Local officials react to uproar over queer Halloween event
ENCINITAS — Local officials are reacting to an unfolding uproar in Encinitas over a school district’s decision to post an online flyer advertising a family-friendly...
Assemblywoman Tasha Boerner Horvath
Interview with Dan Downey, 77th District candidate
ENCINITAS — For state Assembly candidate Dan Downey, his run for office reflects the dissatisfaction of many across the state who feel like the “California...
Downey challenges Boerner Horvath; Bruce-Lane, Cutter clash
REGION — For several months, Assemblywoman Tasha Boerner Horvath appeared to be heading into her third term unopposed after Republican challenger Melanie Burkholder dropped out...
State telecoms bill to improve broadband access by restricting local control
REGION — During the COVID-19 pandemic, access to fast and reliable broadband internet became an absolute necessity. But for many in low-income households, it is...
Melanie Burkholder announces campaign for 76th Assembly District
CARLSBAD — Melanie Burkholder began her campaign for California’s 76th Assembly District today, challenging two-term Democrat, Assemblywoman Tasha Boerner Horvath. Burkholder, a Republican, took on...
District map quagmire rekindled in Encinitas with fresh misconduct claims
ENCINITAS — A looming electoral redistricting process coupled with last month’s District 3 appointment of Councilwoman Joy Lyndes to the Encinitas City Council has renewed...
North County legislators comment on governor’s proposed K-12 budget
REGION — North County legislators at least tacitly commended recovered levels of funding for public schools in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent state budget proposal but...
North County’s state legislators share priorities for new session
REGION — Since California’s legislature reconvened Monday, North County’s lawmakers say they’ll look toward COVID-19 recovery, climate change, balancing housing affordability against local control and...
California’s auditor calls for more state authority over affordable housing
REGION — In a recent report, California’s state auditor recommends new legislation to strengthen state oversight of municipalities’ land use and other policies relating to...
County, state Democrats send conflicting messages on police donations
REGION — Despite the San Diego County Democratic Party’s recent exhortation against receiving campaign donations from law enforcement groups, several state-level Democratic incumbents running for...
