Disclose Act: For his legacy, Brown must sign this bill
Most attention given putative new laws passed in the waning moments of this year’s legislative session in Sacramento has gone to items like a “sanctuary...
Gov. Jerry Brown
Brown’s email problem could sully his legacy
An email controversy that’s dogged him for almost two years may sully the grand record of accomplishment the governor wants to take with him into...
Brown signs density bonus bill
California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill that reduces local control over so-called density bonus projects that Encinitas and several other jurisdictions statewide have...
Council delays density bonus decision
Encinitas officials delayed a proposed revision to its ordinance that governs so-called density bonus projects, opting to wait until Gov. Jerry Brown acts on a...
Carlsbad businessman petitioning to overturn gun reforms
Last month Gov. Jerry Brown signed sweeping reforms for gun control....
Blakespear heads to Sacramento to lobby against density bonus bill
A State Assembly Bill that would further reduce local control of land-use decision involving so-called density bonus projects appears to be headed toward approval....
Proposed state law could harm vaping industry
A massive brawl threatening to alter an industry is ongoing after......
Carlsbad meets water mandate for first time
Despite a challenging month, the water users in the city met the state’s mandated cutbacks for the first time since Gov. Jerry Brown instituted the...
Vaccines mandate a concern for some Carlsbad parents
Dozens of vaccine opponents filled the community room at Calavera Hills Community Park Tuesday night to learn more about recent California laws regarding vaccines. Earlier...
Encinitas takes step to prepare for green waste recycling mandate
ENCINITAS — With a historic green waste recycling mandate set to take effect in six months, Encinitas recently became one of the county’s first cities...
Lizerbram won’t serve second term
DEL MAR — The board that governs the Del Mar Fairgrounds will once again be down a director unless the governor makes an appointment within...
Logjam ends, replacing Boxer could be first race of new era
This year’s election is over, and the main Tuesday result in California was not the least bit surprising: Four more years of Gov. Jerry Brown...
New director named to fair board
DEL MAR — Richard Valdez was named to the 22nd District Agricultural Association, filling a vacancy left when Ruben Barrales resigned last month....
Mead named to fair board
DEL MAR — For the first time in about two years the nine-member board that governs the Del Mar Fairgrounds has a full roster....
Cal Fire bolsters staff to handle fire danger from area drought
REGION — The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) is maintaining a greater number of on duty firefighters statewide, including in San...
