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Follow the major ongoing stories and decisions affecting South County communities.
Chula Vista Government
City leadership, budgets, development and the decisions coming before the City Council.
Tijuana River Sewage
Updates on cross-border pollution, beach closures, infrastructure and public health.
South County Elections
Candidates, ballot measures and the offices representing South County communities.
Start Here: South County Guides
New to an issue? These guides explain how South County government, agencies and public institutions work.
- What Is Considered South County San Diego?
- How Chula Vista City Government Works
- Who Represents South County?
- What the Port of San Diego Controls
- Why Tijuana River Sewage Affects Imperial Beach
- How South County School Districts Are Organized
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Latest South County News
Recent reporting on government, elections, schools, development, the border and other issues affecting South County communities.
South County Report: How a Union-Backed Bid to Overhaul Chula Vista’s Government Unraveled
A prominent labor union launched an ambitious effort to remake Chula Vista’s elected government. Voters had other ideas.
South County Report: Chula Vista Is on the Verge of Radically Reshaping Its Government
A proposed ballot measure would change how city leaders are elected, paid and do their work. Here’s everything you need to know.
South County Report: South County Dems Pin Hopes on Peacemaker
Rafael Perez, the new South Area vice chair for the San Diego County Democratic Party, aims to calm party divisions in a crucial election year.
South County Report: National City Gives Thumbs Up to Electric Trucking
City Council support for a Port of San Diego electric truck charging station represents a remarkable turnaround.
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