Political malpractice
Tom Steyer didn’t see it coming. Last week, reparations activists cornered the billionaire gubernatorial candidate outside his SUV in a Los Angeles parking lot, demanding...
Politics
Op-ed: So you want to be California governor
Maybe it’s a boomer thing that younger generations will ignore, given that everything seems to be available online these days, but I check my mailbox...
County supervisors advance charter reform measure
SAN DIEGO — The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 Tuesday to advance a slate of charter reforms that would increase term limits...
From the Cheap Seats: Fool’s gold
California has long been known as the Golden State. In 1968, the Legislature made the nickname official, capturing a history shaped by the Gold Rush,...
Commentary: Of presidents and kings
In America, we don’t care much for kings. It isn’t so much the robes and crown, it’s more the idea of too much power in...
Democrats seek to repeal ‘archaic’ Alien Enemies Act as Trump threatens use
SAN DIEGO — Rep. Juan Vargas, D-San Diego, today joined Democratic lawmakers to reintroduce the Neighbors Not Enemies Act, intended to repeal a nearly 230-year-old...
Encinitas swears in new leadership, honors outgoing officials
ENCINITAS — In a ceremonial changing of the guard Tuesday night, newly elected city leaders took oaths of office and outgoing representatives delivered farewell remarks...
From the Cheap Seats: Meltdown in California continues
Tuesday, July 16, was another big day in state politics, as the ongoing meltdown in California was met with a sharp response from Elon Musk....
Endorsement controversy leads to county GOP leadership shakeup
REGION — Amid a controversial effort to switch the San Diego County Republican Party’s endorsement from one candidate to another, Paula Whitsell is out as...
From the Cheap Seats: Desperation in Sacramento
One of California’s biggest political battles in years is underway, and if the Democrats in Sacramento have their way, voters will be denied a say...
Nearly 400,000 ballots sent for D4 special election to replace Fletcher
REGION — Nearly 400,000 ballots went out to voters in San Diego County’s Fourth Supervisorial District today for the Aug. 15 special primary election to...
Carlsbad mayoral candidates tackle issues at forum
CARLSBAD — The only mayoral forum in the city was hosted by the Carlsbad Evening Rotary Club on Oct. 13 at the Holiday Inn. Councilman...
Blakespear declines Republican opponent’s debate challenge
ENCINITAS — Mayor Catherine Blakespear, the Democratic candidate in the 38th State Senate District race, has declined a public challenge from Republican opponent Matt Gunderson...
The Mayor: Interview with Catherine Blakespear, 38th District candidate
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the final interview in a three-part series highlighting primary candidates in the 38th State Senate District race. This series offers each...
Democratic activist says party mishandling Rodriguez-Kennedy allegations
EDITOR’S NOTE: On Sept. 16, 2022, the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office cleared Will Rodriguez-Kennedy of criminal wrongdoing in this case. On July 31st,...