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Blue Wave in South County? More Like a Ripple

by Jim Hinch 23 hours agoNovember 6, 2026

Amid Democratic infighting, South County election results stood in sharp contrast to a countywide leftward shift.

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National City Businesses Propose Sharply Lower Tax Increase

by Jim Hinch November 3, 2026November 3, 2026

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South County Mayoral Races Take Widely Different Courses

by Jim Hinch October 29, 2026October 29, 2026

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Stabbing Prompts Reconsideration of Tenant Protections in Chula Vista

by Jim Hinch October 28, 2026October 28, 2026

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Following Lawsuits, Sluggish Sales, National City Is Vexed by Cannabis

by Jim Hinch October 22, 2026October 26, 2026

View through the fence of the Chula Vista Village at Otay, a 65 white, prefab shelter units for the homeless on July 18, 2023.

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South County Leaders Turn Away From Housing First

by Jim Hinch October 22, 2026October 21, 2026

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Alvarez, Other Local Leaders Join Campaign Against Voter ID Measure

by Jim Hinch October 15, 2026October 15, 2026

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Three-Way Mayoral Race Threatens Democrats’ Bid for Control in Imperial Beach

by Jim Hinch October 8, 2026October 14, 2026

Elections

South County Democrats Pin Hopes on National City Mayor’s Race

by Jim Hinch October 6, 2026October 7, 2026

Elections

South County Goes Full YIMBY

by Jim Hinch October 5, 2026October 5, 2026

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Jim Hinch | South County Reporter

I cover South San Diego County, including the cities of Chula Vista, Imperial Beach and National City, along with San Ysidro, Bonita and other communities. I write about politics, schools, border issues and what makes this part of San Diego unique. Send me tips, story ideas or questions.

Fun San Diego fact about me: The beauty of this place never, ever ceases to astound me.

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