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Solana Beach bids Harless farewell; MacDonald, Becker sworn in

Laura Place
SOLANA BEACH — The Solana Beach City Council has bid farewell to a beloved council member and confirmed its first-ever representatives for the city’s districts...
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Three newcomers win seats on San Dieguito school board

Laura Place
ENCINITAS — A majority of the San Dieguito Union High School District board will be made up of new faces in December after newcomers prevailed...
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Levin, Blakespear win North County state, federal seats

Stephen Wyer
REGION — A pair of closely-watched state and federal races in North County have been called in favor of Democrats after additional election results were...
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Sheriff-elect Martinez declares victory, appoints leadership

Laura Place
SAN DIEGO COUNTY — Undersheriff Kelly Martinez has emerged victorious in the San Diego County Sheriff’s race against opponent John Hemmerling after her lead exceeded...
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Election Roundup: Jones cruises past Walton; Gaasterland, Worden win top-two

Laura Place
REGION — San Marcos Mayor Rebecca Jones will maintain her seat for another four-year term after a sweeping defeat over challenger Councilman Randy Walton, whose...
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Democrats widen leads in North County’s state, federal races

Stephen Wyer
REGION — Democrats in several key North County races appeared to widen their leads against their Republican challengers, according to official election results made available...
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Blackburn wins Carlsbad mayor’s race in landslide, Bhat-Patel headed to second term

Steve Puterski
CARLSBAD — Voters have elected Councilman Keith Blackburn as the city’s next mayor in a landslide victory over challenger Mike Curtin, early returns show.  Blackburn...
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Early results show Blakespear, Levin, Bruce-Lane hold slim leads

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ENCINITAS — In a closely-watched race in North County San Diego, Democratic candidate Catherine Blakespear holds a slight lead over her Republican opponent Matt Gunderson...
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Sheriff candidates: Martinez, Hemmerling discuss goals in forum

Laura Place
REGION — Two candidates vying for San Diego County’s top law enforcement position participated in an in-depth forum in the final weeks leading up to...