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...
38th State Senate District
Levin, Blakespear win North County state, federal seats
REGION — A pair of closely-watched state and federal races in North County have been called in favor of Democrats after additional election results were...
Democrats widen leads in North County’s state, federal races
REGION — Democrats in several key North County races appeared to widen their leads against their Republican challengers, according to official election results made available...
Early results show Blakespear, Levin, Bruce-Lane hold slim leads
ENCINITAS — In a closely-watched race in North County San Diego, Democratic candidate Catherine Blakespear holds a slight lead over her Republican opponent Matt Gunderson...
Blakespear files countersuit against residents in ongoing legal dispute
ENCINITAS — Mayor Catherine Blakespear filed a countersuit this week against a group of residents alleging they violated terms of a short-lived settlement agreement, marking...
Early voting in Blakespear, Gunderson race exceeds state average
ENCINITAS — While many anticipate a lower overall voter turnout for this year’s midterm election, ballots cast in California’s 38th State Senate District race between...
Abortion rights at forefront of Blakespear, Gunderson race
REGION — In the race for the 38th State Senate District seat between Democrat Catherine Blakespear and Republican Matt Gunderson, the issue of abortion has...
Election 2022: California Legislature Races Preview
The Coast News looks at California Legislature races impacting North County San Diego voters, discussing with candidates their proposed solutions to matters of regional and...
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...
Commentary: Blakespear’s prospects, part 2
As she runs for state Senate, it’s not clear that Catherine Blakespear’s kiss-all-the-babies approach is a winner....
