Commentary: The myth of the most qualified candidate
Every election season, someone insists voters should simply pick “the most qualified candidate.” But what exactly constitutes “qualified”? And who decides? By “most qualified,” they...
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Leucadia resident Michael Blobe running for mayor of Encinitas
ENCINITAS — One Leucadian man is running — bare in foot and frills — for mayor of Encinitas. Michael Blobe’s approach to city politics is...
Busta addresses past DUI conviction, remains focused on final stretch
This week Carlsbad City Council candidate Corrine Busta issued a statement regarding a 2011 conviction for a misdemeanor driving under the influence arrest....
BREAKING: Sheriff clears candidate Phil Graham
Assembly candidate Phil Graham has been cleared of any wrongdoing after the San Diego Sheriff’s department announced that allegations that he forcibly kissed a woman...
Carlsbad activist to run for city council
A pair of residents are looking to parlay the success of the No on Measure A campaign into seats on the City Council....
Encinitas mayor candidate Mike Bawany answers 10 questions
Editor’s note: Each of the candidates has received the same 10 questions. Their responses have been unedited and will be posted online as they are...