Escondido sales tax increase makes ballot
ESCONDIDO — After years of discussion and a previous failed attempt, Escondido voters will see a new ¾-cent sales tax measure on the November ballot. The City Council approved a ¾-cent sales tax ballot...
View ArticleFiling period open for candidates in San Marcos races
SAN MARCOS — San Marcos voters will see candidates for city, school district and community college district races in the November 8 general election, with several individuals bidding for available...
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Encinitas mayoral candidate’s leaked email to Blakespear stirs controversy
ENCINITAS — Anonymous individuals recently installed a series of large poster boards across the city featuring printed copies of a one-way email sent from controversial first-time mayoral candidate...
View ArticleEncinitas council races take shape as filing deadline draws near
ENCINITAS — The filing deadline for candidates seeking a seat on the Encinitas City Council is drawing near, setting the stage for an election that could significantly shift local leadership. The Nov....
View ArticleSan Dieguito trustee Muir won’t seek re-election in District 1
ENCINITAS — Trustee Maureen “Mo” Muir, a conservative voice on the San Dieguito Union High School District board just shy of a decade, will not seek re-election to her District 1 seat, according to a...
View ArticleBlakespear declines Republican opponent’s debate challenge
ENCINITAS — Mayor Catherine Blakespear, the Democratic candidate in the 38th State Senate District race, has declined a public challenge from Republican opponent Matt Gunderson to engage in a series of...
View ArticleLocal races taking shape in Solana Beach, Del Mar, San Marcos
REGION — The San Diego Registrar of Voters has nearly finalized the list of candidates for local races in the Nov. 8 general election. The filing period in many cities, including Del Mar, Solana...
View ArticleMore candidates enter Carlsbad municipal races
CARLSBAD — At least 14 candidates have declared their intention to run for office in Carlsbad’s upcoming general election on November 8. The Aug. 12 filing deadline has finalized the field for the open...
View ArticleGOP-backed candidate enters San Dieguito race after Muir withdrawal
ENCINITAS — A new candidate has made an eleventh-hour entry into the San Dieguito Union High School District’s Trustee Area 1 race after the sudden withdrawal of incumbent Trustee Maureen “Mo” Muir and...
View ArticleDeputy Mayor Ryan Keim to run for Oceanside mayor in ’24
OCEANSIDE — Deputy Mayor Ryan Keim will run for mayor in 2024. Keim, who filed his intent to run for mayor on April 26, was first appointed to the City Council in early 2019 during the council’s...
View ArticleCoronado mayor Richard Bailey considers run for county’s District 3 seat
REGION — Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey is expected to challenge Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer for the District 3 seat on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors in the 2024 general election. The...
View ArticleNearly 400,000 ballots sent for D4 special election to replace Fletcher
REGION — Nearly 400,000 ballots went out to voters in San Diego County’s Fourth Supervisorial District today for the Aug. 15 special primary election to replace Nathan Fletcher. Voters should receive...
View ArticleThree candidates look ahead to 76th Assembly race in 2024
REGION — Three hopefuls for the California Assembly have hit the ground running with campaigns to lead the 76th District in next year’s election. Republican Kristie Bruce-Lane, Democrat Joseph Rocha,...
View ArticleSabellico to run for Carlsbad City Council in 2024
CARLSBAD — The vice chair of the Carlsbad Planning Commission is setting his sights on the City Council dais for 2024, announcing his campaign on Tuesday for the District 2 seat. Kevin Sabellico, a...
View ArticleBusiness owner, fire captain Kevin Shin runs for Carlsbad City Council
CARLSBAD — Locally recognized business owner, Marine Corps veteran and fire captain Kevin Shin has announced his bid for the District 2 seat on the Carlsbad City Council. Shin first arrived in North...
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