Carlsbad HOA triumphs over ADU law
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Adam Hardesty fought the HOA and the HOA won. In a legal decision...
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Cities scramble to comply with or fight major state housing law
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. For California’s local governments hoping to have some say over where and how...
Jones takes lead in District 5 county supervisor race
SAN DIEGO — San Marcos Mayor Rebecca Jones and Democratic Party official Kyle Krahel appeared headed for the November runoff election Tuesday night in the...
County official pleads not guilty in fatal San Diego hit-and-run
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego County Health and Human Services official accused of striking and killing a woman at a Southcrest bus stop before...
Blakespear bill targeting nitrous abuse heads to state Assembly
SACRAMENTO — The California Senate unanimously approved legislation Friday aimed at curbing recreational abuse of nitrous oxide by restricting the public sale of large canisters...
Local Republicans battle over ‘fake’ primary mailers, voter guides
SAN DIEGO — Accusations of fake endorsement guides and misleading mailers are flying between local Republicans supporting opposing candidates in county and state-level races, with...
Election 2026: A look at the District 5 supervisor primary race
Editor’s note: This story previously incorrectly stated that Jim Desmond had endorsed John Franklin for the District 5 seat. Desmond has not formally endorsed anyone...
Supervisors OK charter reform package for November ballot
SAN DIEGO — San Diego County residents will vote this fall on a package of proposed changes to the county charter, including a provision that...
Election 2026: Escondido City Council
ESCONDIDO — Voters will decide on three council seats during the November election, including the mayor’s position and seats representing Districts 1 and 2. Councilmember...
Longtime Oceanside mayor, police officer Jim Wood dies at 78
OCEANSIDE — The city of Oceanside is mourning the loss of former Mayor James “Jim” Wood, who served the city for more than four decades...
Election 2026: Carlsbad City Council
CARLSBAD — This November, Carlsbad residents will elect candidates for mayor, City Council districts 1 and 3, treasurer and city clerk. So far, three candidates...
Election 2026: Encinitas City Council
ENCINITAS — Encinitas city government will have three seats up for grabs in November: mayor and City Council districts 3 and 4. The current candidate...
Election 2026: Vista City Council
The seats for the mayor and City Council members in districts 1 and 4 will appear on the Vista ballot this year. The current candidate...
Election 2026: Solana Beach City Council
The District 2 and District 4 seats on the Solana Beach City Council will be on the ballot this year. The Solana Beach City Clerk’s...
Election 2026: Del Mar City Council
Del Mar voters will be asked to select two candidates for four-year terms on the City Council in November. Council members in Del Mar serve...