Carlsbad District 1 candidates discuss taxes, deficit, homelessness
CARLSBAD — Since the city shifted to district elections in 2018, District 1 leadership in Carlsbad has been in a constant state of flux, producing
Melanie Burkholder
Gubernatorial recall candidates make their case at Carlsbad luncheon
CARLSBAD — A trio of gubernatorial candidates running in the race to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom made their pitch on Aug. 24 to the Carlsbad
Melanie Burkholder announces campaign for 76th Assembly District
CARLSBAD — Melanie Burkholder began her campaign for California’s 76th Assembly District today, challenging two-term Democrat, Assemblywoman Tasha Boerner Horvath. Burkholder, a Republican, took on
Election 2020: North County’s State Assembly Candidates
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
Campaigning in a pandemic: COVID-19 presents challenge for both parties
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
Election 2020: 76th State Assembly District
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,
North County Republicans say voters don’t like leftward drift
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
Burkholder challenges AB 5, interviews whistleblower Carmel Foster
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,
Fourth candidate emerges for AD 76 race
CARLSBAD — The field for the 76th Assembly District seat has another challenger. Melanie Burkholder, a Republican from Carlsbad, announced July 17 she will challenge
