Over the past two months, The Coast News sent electronic questionnaires in four batches to North County candidates in different levels of government, including federal
REGION — After commenting on hot-button issues ranging from California’s AB 5 to the federal government’s COVID-19 response, Rep. Mike Levin paused a morning Zoom
REGION — In the race to represent the 76th Assembly District, Democratic incumbent Assemblywoman Tasha Boerner Horvath (D-Encinitas) will face-off against Republican challenger Melanie Burkholder,
REGION — Sensing voter unease about a too-far-leftward drift in Washington and Sacramento, three North County Republican candidates expressed optimism at a July 30 virtual
REGION — The controversial Assembly Bill 5, or gig-worker bill, is the main talking point for California Republicans this election cycle. Those against AB 5,
REGION — The race for the 76th District in the California Assembly is already becoming heated. Carlsbad Republican challenger Melanie Burkholder’s candidate statement designation was challenged
CARLSBAD — The field for the 76th Assembly District seat has another challenger. Melanie Burkholder, a Republican from Carlsbad, announced July 17 she will challenge
Broadcasting meetings once again has risen to the surface for the Carlsbad Unified School District. During its Oct. 11 meeting, Melanie Burkholder, who is running