Political insiders say secret deal made in Carlsbad mayor’s race
CARLSBAD — Political insiders say a secret backroom deal is in the works to help elect Councilman Keith Blackburn as the next mayor of Carlsbad....
Elections 2022
Del Mar Union candidates talk TK, special ed, enrollment at forum
DEL MAR — Seven candidates vying for three open positions on the Del Mar Union School District board of trustees shared their views on top...
Early voting in Blakespear, Gunderson race exceeds state average
ENCINITAS — While many anticipate a lower overall voter turnout for this year’s midterm election, ballots cast in California’s 38th State Senate District race between...
Franklin, Vargas trade barbs over law enforcement, public safety
VISTA — Two mayoral hopefuls in Vista are publicly accusing each other of dishonesty after one candidate’s policy decisions raised questions about his commitment to...
Encinitas council adopts Blakespear’s resolution to endorse state abortion rights proposition
ENCINITAS — Three weeks before the November general election, city leaders unanimously endorsed statewide Proposition 1, which seeks to codify a woman’s right to reproductive...
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...
Encinitas mayoral candidates participate in forum
ENCINITAS — The Cardiff Town Council hosted a live forum last week at Ada Harris Elementary School for Encinitas mayoral candidates to discuss various issues...
Election 2022: School Board Races
REGION — The Coast News previews each of the school board races across North County San Diego. Over the past two months, The Coast News...
Del Mar candidates discuss bluffs, railway, housing at virtual forum
DEL MAR — Three candidates seeking election to the Del Mar City Council this November answered residents’ questions about the relocation of the railroad tracks,...
San Marcos mayoral, council candidates discuss top local issues at forum
SAN MARCOS — Nearly 50 San Marcos residents gathered at The Father’s House on Thursday to hear from the candidates in the city’s mayoral and...
Abortion rights at forefront of Blakespear, Gunderson race
REGION — In the race for the 38th State Senate District seat between Democrat Catherine Blakespear and Republican Matt Gunderson, the issue of abortion has...
Election 2022: Municipal Races Preview
The Coast News looks at each of the city council and county board races across North County San Diego. Additionally, over the past two months,...
Election 2022: A voter’s guide to California’s ballot propositions
From abortion rights and kidney dialysis to sports betting and taxing the wealthy to help fund wildfire management and electric vehicle incentives, The Coast News...
Election 2022: State voters to decide two sports betting measures
REGION — The future of legal sports betting in California is being placed before voters in two vastly different measures this November, as Proposition 27...
Election 2022: California Legislature Races Preview
The Coast News looks at California Legislature races impacting North County San Diego voters, discussing with candidates their proposed solutions to matters of regional and...