Gubernatorial candidate John Cox visits San Diego, touts 25% tax cut plan
REGION — San Diego businessman and Republican gubernatorial hopeful John Cox visited San Diego on his third statewide bus tour Friday, presenting a plan to cut income taxes by 25% across the board. Cox...
View ArticleBronstein launches campaign for San Dieguito school board seat
ENCINITAS — Julie Bronstein, a Carmel Valley resident and mother of two San Dieguito Union High School District students, recently announced her campaign for the school district’s open seat in Trustee...
View ArticleNewsom survives recall effort, says he’s ‘humbled’ by support
REGION — Gov. Gavin Newsom will head back to work today after receiving an overwhelming vote of confidence from the state’s voters in the attempt to recall him. Statewide, the “no” votes topped the...
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Longtime officeholders, newcomer in race for California Senate District 36
REGION — Orange County Supervisor Lisa Bartlett and political newcomer Matt Gunderson are among the Republican candidates vying to replace State Sen. Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) in District 36,...
View ArticleSeven candidates vying for Carlsbad mayor, council seats
Clarification: Sam Ward filed a candidate intention statement on Jan. 4 for District 1. When contacted by the Coast News to confirm his intentions to run, Ward requested his name not be included in the...
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Mayoral Race: Walton, Jones discuss sustainability, education, housing
SAN MARCOS — Councilman Randy Walton announced earlier this week that he’s running for mayor, seeking to unseat Mayor Rebecca Jones this November. Walton, who has represented District 2 on the San...
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38th CA Senate District race intensifies with criticism, complaints
REGION — To Kara Chine, being a great leader isn’t about being the most popular, charismatic or making the most noise. It’s about being able to make the hard decisions that pay long-term dividends and...
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The Newcomer: Interview with Matt Gunderson, 38th District candidate
REGION — In an in-depth interview with The Coast News, Matt Gunderson, the lone Republican candidate in the 38th State Senate District race, opened up about policies he’d champion on issues ranging...
View ArticleCandidates announce bids for Carlsbad’s elected positions
CARLSBAD — Ten candidates have announced intentions to run for mayor, city council, treasurer and city clerk since the filing period opened on July 18 in Carlsbad. This year’s citywide races include...
View ArticleThunder receives bipartisan endorsements from Gunderson, Kerr
ENCINITAS — Two recent competitors in the 38th State Senate District primary election have independently endorsed candidate Julie Thunder for the Encinitas City Council. Republican candidate Matt...
View ArticleCandidates announce bids for Del Mar, Solana Beach races
REGION — The local election season has officially begun in Solana Beach and Del Mar, and several potential candidates have already pulled papers since the election filing period opened on July 18....
View ArticleEscondido 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...
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