Endorsement controversy leads to county GOP leadership shakeup
REGION — Amid a controversial effort to switch the San Diego County Republican Party’s endorsement from one candidate to another, Paula Whitsell is out as...
Politics
From the Cheap Seats: Desperation in Sacramento
One of California’s biggest political battles in years is underway, and if the Democrats in Sacramento have their way, voters will be denied a say...
Nearly 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...
Carlsbad mayoral candidates tackle issues at forum
CARLSBAD — The only mayoral forum in the city was hosted by the Carlsbad Evening Rotary Club on Oct. 13 at the Holiday Inn. Councilman...
Blakespear 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...
The Mayor: Interview with Catherine Blakespear, 38th District candidate
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the final interview in a three-part series highlighting primary candidates in the 38th State Senate District race. This series offers each...
Democratic activist says party mishandling Rodriguez-Kennedy allegations
REGION — A former San Diego mayoral candidate and social justice advocate who recently publicized sexual assault allegations against the chair of the San Diego...
Seven 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...
Del Mar council votes in Dwight Worden as new mayor
DEL MAR — The Del Mar City Council last week voted for Dwight Worden to serve as the mayor of Del Mar for the next...
Longtime officeholders, newcomer in race for California Senate District 36
EDITOR’S NOTE: After the redistricting process, much of the 36th State Senate District became the 38th State Senate District. Additionally, following publication of this article,...
Carlsbad City Council selects Norby to fill vacant District 1 seat
CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad City Council unanimously appointed Peder Norby to the vacant District 1 seat during its Aug. 24 meeting. Norby becomes the third...
Barbers, hairstylists uneasy over proposed state legislation
REGION — A new bill racing through the California legislature could radically change the professional landscape for barbers, cosmetologists, estheticians and manicurists statewide. A number...
Carlsbad City Council addresses two electoral vacancies
CARLSBAD — The number of electoral vacancies has doubled in Carlsbad. Carlsbad City Clerk Barbara Engleson announced on July 29 her retirement effective Aug. 19....
Questions linger over Walker settlement, Encinitas City Council
ENCINITAS — Former city officials are questioning the roles of Mayor Catherine Blakespear and other members of the Encinitas City Council after the city awarded...
Carlsbad accepting applications to fill vacant council seat
CARLSBAD — Following the resignation of former City Councilwoman Cori Schumacher earlier this month, the city of Carlsbad is accepting applications to fill the District...
