Commentary: Newsom trashed California. Now he’s looking to America
Gov. Gavin Newsom and other democrat party progressives/liberals are salivating at the chance to “own” Donald Trump next month. But in their eagerness to score...
Letters
Commentary: Two districts, one superintendent, and a lot of questions
My name is Marlon Taylor. I am a current Encinitas Union School District trustee and the parent of a student in SDUHSD. I understand how...
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...
Opinion: Tch, tch … Blakespear’s grip lingers
Tch, tch… In response to the writer of “Judge record, not the rhetoric” (The Coast News, Oct. 9, 2026). Tch, tch. I find it amusing...
Opinion: Gaasterland’s burned bridges cost Del Mar
The 80 members of the San Diego County Democratic Party Central Committee unanimously rejected Terry Gaasterland for endorsement, not my local Democratic club. I didn’t...
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 —...
Commentary: Halloween isn’t what it used to be
When I was a young’un, say, around 1965, Halloween was an exciting event at my house. That probably hasn’t changed in most American suburban households,...
Commentary: Carlsbad is a beach town, not a big town
One reason my wife and I love Carlsbad is its unique character. Beautiful neighborhoods, coastal charm, parks, open spaces, and a relaxed atmosphere make our...
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....
Opinion: Build baby, build
So nice to see that Saad Asad and Thomas LaCroix are watching out for the Building Industry Association and sharing their “Build baby, build” philosophy...
Letters: Rimga or Bruce, show the video!
While I agree with Denise Martin’s perspective in “Why bending rules backfires,” published Oct.12 in The Coast News, that elected officials must establish clear, standardized...
Commentary: It’s not her fault, but…
My friend said, “It’s not her fault, but …” and I gasped. In the wake of four rapes and one sexual assault reported at Cal...
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...