Letters: Slow the hell down, Encinitas
Are you concerned about speeding on neighborhood streets, especially around schools where 20 mph is clearly posted? I am. How about speed bumps? I want...
Opinions
Commentary: The myth of the most qualified candidate
Every election season, someone insists voters should simply pick “the most qualified candidate.” But what exactly constitutes “qualified”? And who decides? By “most qualified,” they...
Opinion: O’Hara still doesn’t get it
In his latest opinion piece, “Encinitas leadership is showing up when it counts,” Deputy Mayor Jim O’Hara lectures Encinitas about what real leadership looks like....
Op-ed: Carlsbad’s ‘special interests’ are our hardworking neighbors
In his recent op-ed, “Why did outsiders spend $123K to buy the Carlsbad school board,” Scott Davison claims everyone detests special interests. I agree that...
Opinion: Stop weaponizing teachers union endorsements
With Election Day tomorrow, the political spin machine is in high gear. As a former SDUHSD trustee, I feel compelled to address a persistent piece...
Opinion: California’s robotaxi law must put road safety first
For North County San Diego, testing driverless technology isn’t just about how it responds to failure, but whether it can avoid creating a dangerous situation....
Opinion: Encinitas leadership is showing up when it counts
In municipal government, real leadership isn’t measured by bullet points on a campaign website or scripted sound bites at a rally. It is defined by...
Opinion: Yes on Prop 45 to own your piece of the California dream
In California, we talk a lot about affordable housing. I’d much prefer we build affordable housing rather than talk about it. Proposition 45, the Building...
Commentary: Before you vote, check Sacramento’s housing claims
Some call me myopic about housing. I call it focused. That focus keeps me out of state and national party politics and on what city...
Opinion: Protect our health and environment — vote no on Prop. 45
It’s no secret that pollution in our air, water and soil leads to a long list of unwanted health outcomes, from increased risk of cancer...
On second thought…
The City of La Mesa made news in September when it appointed Emmet Stewart, a 20-year-old college student with no relevant experience, as City Treasurer....
Letters: O’Hara should check his record
This week, Encinitas Deputy Mayor Jim O’Hara wrote an opinion piece in The Coast News (“Encinitas challengers campaign on contradictions,” Oct. 20) attacking local candidates...
Commentary: The sexism behind Miyashiro’s AI campaign mailer
As a former SDUHSD Trustee and PTA President, I want to weigh in on David Miyashiro’s campaign mailer. While media outlets like NBC San Diego...
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...
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...