San Diego County voters face Monday deadline for mail ballots
SAN DIEGO — The deadline to register to vote in San Diego County in time to receive a mail ballot for the Nov. 3 general...
Election 2026
Coverage of the 2026 election cycle across North County San Diego, including local races, ballot measures, candidate interviews, voter guides, election analysis and community issues shaping the future of the region. The Coast News is committed to providing fair, independent and locally focused reporting to help readers stay informed and engaged throughout the election season.
Election 2026: Local measures on the November ballot
Nine local ballot measures will appear on North County ballots this fall. Two are countywide, while the others apply to individual cities, school districts or...
Threatening voicemail targeting Encinitas councilman sent to DA for review
ENCINITAS — The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office has submitted a criminal investigation into a threatening voicemail directed at City Councilmember Marco San Antonio to...
Op-ed: Why did outsiders spend $123K to buy the Carlsbad school board?
Everyone detests special interest groups trying to influence elections. Whether it’s oil companies, real estate developers or data centers, no one wants to elect someone...
Opinion: School board campaign attacks drown out classroom priorities
Yesterday, I was made aware of a hateful and hurtful smear attack made against me in a campaign mailer. The attack was deeply personal, so...
Commentary: Encinitas challengers campaign on contradictions
As election season heats up in Encinitas, voters are being treated to a curious political spectacle. On paper, the slate challenging our current leadership —...
Opinion: The AI mailer told the truth — and that’s what upset them
In a recent letter entitled “AI crosses the line in school board race,” Bob Ayers says a campaign mailer “crossed the line” in the San...
Commentary: What working with Sacramento has bought Encinitas
Rimga Viskanta’s campaign for mayor rests on one line: “I believe in more than local control. I believe in local action.” It’s a good line....
Election 2026: City Council candidates questionnaire
The Coast News sent questionnaires to all candidates running for City Council seats in North County. The following responses include brief information about each participating...
Escondido City Council opposes county sales tax ballot measure
ESCONDIDO — The city has come out against the county’s proposed half-cent sales tax measure, which would bring the city’s sales tax to the state...
Opinion: City Hall is no farm team for Sacramento
California’s Constitution says every city office is nonpartisan. When Encinitas voters fill out their ballots this month, no candidate for mayor or council will have...
Opinion: AI crosses the line in school board race
My roots in the San Dieguito Union High School District run deep. I’m a San Dieguito High School graduate (Class of ’77), former Adult Ed...
Opinion: Tired of out-of-towners telling Del Mar voters how to vote?
As a longtime Del Mar resident of more than 20 years and a registered Democrat, I am tired of out-of-towners with personal agendas telling us...
Encinitas candidates tackle growth, safety and homelessness at forum
ENCINITAS — All six candidates for Encinitas City Council, including the two running for mayor, showed up Thursday evening to answer voters’ questions at St....
Escondido mayoral candidates clash over homelessness at forum
ESCONDIDO — Hundreds of residents listened as Mayor Dane White and challenger Elias Velazquez explained how they plan to tackle homelessness if elected this November...