Lawrence Cohen took his oath of office Tuesday, stressing that he will work hard and be transparent with the public.

Lawrence Cohen, San Diego County's new treasurer-tax collector, took his oath of office on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025.

Lawrence Cohen was chosen as San Diego County's next treasurer-tax collector Tuesday, beating out three other finalists. Cohen — who has spent the last five years as chief of staff to Rep. Juan Vargas ...

San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister outside the County Administration Building downtown. (File photo courtesy of San Diego County) San Diego County’s Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan ...

The county Board of Supervisors has named a staffer for U.S. Rep. Juan Vargas to serve as the county’s treasurer-tax collector, elevating a well-connected newcomer to county government to oversee its ...

Last month, the county paid its largest settlement ever for an in-custody death — $16 million to the family of Hayden Schuck, ...

Thousands of city of San Diego residents have flooded county offices over concern about increased property taxes but, in some cases, there is a simple explanation: trash. After decades of offering ...