Uncalled races countywide tighten as ballots continue to be counted
REGION — With the primary election in the rear-view mirror, a handful of races across San Diego County remain too close to call, and with...
Politics & Government
Schumacher wins special election for D1 seat
CARLSBAD — After months of speculation and campaigning, Carlsbad City Councilwoman Cori Schumacher will serve another term. She defeated challenger Tracy Carmichael, 47% to 40%,...
Election Roundup: Gaspar wins, Measure A still undecided
EDITOR’S NOTE: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated both the San Diego County Republican and Democratic parties supported Measure A. REGION — The...
Campa-Najjar, Issa hold early leads in 50th District race
REGION — Two years after losing a bid to unseat Rep. Duncan Hunter, Democrat Ammar Campa-Najjar will head to a November runoff election to fill...
Republicans battle for primary spot in contentious 50th District race
REGION — In a district long considered a conservative stronghold but recently thrown into turmoil with the resignation of Rep. Duncan Hunter, Democrats will begin...
Voters to decide county measures regarding housing developments
REGION — San Diego County residents today will vote on two ballot measures focused on housing development in unincorporated areas. Measure A would require a...
Election Roundup: San Diego County Board of Supervisors
SAN DIEGO — Two long-time San Diego County supervisors are termed out of office, opening their seats to new faces in today’s election, while Supervisor...
Mayor, council candidates begin to line up
OCEANSIDE — Election season is on the horizon. Several mayoral candidates have already turned in their intention statements to run during the November 2020 election....
76th District candidate under fire for old video of him using lewd language about women
OCEANSIDE — A State Assembly candidate and City Council aide is under fire after a video of him using lewd language recorded years ago has...
Area Republicans, Escondido Democratic Mayor, Vote to Expand Highways
REGION — San Diego County has quickly turned blue as Democrats sweep up more city and county elected office seats. But the packed room at...
Supervisors vote for better mental health care, crisis centers
The Board of Supervisors today approved $23.8M to expand mental health and substance abuse care, including emergency response and crisis centers....
Feds: Duncan Hunter used campaign funds for trysts
Federal prosecutors allege Rep. Duncan Hunter used campaign funds to pursue extramarital affairs with lobbyists and congressional aides....
Hunter wants federal case dismissed because prosecutors attended Clinton event
Rep. Duncan Hunter filed a motion June 24 to have his case dismissed on the basis that two assistant U.S. attorneys attended an event for...
Democratic officials aim to ‘fast-track’ party’s endorsement process
Behind the scenes, powerful county Democratic Party officials are aiming to "fast-track" the endorsement process to benefit candidate Olga Diaz....
Federal judge rules Del Mar gun shows can continue for now
A federal judge ruled that gun shows can continue at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, at least for now, as the court considers a lawsuit....