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...
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Joe Green announces 2026 Vista mayoral campaign
VISTA — Former District 2 City Councilmember and unofficial city ambassador Joe Green has announced his bid for Vista’s top seat in the 2026 election....
Vista council declines mayor’s request for Wave Waterpark RFP
VISTA — A Vista City Council majority has decided not to seek outside proposals for ways to increase revenue for the Wave Waterpark at this...
Two North County mayors emerge as 2026 supervisor candidates
REGION — Two North County mayors have set their sights on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors for the 2026 election in hopes of...
Vista council rifts continue, Melendez renamed SANDAG rep, deputy mayor
VISTA — Divisions on the Vista City Council were on full display this week, as Katie Melendez was reappointed as the city’s representative on the...
Vista council battles over SANDAG representative
Mayor John Franklin appointed himself as the primary representative, but the three Democrats on the City Council didn't sign off....
Vista council backs resolution against VUSD PLA proposal
VISTA — It was a heated and spirited discussion during the Sept. 10 Vista City Council meeting regarding a project labor agreement in front of...
Incumbents challenged, referenda decisions loom in Escondido, Vista
With 490,000 San Diego County votes yet to be tallied, incumbent candidate and Escondido Mayor Sam Abed is ahead in his race against Paul McNamara....
Two council seats and mayoral office up for grabs in Vista
Eight candidates for three separate seats will test their luck in running for office on Nov. 6 in Vista’s local election....
Status quo on council support for sanctuary state lawsuit
Few issues in California have garnered more controversy than the state’s “sanctuary” law, an issue which came to a head at the Sept. 11 Vista...
South Vista Communities gears up for candidate forums
The nonprofit group South Vista Communities, best known for addressing issues which impact South Vista residents, is spreading the word about its upcoming two political...