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Best Comic-Con pop-ups without a badge in San Diego

From Adult Swim to Spider-Man and Percy Jackson, here's where to join the Comic-Con fun for free.

Things to Do

You definitely don&#x27;t need a badge to join in the Comic-Con action.The big picture: From pop-ups to games and rides to celebrity appearances, there&#x27;s a lot happening outside the Convention Center.

Teleféric Barcelona brings Spanish tapas to La Jolla

The new restaurant adds to San Diego malls' growing upscale dining scene.

Food and Drink

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Teleféric Barcelona" data-vars-click-url="https://www.telefericbarcelona.com/lajolla" data-vars-content-id="27d2776a-c59c-41c0-938f-7581e9ed9a40" data-vars-headline="Teleféric Barcelona brings Spanish tapas to La Jolla" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.telefericbarcelona.com/lajolla" target="_blank">Teleféric Barcelona</a> in La Jolla wants its tapas to take you to Spain without a passport.Dig in: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new restaurant" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/06/30/new-san-diego-restaurants-bars-cafes-open-june-2026" data-vars-content-id="27d2776a-c59c-41c0-938f-7581e9ed9a40" data-vars-headline="Teleféric Barcelona brings Spanish tapas to La Jolla" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/06/30/new-san-diego-restaurants-bars-cafes-open-june-2026" target="_self">new restaurant</a> opened at Westfield UTC this month, the latest addition to San Diego&#x27;s growing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fine dining scene at local malls" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/06/05/san-diego-malls-restaurants-utc-fashion-valley-foot-traffic" data-vars-content-id="27d2776a-c59c-41c0-938f-7581e9ed9a40" data-vars-headline="Teleféric Barcelona brings Spanish tapas to La Jolla" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/06/05/san-diego-malls-restaurants-utc-fashion-valley-foot-traffic" target="_self">fine dining scene at local malls</a>.

Why San Diego could have a sharkier summer this year

Warmer water may bring great whites, hammerheads, bull sharks and tiger sharks closer to shore.

Environment

It&#x27;s going to be a sharky summer.Why it matters: Warmer water from <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="El Niño" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2026/06/26/super-el-nino-cooler-wetter-winter" data-vars-content-id="3167062a-cced-410b-92c2-bdd1e5467b55" data-vars-headline="Why San Diego could have a sharkier summer this year" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2026/06/26/super-el-nino-cooler-wetter-winter" target="_self">El Niño</a> is expected to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="push sharks north" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/07/08/swim-snorkel-leopard-sharks-la-jolla-summer-fall-guided-tour" data-vars-content-id="3167062a-cced-410b-92c2-bdd1e5467b55" data-vars-headline="Why San Diego could have a sharkier summer this year" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/07/08/swim-snorkel-leopard-sharks-la-jolla-summer-fall-guided-tour" target="_self">push sharks north</a> from Mexico, which means San Diego could see the return of great white sharks, plus hammerhead sharks, bull sharks and tiger sharks.

The Empire is gearing up for San Diego Comic-Con

Meet the fans behind the galaxy's most screen-accurate stormtrooper armor.

Culture

There&#x27;s no such thing as being too short to don <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Star Wars" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/07/07/star-wars-experience-exhibit-philly-franklin-institute" data-vars-content-id="fd81d059-5a7f-431b-a999-bf8dcbbfcd8c" data-vars-headline="The Empire is gearing up for San Diego Comic-Con" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/07/07/star-wars-experience-exhibit-philly-franklin-institute" target="_self">Star Wars</a> stormtrooper armor in the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="501st Legion" data-vars-click-url="https://www.501st.com/" data-vars-content-id="fd81d059-5a7f-431b-a999-bf8dcbbfcd8c" data-vars-headline="The Empire is gearing up for San Diego Comic-Con" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.501st.com/" target="_blank">501st Legion</a>, but your costume better be on point.The big picture: About 13,000 people from across the world and 120 San Diegans are members of the 501st Legion, a special club where you dress up as stormtroopers, TIE fighter pilots, imperial officers and, of course, Darth Vader.<ul><li>But there are strict regulations for how your costume looks, and you must pass inspection by your costumed peers before you can officially join the ranks.</li></ul>

San Diegans are split on riding in Waymos

Some readers love the driverless cars. Others say they'll never set foot in one.

Transit

Since Waymo&#x27;s arrival <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="in San Diego is imminent" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/07/08/waymo-driverless-cars-san-diego-robotaxi-rides-public-launch" data-vars-content-id="decd72ac-783b-486d-833f-cdd707360c5d" data-vars-headline="San Diegans are split on riding in Waymos" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/07/08/waymo-driverless-cars-san-diego-robotaxi-rides-public-launch" target="_self">in San Diego is imminent</a>, we asked if you&#x27;d ever ride in one of the driverless cars, and boy, did you have opinions.The big picture: Some of you can&#x27;t wait to hop in and ride with no one behind the wheel. Others say never in a million years.

CLEAR, TSA launch biometric eGates at San Diego airport

There's a new shortcut through security lines in Terminal 2 for Clear+ members.

News

There&#x27;s a new shortcut through security lines at the San Diego Airport as CLEAR and the TSA opened <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="biometric eGates" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/19/tsa-clear-airport-security-atlanta-dc-seattle" data-vars-content-id="482a536a-2fdf-4c81-a022-a7b9e46f6f45" data-vars-headline="CLEAR, TSA launch biometric eGates at San Diego airport" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/19/tsa-clear-airport-security-atlanta-dc-seattle" target="_self">biometric eGates</a> in Terminal 2. Why it matters: Now, CLEAR+ travelers don&#x27;t just get to skip the line, they don&#x27;t have to check in with a TSA officer at all and can go straight to the bag and walk-through screening.

Airlines bet on San Diego with new summer routes

New nonstop destinations are joining SAN's summer lineup as ticket prices climb.

Travel

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Summer travelers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/01/iran-us-war-oil-gas-travel-flights-jet-fuel-summer-vacation" data-vars-content-id="eb7afd58-f5bd-4f47-b191-229bc220211e" data-vars-headline="Airlines bet on San Diego with new summer routes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/01/iran-us-war-oil-gas-travel-flights-jet-fuel-summer-vacation" target="_self">Summer travelers</a> have dozens of new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="flight options" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/09/09/new-terminal-1-upgrades-san-diego-airport-open-september-2025" data-vars-content-id="eb7afd58-f5bd-4f47-b191-229bc220211e" data-vars-headline="Airlines bet on San Diego with new summer routes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/09/09/new-terminal-1-upgrades-san-diego-airport-open-september-2025" target="_self">flight options</a> to choose from, as long as they&#x27;re willing to pay up for a ticket.Driving the news: Airlines are betting on San Diego even as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="rising fuel costs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/29/jet-fuel-airline-dealmaking" data-vars-content-id="eb7afd58-f5bd-4f47-b191-229bc220211e" data-vars-headline="Airlines bet on San Diego with new summer routes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/29/jet-fuel-airline-dealmaking" target="_self">rising fuel costs</a> send <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="airfare prices soaring" data-vars-click-url="https://edition.cnn.com/2026/04/26/business/airlines-fuel-prices-fare-hikes" data-vars-content-id="eb7afd58-f5bd-4f47-b191-229bc220211e" data-vars-headline="Airlines bet on San Diego with new summer routes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://edition.cnn.com/2026/04/26/business/airlines-fuel-prices-fare-hikes" target="_blank">airfare prices soaring</a>.

California's national parks draw record crowds in 2025

Yosemite and Redwood National Park saw the biggest boosts in recreational visits.

Nearly 13 million people visited <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="California&#x27;s national parks" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/09/24/california-national-parks-free-entry-joshua-tree" data-vars-content-id="537b6f87-e9a9-4e6a-ada4-47300870c161" data-vars-headline="California&#x27;s national parks draw record crowds in 2025" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/09/24/california-national-parks-free-entry-joshua-tree" target="_self">California&#x27;s national parks</a> in 2025 — a record high, according to new National Park Service <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="data" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/03/17/national-park-crowds-visitors-2025-busiest" data-vars-content-id="537b6f87-e9a9-4e6a-ada4-47300870c161" data-vars-headline="California&#x27;s national parks draw record crowds in 2025" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/03/17/national-park-crowds-visitors-2025-busiest" target="_self">data</a>.Why it matters: People can&#x27;t get enough of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="California&#x27;s great outdoors" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/02/03/explore-act-biden-california-outdoor-recreation" data-vars-content-id="537b6f87-e9a9-4e6a-ada4-47300870c161" data-vars-headline="California&#x27;s national parks draw record crowds in 2025" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/02/03/explore-act-biden-california-outdoor-recreation" target="_self">California&#x27;s great outdoors</a>, even as the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="parks faced firings and layoffs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/05/california-national-parks-employees-staff-fired-nps" data-vars-content-id="537b6f87-e9a9-4e6a-ada4-47300870c161" data-vars-headline="California&#x27;s national parks draw record crowds in 2025" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/05/california-national-parks-employees-staff-fired-nps" target="_self">parks faced firings and layoffs</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="price hikes via executive order" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/26/national-park-prices-tourists-trump-america-first" data-vars-content-id="537b6f87-e9a9-4e6a-ada4-47300870c161" data-vars-headline="California&#x27;s national parks draw record crowds in 2025" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/26/national-park-prices-tourists-trump-america-first" target="_self">price hikes via executive order</a> and a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="federal government shutdown" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/30/government-shutdown-2025-national-parks" data-vars-content-id="537b6f87-e9a9-4e6a-ada4-47300870c161" data-vars-headline="California&#x27;s national parks draw record crowds in 2025" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/30/government-shutdown-2025-national-parks" target="_self">federal government shutdown</a>.

Fee for not using Real ID coming in February

The $45 fee is the same as the cost of upgrading your California license to a Real ID.

Travelers without a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Real ID" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/01/real-id-license-fee-tsa-flying-travel" data-vars-content-id="ed07110f-f5e8-4e2e-8b22-34e4350c9bb7" data-vars-headline="Fee for not using Real ID coming in February" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/01/real-id-license-fee-tsa-flying-travel" target="_self">Real ID</a> will face a $45 fee and lengthy screening before they can fly domestically beginning in February, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).Why it matters: The new charge is more than double what was previously announced, and the same cost of upgrading your <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="California license to a Real ID" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/05/05/real-id-enforcement-california-san-diego-airport" data-vars-content-id="ed07110f-f5e8-4e2e-8b22-34e4350c9bb7" data-vars-headline="Fee for not using Real ID coming in February" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/05/05/real-id-enforcement-california-san-diego-airport" target="_self">California license to a Real ID</a>.

Town and Country: Where dad jokes go to check in

Town and Country's rotating sign isn't just funny — it helped reshape the resort's identity.

The cheesiest billboard in the city is alive and well at Town and Country Resort in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Mission Valley." data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/01/12/san-diego-best-froyo-ranked-yogurt-mill-golden-spoon" data-vars-content-id="1f519ba3-f81b-4e50-b3d5-2699c6f69cbe" data-vars-headline="Town and Country: Where dad jokes go to check in" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/01/12/san-diego-best-froyo-ranked-yogurt-mill-golden-spoon" target="_self">Mission Valley.</a>The big picture: The old school resort used to display its dad jokes to cars on I-8, but after its renovation moved the sign to the lobby. There, the tradition lives on.

Reasons to visit San Diego Airport without a flight

Here are a few reasons to take advantage of SAN's new perk.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Diego International Airport" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/09/09/new-terminal-1-upgrades-san-diego-airport-open-september-2025" data-vars-content-id="ca5933ee-f21f-4b3e-97ae-f3680aa36251" data-vars-headline="Reasons to visit San Diego Airport without a flight" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/09/09/new-terminal-1-upgrades-san-diego-airport-open-september-2025" target="_self">San Diego International Airport</a> recently joined the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="group of 17 airports" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/02/12/san-antonio-airport-visitor-tsa-program-apply" data-vars-content-id="ca5933ee-f21f-4b3e-97ae-f3680aa36251" data-vars-headline="Reasons to visit San Diego Airport without a flight" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/02/12/san-antonio-airport-visitor-tsa-program-apply" target="_self">group of 17 airports</a> that let people hang out, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="eat" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/09/09/new-local-restaurants-san-diego-airport-terminal-1" data-vars-content-id="ca5933ee-f21f-4b3e-97ae-f3680aa36251" data-vars-headline="Reasons to visit San Diego Airport without a flight" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/09/09/new-local-restaurants-san-diego-airport-terminal-1" target="_self">eat</a> and peruse the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="art" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/09/09/san-diego-airport-adds-massive-public-art-pieces-to-new-terminal" data-vars-content-id="ca5933ee-f21f-4b3e-97ae-f3680aa36251" data-vars-headline="Reasons to visit San Diego Airport without a flight" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/09/09/san-diego-airport-adds-massive-public-art-pieces-to-new-terminal" target="_self">art</a> in the terminals without a plane ticket.We asked you how and why you&#x27;d use <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="SAN Pass" data-vars-click-url="https://www.san.org/relax-before-you-fly/san-pass-program/" data-vars-content-id="ca5933ee-f21f-4b3e-97ae-f3680aa36251" data-vars-headline="Reasons to visit San Diego Airport without a flight" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.san.org/relax-before-you-fly/san-pass-program/" target="_blank">SAN Pass</a>, and you gave us some insight into how you&#x27;d spend your time at an airport when not flying.

The best and worst times for San Diego Thanksgiving 2025 travel

Wednesday evening traffic and Sunday airport crowds will be the worst — plan ahead and pack patience.

Holidays

If you&#x27;re <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="traveling for Thanksgiving" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/24/thanksgiving-travel-delays-weather" data-vars-content-id="a4e6200c-e4c1-4eef-85cc-71aaaa4283f8" data-vars-headline="The best and worst times for San Diego Thanksgiving 2025 travel" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/24/thanksgiving-travel-delays-weather" target="_self">traveling for Thanksgiving</a> this year, remember to pack your patience.Why it matters: There&#x27;ll be a record-breaking 81.8 million Americans leaving town for Thanksgiving this year, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="AAA" data-vars-click-url="https://newsroom.aaa.com/2025/11/aaa-thanksgiving-travel-forecast-2025/" data-vars-content-id="a4e6200c-e4c1-4eef-85cc-71aaaa4283f8" data-vars-headline="The best and worst times for San Diego Thanksgiving 2025 travel" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://newsroom.aaa.com/2025/11/aaa-thanksgiving-travel-forecast-2025/" target="_blank">AAA</a> predicts.<ul><li>About 90% of them will be driving, 7% will fly and everyone else will take trains, buses, or cruise ships.</li></ul>

Brace for potential pain flying to and from San Diego

Flight reductions are expected to begin Friday at SAN and other major U.S. hubs facing controller staffing shortages.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Diego International Airport" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/09/09/new-terminal-1-upgrades-san-diego-airport-open-september-2025" data-vars-content-id="32f75c50-0307-4801-a417-c23e81510f4f" data-vars-headline="Brace for potential pain flying to and from San Diego" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/09/09/new-terminal-1-upgrades-san-diego-airport-open-september-2025" target="_self">San Diego International Airport</a> is one of 40 major U.S. airports expecting to cut daily flights by up to 10% starting Friday.The big picture: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Air traffic controller shortages" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/08/shutdown-air-traffic-controllers-delays-sick-outs" data-vars-content-id="32f75c50-0307-4801-a417-c23e81510f4f" data-vars-headline="Brace for potential pain flying to and from San Diego" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/08/shutdown-air-traffic-controllers-delays-sick-outs" target="_self">Air traffic controller shortages</a> linked to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="longest-ever government shutdown" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/05/government-shutdown-length-days-record-trump" data-vars-content-id="32f75c50-0307-4801-a417-c23e81510f4f" data-vars-headline="Brace for potential pain flying to and from San Diego" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/05/government-shutdown-length-days-record-trump" target="_self">longest-ever government shutdown</a> are already delaying or canceling flights for San Diego travelers and thousands of others <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="nationwide" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/02/flight-delays-staffing-shortages-government-shutdown" data-vars-content-id="32f75c50-0307-4801-a417-c23e81510f4f" data-vars-headline="Brace for potential pain flying to and from San Diego" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/02/flight-delays-staffing-shortages-government-shutdown" target="_self">nationwide</a>.

Noem's government shutdown video not airing at SAN

SAN says its messaging is focused on making the customer experience "easy and efficient."

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Diego International Airport" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/09/09/new-terminal-1-upgrades-san-diego-airport-open-september-2025" data-vars-content-id="bdd665a6-58ed-4f60-a462-e54f10b85332" data-vars-headline="Noem&#x27;s government shutdown video not airing at SAN" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/09/09/new-terminal-1-upgrades-san-diego-airport-open-september-2025" target="_self">San Diego International Airport</a> is one of many across the country refusing to air a video of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/09/trump-immigration-homeland-security-noem-cities" data-vars-content-id="bdd665a6-58ed-4f60-a462-e54f10b85332" data-vars-headline="Noem&#x27;s government shutdown video not airing at SAN" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/09/trump-immigration-homeland-security-noem-cities" target="_self">Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem</a> blaming the ongoing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="government shutdown" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/10/01/government-shutdown-affect-military-federal-workers-san-diego" data-vars-content-id="bdd665a6-58ed-4f60-a462-e54f10b85332" data-vars-headline="Noem&#x27;s government shutdown video not airing at SAN" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/10/01/government-shutdown-affect-military-federal-workers-san-diego" target="_self">government shutdown</a> on congressional Democrats.Why it matters: The Trump administration released the video for TSA checkpoints earlier this month, but some transportation authorities have pulled it, citing concerns that it <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="violates the Hatch Act" data-vars-click-url="https://link.axios.com/click/42018987.20/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXhpb3MuY29tLzIwMjUvMTAvMDEvZ292ZXJubWVudC1zaHV0ZG93bi1yZXB1YmxpY2Fucy10cnVtcC1hZG1pbmlzdHJhdGlvbi1odWQ_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1uZXdzbGV0dGVyJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPXNlbmR0b19sb2NhbG5ld3NsZXR0ZXJ0ZXN0JnN0cmVhbT10b3A/64428ea07086b06634c240ffB0423f055" data-vars-content-id="bdd665a6-58ed-4f60-a462-e54f10b85332" data-vars-headline="Noem&#x27;s government shutdown video not airing at SAN" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://link.axios.com/click/42018987.20/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXhpb3MuY29tLzIwMjUvMTAvMDEvZ292ZXJubWVudC1zaHV0ZG93bi1yZXB1YmxpY2Fucy10cnVtcC1hZG1pbmlzdHJhdGlvbi1odWQ_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1uZXdzbGV0dGVyJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPXNlbmR0b19sb2NhbG5ld3NsZXR0ZXJ0ZXN0JnN0cmVhbT10b3A/64428ea07086b06634c240ffB0423f055" target="_self">violates the Hatch Act</a>.