Voice of San Diego

The coalition behind a hotel-tax hike to fund a Convention Center expansion, homeless initiatives and road repairs is likely headed to court to argue the measure passed with a simple majority.

The San Diego City Council district representing Tierrasanta, Del Cerro, Grantville, Mission Valley and other neighborhoods has gone back and forth from Republican to Democratic hands. This race would have a major impact on the makeup of the City Council depending on which way it goes. The Republican, an owner of a local chain of restaurants, would have a much different approach than the Democrat, a lawyer in the city attorney’s office. Learn about their differences in this #Politifest2020 debate.

The power of union spending in local school board races has always been big and this year it’s the only campaign spending game in town.

If you haven’t voted yet, we’re here to help. Our #sandiego election guide breaks down local ballot measures, races and more.

Councilwoman Barbara Bry said she might stay out of any big decision over San Diego’s energy future because of substantial financial interest she holds in a company that wants a lucrative city contract.

A military-grade drone project that will help open up U.S. skies to new forms of surveillance was scheduled to take flight over San Diego earlier this year, but the company rerouted its path after encountering resistance from federal regulators.