Vista approves controversial development in heated meeting
VISTA — The Vista City Council approved a controversial housing development during a Dec. 6 special meeting. Mayor Judy Ritter and council members John Franklin...
Politics & Government
Republican gains could mean changes for SANDAG, Ikhrata
REGION — The results of the November election will likely transform the San Diego Association of Governments board of directors and may push out the...
Three new faces elected to Palomar College board
SAN MARCOS — A majority of the five-person Palomar College governing board will soon consist of newcomers following the results of the Nov. 8 election....
After years in local office, Blakespear outlines goals for Sacramento
ENCINITAS — In a recent in-depth interview, Catherine Blakespear, a newly-elected state senator and outgoing Encinitas mayor, shared her thoughts on various state and local...
Carlsbad moves forward with El Camino Real widening projects
CARLSBAD — The city is moving forward with a pair of road widening projects along El Camino Real in a final push to meet standards...
Oceanside considers raising in-lieu fees for housing developers
OCEANSIDE — The City Council will soon decide on raising in-lieu fees for developers who don’t meet the minimum threshold of affordable units in a...
Carlsbad officials cautiously optimistic about financials
CARLSBAD — While tax revenues have exceeded earlier projections, the city’s finance department is keeping a watchful eye on economic trends as the threat of...
Lyndes wins closely contested District 3 race
ENCINITAS — Councilwoman Joy Lyndes will continue to serve as the District 3 representative on the Encinitas City Council after defeating challenger Julie Thunder by...
Douglas resigns as San Dieguito interim superintendent
ENCINITAS — The San Dieguito Union High School District will soon be without a designated superintendent once again. Interim Superintendent Tina Douglas, who was appointed...
Del Mar council approves permits for bluff stabilization near rails
DEL MAR — Major bluff stabilization measures, including the implementation of around 2,000 feet of seawalls, can move forward in Del Mar after the City...
Carlsbad, SDG&E narrow possible sites for service center
CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad City Council has withdrawn a site from consideration as a possible new destination for San Diego Gas & Electric’s North Coast...
Escondido elects new mayor, opposes sales tax
ESCONDIDO — Voters in Escondido have elected a new mayor and are poised to strike down a ¾-cent sales tax measure aimed at improving public...
Maienschein wins sixth term as Bruce-Lane concedes race
REGION — Democratic incumbent Assemblymember Brian Maienschein will be the representative for California’s new 76th Assembly District after a week of ballot counting, with opponent...
Three newcomers win seats on San Dieguito school board
ENCINITAS — A majority of the San Dieguito Union High School District board will be made up of new faces in December after newcomers prevailed...
Sheriff-elect Martinez declares victory, appoints leadership
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...
