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Sanders Rips Into DeMaio At Budget Press Conference

Sanders Rips Into DeMaio At Budget Press Conference

San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders ripped into fellow Republican City Councilman Carl DeMaio at a news conference today.

District 1 Race Could Shift Balance Of Power On SD City Council

District 1 Race Could Shift Balance Of Power On SD City Council

The four candidates for San Diego City Council District 1 are making that election one of the most competitive this year.

Water Rates Enter San Diego Mayoral Race

Water Rates Enter San Diego Mayoral Race

Skyrocketing water rates seem to be a constant issue in San Diego. One of the mayoral candidates is pledging to stop the increases.

City Attorney Jan Goldsmith on Pension Initiative

City Attorney Jan Goldsmith speaks with Joanne Faryon about the pension reform ballot measure and its recent legal challenges.

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In Lieu of Casting Votes, City Heights Teens Get Candidates To Sign Pledge

May 25
By Megan Burks, Speak City Heights
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Most of the teens at Wednesday’s District 9 candidates forum at Hoover High School may not be able to vote in the upcoming election, but they just might have something better: signed contracts with both candidates in the running to represent City Heights on City Council next year.

DeMaio Spends Big On Own Campaign, Super PACs Start Raising Cash For Mayoral Candidates

May 25
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Two candidates for San Diego mayor have each raised more than $1 million so far, underscoring that this is a high stakes, high money contest. And it’s only the primary.

District 7 Winner Could Determine SD City Council Majority

May 22
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The race for the San Diego City Council District 7 seat will put a brand new face on the council. We'll meet some of the candidates.

Denise Ducheny Is Running To Replace Bob Filner In District 51

May 22
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Denise Ducheny wants to represent the 51st District, southern San Diego County and all of Imperial County, in Congress. Her priorities include border wait times, immigration reform and veterans' issues and getting her opponent, State Senator Juan Vargas, to debate her.

Last Day To Register To Vote In June Primary

May 21
By Amy Quinton, California Capitol Network
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Today is the last day to register to vote in California’s June 5th primary.

Candidates Square Off Over San Diego City Council District 9

May 21
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The two candidates for San Diego City Council's brand new district, District 9, said increasing funding for police presence and infrastructure will be among their top priorities if elected.

Bilbray’s Legislative Machine: Money, Support Surrounds Algae Bills

May 21
By Ryann Grochowski
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Big money has been pouring into the Congressional race for San Diego’s 52nd district since its boundaries were redrawn and it suddenly became wide open territory.

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