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Local officials react to uproar over queer Halloween event

Stephen Wyer
ENCINITAS — Local officials are reacting to an unfolding uproar in Encinitas over a school district’s decision to post an online flyer advertising a family-friendly...
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Interview with Dan Downey, 77th District candidate

Stephen Wyer
ENCINITAS — For state Assembly candidate Dan Downey, his run for office reflects the dissatisfaction of many across the state who feel like the “California...
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State telecoms bill to improve broadband access by restricting local control

Bill Slane
REGION — During the COVID-19 pandemic, access to fast and reliable broadband internet became an absolute necessity. But for many in low-income households, it is...
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Melanie Burkholder announces campaign for 76th Assembly District

CARLSBAD — Melanie Burkholder began her campaign for California’s 76th Assembly District today, challenging two-term Democrat, Assemblywoman Tasha Boerner Horvath. Burkholder, a Republican, took on...
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North County legislators comment on governor’s proposed K-12 budget

Dan Brendel
REGION — North County legislators at least tacitly commended recovered levels of funding for public schools in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent state budget proposal but...
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North County’s state legislators share priorities for new session

Dan Brendel
REGION — Since California’s legislature reconvened Monday, North County’s lawmakers say they’ll look toward COVID-19 recovery, climate change, balancing housing affordability against local control and...
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California’s auditor calls for more state authority over affordable housing

Dan Brendel
REGION — In a recent report, California’s state auditor recommends new legislation to strengthen state oversight of municipalities’ land use and other policies relating to...
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County, state Democrats send conflicting messages on police donations

Dan Brendel
REGION — Despite the San Diego County Democratic Party’s recent exhortation against receiving campaign donations from law enforcement groups, several state-level Democratic incumbents running for...
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Election 2020: North County’s State Assembly Candidates

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Over the past two months, The Coast News sent electronic questionnaires in four batches to North County candidates in different levels of government, including federal...
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Boerner Horvath’s bill protecting San Onofre State Beach awaits governor’s signature

Steve Puterski
REGION — San Onofre State Beach is one step closer to being fully protected from any new infrastructure development. Assemblywoman Tasha Boerner Horvath’s (D-Encinitas) bill, AB...