org. inewsource.org/2026/02/18/s...

San Diego school teachers cancel strike days ahead of deadline San Diego teachers cancelled a district-wide strike after reaching a deal with the district to invest in special education staffing and services.

San Diego teachers cancel strike as deadline neared; district to address demands over special education. From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2026/02/18/s...

New National City affordable housing project high in demand The southern San Diego County homes will be available for low-income residents and veterans who’ve experienced homelessness.

Over 1,100 people want to move into this 94-unit National City complex. From Audience Engagement Intern Jenna Ramiscal and @sandiegodocumenters.org. inewsource.org/2026/02/18/n...

Kaiser strike hits 4th week as 31,000 workers demand higher pay, staffing Thousands of Kaiser health care workers, including 22,000 nurses in Southern California, are on strike to demand better pay and staffing.

Kaiser strike hits fourth week as 31,000 workers demand higher pay and better staffing. From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2026/02/17/k...

UC San Diego is among agencies helping patrol border UC San Diego is participating in the federal DHS program Operation Stonegarden at a time of heightened Border Patrol immigration enforcement.

Overtime pay and night vision binoculars: UC San Diego is among agencies helping patrol border. From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2026/02/16/u...