From the Cheap Seats: Liberating local government
A recent decision of the U.S. Supreme Court has important implications for localities in California trying to address the problem of homelessness. With a 6-3...
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US Supreme Court enforces ban on people sleeping outdoors
REGION — The United States Supreme Court decided today to allow cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outdoors. The Supreme Court decision greatly...
SCOTUS rules on social media case involving Poway Unified officials
POWAY — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on March 15 that public officials can face legal action for blocking social media users on their pages,...
Elias: Radical high court ruling on elections could backfire
The U.S. Supreme Court could give state legislatures — and only them — power over almost every aspect of how federal elections are conducted....
San Diego Sheriff releases details on SCOTUS gun ruling
REGION — A U.S. Supreme Court ruling on June 23 that struck down a New York state gun law requiring a resident to cite a...
Hundreds march for abortion rights in Carlsbad on national day of action
CARLSBAD — North County residents gathered in the hundreds on Saturday in Carlsbad to support continued nationwide access to safe abortions, in response to a...
Dozens rally in Carlsbad to protest leaked draft opinion overturning Roe
CARLSBAD — Dozens of Carlsbad residents took to the intersection of Carlsbad Village Drive and Pio Pico next to City Hall on Tuesday night to...
Appeals court rejects Chula Vista church’s challenge to occupancy limits
An appeals court today rejected a Chula Vista church's request to block California's occupancy limits on indoor worship ahead of Easter Sunday....
North County DACA recipients celebrate Supreme Court decision
ESCONDIDO – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled to uphold protections for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients last week in a landmark victory for...
Supreme Court rules on Escondido police misconduct case
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling on Jan. 7 in a case involving the City of Escondido, its police department and issues of misconduct...
Celebrations erupt after Supreme Court rulings on same-sex issues
OCEANSIDE — In what’s being called an historic day, the Supreme Court on Wednesday issued two rulings that will have an effect on gay couples...