"At this time, there are no known or active threats towards Chairwoman Nora Vargas or any of the county supervisors," said the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.

When County Chair Nora Vargas suddenly announced her resignation last month, it set off a race to fill her influential seat on the Board of Supervisors. The four remaining supervisors voted Tuesday to hold a special election in April to choose her replacement.

Monday was the last day in office for San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Nora Vargas and a handful of elected officials are competing for her seat.

Democrats outnumber Republicans nearly two to one in South San Diego County. But Donald Trump gained ground in the region in November, especially among Latinos and near the U.S.-Mexico border. The surprising shift suggests Democrats’ hold on the region may be slipping.

A group of researchers from local universities are working to make sure South Bay community members living through the sewage crisis are heard through science.

The county’s special election will cost between $2 million and $6 million. The last time county Board of Supervisors held a special election it cost around $5 million. That was in 2023, so in the span of two years unexpected elections may cost $10 million or more

During a special meeting on January 14, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to hold a special election for the District 1 vacancy due to the resignation of

A CDC survey of residents in South Bay revealed that a majority of those asked have health concerns, symptoms, and quality-of-life issues due to the Tijuana sewage crisis.

The results aren't what we need and what we need are fixes now,” said Mayor of Imperial Beach, Paloma Aguirre.

With questions swirling over immigration in President-elect Donald Trump’s second term, El Cajon’s city council is working on a measure looking to affirm its cooperation with federal immigration authorities as they seek clarity on the tension between state and federal policies.

At a special meeting on Jan. 14, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted for a special election to fill District 1 Nora Vargas who announced on Dec. 20, 2024, that she would not be taking the oath of office after winning the November election.