Tax audit, rideshare measures advance to November ballot
REGION — California voters will decide two newly qualified statewide ballot measures in November, one aimed at increasing oversight of special tax-funded programs and another...
Election 2026
Oceanside voters to decide prevailing wage charter amendment
OCEANSIDE — A November ballot measure will ask voters whether to align the city charter with state law regarding prevailing wage requirements for public works...
Election 2026: A look at the District 5 supervisor primary race
Editor’s note: This story previously incorrectly stated that Jim Desmond had endorsed John Franklin for the District 5 seat. Desmond has not formally endorsed anyone...
Election 2026: Escondido City Council
ESCONDIDO — Voters will decide on three council seats during the November election, including the mayor’s position and seats representing Districts 1 and 2. Councilmember...
Election 2026: Carlsbad City Council
CARLSBAD — This November, Carlsbad residents will elect candidates for mayor, City Council districts 1 and 3, treasurer and city clerk. So far, three candidates...
Election 2026: Encinitas City Council
ENCINITAS — Encinitas city government will have three seats up for grabs in November: mayor and City Council districts 3 and 4. The current candidate...
Election 2026: Vista City Council
The seats for the mayor and City Council members in districts 1 and 4 will appear on the Vista ballot this year. The current candidate...
Election 2026: Solana Beach City Council
The District 2 and District 4 seats on the Solana Beach City Council will be on the ballot this year. The Solana Beach City Clerk’s...
Election 2026: San Marcos City Council
Three seats are up for election on the San Marcos City Council this year — the mayor’s seat held by Rebecca Jones, the District 1...
Election 2026: Del Mar City Council
Del Mar voters will be asked to select two candidates for four-year terms on the City Council in November. Council members in Del Mar serve...
Election 2026: Oceanside City Council
OCEANSIDE — This year, voters in Oceanside’s Districts 1 and 2 will decide whether they want new faces on the City Council. Currently, Deputy Mayor...
Sharon Jenkins running for San Marcos mayor
SAN MARCOS — Former District 3 City Councilmember Sharon Jenkins is pursuing a return to local government as the San Marcos mayor in the 2026...
San Marcos increases campaign contribution limits
SAN MARCOS — For the first time in decades, the San Marcos City Council has raised the limits on campaign donations for local candidates, allowing...
Three candidates vying for 40th state Senate seat in 2026
SAN MARCOS — A cast of candidates from both sides of the political aisle has thrown their hats in the ring for the 40th Senate...