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Six members of Congress demand ‘answers and investigation’ after Otay Mesa detainee’s death. From Border and Immigration Reporter @sofiareports.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/11/06/c...
Congress demands investigation after Otay Mesa detainee's death
Guillermo Pascual Verganza died at Otay Mesa Detention Center Oct. 24, the 30th person to die in immigration detention this year.
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Shaw concedes California superintendent race. ‘I feel deeply saddened for the kids.’ From our partner @edsource.org. inewsource.org/2026/11/06/s...
Shaw concedes California superintendent race to Barrera
Republican Sonja Shaw conceded the race for California Superintendent of Public Instruction to Democrat Richard Barrera Wednesday night.
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Next Tuesday, investigative reporter Cody Dulaney and SDSU Assistant Professor Valerie Stahl will lead a conversation about the tension between tourism and housing affordability, the policies shaping our city and what needs to change. Appetizers on us! RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
The latest results for South County races. From South Bay reporter Crystal Niebla. inewsource.org/group-chat/s...
The latest results for South County races | The Group Chat
The latest San Diego news and tidbits from the inewsource newsroom.
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SDSU students faced long waits to cast votes. From Documenters Program Manager Isaac Brambila. inewsource.org/group-chat/s...
SDSU students faced long waits to cast votes | The Group Chat
San Diego State University students Mason Finta and Nathan Cudal voted for the first time in this election. Finta took the opportunity seriously. He said
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Rodriguez takes early lead for National City mayor. From South Bay reporter Crystal Niebla. inewsource.org/2026/11/03/n...
Rodriguez takes early lead for National City mayor - inewsource
Jose Rodriguez took an early lead over his opponent Marcus Bush for the city’s mayoral seat.
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A dead heat for Measure A, early results show. From investigative reporter Cody Dulaney. inewsource.org/2026/11/03/s...
A dead heat for Measure A, early results show
San Diego County's Measure A could reshape oversight and accountability for a government that spends $8.6 billion to serve 3.3 million.
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Encinitas election results: Who’s ahead in races for mayor, City Council. From North County reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/11/03/e...
Encinitas election results: Who's ahead for mayor, City Council
There are three contested Encinitas City Council races on the ballot. The mayor and an incumbent have challengers. One seat is open.
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Will Democrats control Congress? Their path runs through California. Watch these races. From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2026/11/03/c...
California election 2026: Key congressional races to watch
California could determine control of the U.S. House, which includes the San Diego race between Marni von Wilpert and Jim Desmond.
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Why San Diego County refused to give private voter information to the DOJ, and what’s next. From Federal Impact Reporter Jake Kincaid. inewsource.org/2026/11/03/s...
The San Diego County ROV said no to the DOJ. What's next?
San Diego County refused a Justice Department demand to turn over 1,709 voters' private information and set their ballots aside. Now what?
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Beware the ‘red mirage’ if California Republicans have an election night lead. From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2026/11/02/c...
Why California election results may shift after Election Day
Early election results in California can favor Republicans before shifting toward Democrats. Here's why counting can take weeks and what voters should know.
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El Niño rains increase flood risk at Lake Hodges, home of California’s most dangerous dam. From North County reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/11/01/l...
Heavy El Niño storms could mean flooding at Lake Hodges
Lake Hodges in San Diego already has an extremely high flood risk. Super El Niño could make that worse, and residents fear flooding now.
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inewsource took home three of the biggest honors and six additional first-place awards at this week’s San Diego Press Club ceremony! We’re honored by the recognition and remain committed to delivering high-quality, high-impact journalism for San Diegans.
Should National City keep its contract with Flock cameras? What mayor, council candidates say. From South Bay reporter Crystal Niebla. inewsource.org/2026/10/31/n...
Should National City keep its contract with Flock cameras?
Read the full comments each National City candidate gave at a recent election campaign forum about Flock cameras and ICE activity.
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Medical examiner corrects ID of man who died in ICE custody at Otay Mesa Detention Center. From our partner @kpbssandiego.bsky.social inewsource.org/2026/10/30/i...
ID corrected of man who died in ICE custody in San Diego
San Diego County Medical Examiner’s office late Wednesday officially identified the man who died in ICE custody Saturday at the Otay Mesa Detention Center.
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Encinitas votes in favor of restrictions on ICE presence amid escalation. From North County reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/10/29/i...
Encinitas to draft new ICE ordinance, increase resources
Nearly 30 speakers urged the City Council to take further action amid an escalation in immigration enforcement.
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Here’s how National City mayoral candidates plan to help unhoused people. From South Bay reporter Crystal Niebla. inewsource.org/2026/10/29/n...
Q&A: National City mayoral candidates’ plans for homelessness
National City mayoral candidates Jose Rodriguez and Marcus Bush, two Democrats, shared how they differ on addressing homelessness.
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Big money drops again into San Diego District 8 race. From investigative reporter Greg Moran. inewsource.org/2026/10/29/s...
Race for District 8 in San Diego draws millions in outside spending
Spending by outside PACs and independent committees has flooded into the race for San Diego's open District 8 seat.
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Making a life in San Diego increasingly means asking: Can I afford to stay? Join our staff and SDSU Assistant Professor of City Planning Valerie Stahl as we discuss housing affordability and the future of living in San Diego. RSVP today at inewsource.org/RSVP.
What San Diego officials will do — or not — with the nation’s worst lead-polluting airport. From Environment and Energy @philipsalata.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/10/29/s...
How San Diego officials see the nation's worst lead-polluting airport
San Diego County's public health officer has begun to probe officials as to what steps can be taken locally to curb the lead pollution.
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These teachers patrol City Heights to ensure San Diego immigrants can vote safely. From North County reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social inewsource.org/2026/10/29/e...
San Diego teachers on patrol Election Day to keep voters safe
Two dozen San Diego teachers will patrol Hoover High School in City Heights on Election Day to ensure voters are safe and know their rights.
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Chula Vista schools deny social media rumor that they plan to slash arts funding. From Education Reporter Andrea Figueroa Briseño. inewsource.org/2026/10/29/c...
Chula Vista schools deny rumor of plan to cut arts funding
A flyer that circulated on social media claimed that CVESD wants to cut the VAPA budget by more than half. The district said that’s not true.
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Fact check: Campaign ad features misleading claims about National City mayoral candidate. From South Bay reporter Crystal Niebla. inewsource.org/2026/10/28/a...
Ad has misleading claims about National City mayoral candidate
Jose Rodriguez’s campaign disseminated ads with misleading claims about the political allegiances and voting history of opponent Marcus Bush.
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San Diego County rejects DOJ request to set aside 1,709 ballots, threatens own legal action. From Federal Impact Reporter Jake Kincaid. inewsource.org/2026/10/28/s...
San Diego County rejects DOJ request to set aside 1,709 ballots
San Diego County Counsel Damon Brown told California Southern District U.S. Attorney Adam Gordon a DOJ request is a thinly veiled voter purge
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San Diego considers placing burden on tenants to help enforce their own protections. From investigative reporter Cody Dulaney. inewsource.org/2026/10/28/s...
San Diego's eviction loophole fix relies on tenant complaints
The proposed amendments to San Diego's short-term rental law puts the onus on tenants to know their rights have been violated.
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An Escondido councilmember was told a 2022 campaign photo broke the law. He’s using it again. From North County reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/10/28/e...
Escondido councilmember reuses illegal campaign photo from 2022
Councilmember Joe Garcia stopped using images of himself in a police uniform in his 2022 reelection campaign. He's using them for this election.
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Death of Guatemalan immigrant at Otay Mesa Detention Center 30th in ICE custody this year. From Federal Impact Reporter Jake Kincaid. inewsource.org/2026/10/27/i...
Death at Otay Mesa Detention Center 30th in ICE custody this year
The death comes amid heightened scrutiny of ICE practices and criticism of conditions inside by detainees, activists and elected officials.
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ICE arrests alarm California’s community colleges. How much can campus officials do? From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2026/10/14/s...
ICE arrests alarm California’s community colleges
California colleges say they’re trying to prevent federal immigration enforcement officers from coming on campus.
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Trump DOJ threatens San Diego election officials: Set aside ballots or face consequences. From Federal Impact Reporter Jake Kincaid. inewsource.org/2026/10/26/d...
DOJ to San Diego ROV: Hold 1,709 ballots or face consequences
The DOJ wants private records on 1,709 San Diego County voters, and ballots held until citizenship is verified.
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National City political shakeup might not end with mayor’s race. From South Bay reporter Crystal Niebla. inewsource.org/2026/10/22/n...
National City political shakeup might not end with mayor's race
National City’s structural budget deficit has triggered much finger-pointing among councilmembers — and is at the center of the mayoral race.
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