Politics
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Understaffed and underpaid: Why CVS pharmacists in three states authorized a strike
The pressure on pharmacy staff to work quickly leads to high turnover and threatens patient safety, workers say.
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ICE arrests hit an all-time high. Desmond and Von Wilpert have opposite answers
ICE made more arrests around San Diego in July than in any month of Trump’s second term. The redrawn 48th District overlaps that ground, and it is one of the races that could decide control of the House.
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‘It’s Triage’: California’s Next Governor Will Face Destabilizing Surge in Uninsured
By 2030, the number of uninsured Californians under 65 is expected to nearly double from 2.4 million to 4.6 million
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21 States Sue Federal Government To Block Anti-Trans Under-19 Medicaid Ban
The lawsuit targets a rule that bars federal reimbursement for puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and surgery for anyone under 18 on Medicaid or under 19 on CHIP.
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Central Valley voters want a pause on data centers and final say, survey shows
A new survey shows a majority of Central Valley voters want a pause on data center development and more say in the approval process
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California Democrats race to ban electric shock gloves before ICE buys them
Democratic California lawmakers are pushing a last-minute bill to ban federal agents from using electric shock gloves
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Republican Jim Desmond’s affordability pitch has a big voting record problem
Republican Jim Desmond says he’ll fight for affordability in California’s 48th District. His own voting record suggests otherwise.
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The data center backlash is here — and Big Tech is spending big to combat it
The public has turned against data centers, prompting a flood of legislation in California. Business interests are trying to blunt the backlash.
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Jim Desmond fought San Diego sanctuary laws. Now he’s MAGA’s pick
Long before Donald Trump endorsed his run for Congress, San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond built a profile as the region’s fiercest opponent of immigrant protections.
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Children Are Losing Health Coverage. Federal Cuts Will Make It Worse.
Medi-Cal enrollment among children has fallen by more than 460,000 since 2025. Medicaid cuts taking effect next year will push coverage even lower.
