Carlsbad mayoral candidates tackle issues at forum
CARLSBAD — The only mayoral forum in the city was hosted by the Carlsbad Evening Rotary Club on Oct. 13 at the Holiday Inn. Councilman...
2022 Elections
Election 2022: Municipal Races Preview
The Coast News looks at each of the city council and county board races across North County San Diego. Additionally, over the past two months,...
Commentary: The elephant in the room
By Garvin Walsh It’s high season in the 2022 elections. Since Labor Day, the rhetoric has intensified, campaign spending is surging, and the battle for...
Meet Carlsbad Councilman Keith Blackburn
The longtime police officer, a City Council member since 2008, is running for mayor and couldn’t be more qualified for the post....
Blakespear takes slight lead over Gunderson in latest poll
ENCINITAS — A new poll shows Democrat Catherine Blakespear holding a narrow lead over her opponent Republican challenger Matt Gunderson in the race for the...
Oceanside candidates seek two vacant seats on council
OCEANSIDE — Two spots on the Oceanside City Council and three seats on the school board are set to expire this year, giving voters a...
American Legion hosts first Encinitas mayoral candidate debate
ENCINITAS — More than 120 residents squeezed into the halls of the historic American Legion building on Thursday night in Encinitas for an introductory mayoral...
‘The woman for the job’: Interview with June Cutter, 76th District candidate
SAN MARCOS — As the June primary approaches, The Coast News is introducing the candidates for the 76th State Assembly District and asking them to...