The Coast News Top 10 storylines of 2018
From a “blue wave” to “green” initiatives, from the grand opening of an airline to the closing of a psychiatric facility, North County saw its...
elections
San Marcos voters elect Jones for mayor, remain split on key races
San Marcos voters rendered a split decision of sorts in the race for mayor and City Council districts 1 and 2. ...
Levin defeats Harkey in 49th Congressional District Race
Democrat Mike Levin defeated Republican candidate Diane Harkey, 53.5 percent to 46.5 percent, flipping the district in favor of the Democrats for the first time...
Mystery mailers puzzle local candidates
Mailers circulating around town have raised questions about why an out-of-town PAC would take a stance on local politics in the second-smallest city in San...
As Election Day nears, District 1 candidates push messages
On Nov. 6, Carlsbad residents will take to the polls and choose between District 1 candidates Linda Breen, Tracy Carmichael, Barbara Hamilton and Dave McGee....
‘Dark money’ pushing thumb on council races
Thousands of dollars of so-called “dark money” is emerging as a major factor in city council races in a pair of North County cities. ...
A breakdown of upcoming Del Mar ballot measures
In addition to selecting two out of five candidates for the city’s soon-to-be-vacant council seats, voters will be able to weigh in on three ballot...
Del Mar candidates differ on a few important points
Candidates Terry Gaasterland, incumbent Dwight Worden , Dan Quirk and Brian Fletcher seem to agree on many of the central issues facing Del Mar. However,...
Carlsbad District 1 race enters final stretch
On Nov. 6, voters will choose Linda Breen, Tracy Carmichael, Barbara Hamilton or Dave McGee to fill the seat vacated by Mark Packard. Here are their...
Neighbor clashes with city official over complaints
A North County resident alleges that Oceanside Deputy Mayor Chuck Lowery has illegitimately used his position in local office to expedite a bevy of personal...
Solana Beach candidates take stances on local issues
In a now reduced race for City Council, four candidates are campaigning for two vacant seats in November....
Hall, Schumacher head down final stretch
Residents packed the house on Oct. 8 for the final stretch of the highly contested mayor’s race between incumbent Mayor Matt Hall and Councilwoman Cori Schumacher....
Enthusiastic Democrats rally around Mike Levin at meet and greet
More than 70 Democratic voters and activists attended a meet and greet for Mike Levin, candidate for Congress in the all-important 49th District....
