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Weber Wins 79th Assembly District Special Election
- April 9
- By City News Service
La Mesa City Councilwoman Akilah Weber Thursday evening was elected to the 79th Assembly District seat her mother Shirley held from 2012 until being appointed secretary of state in December.
Weber Close To Victory In 79th Assembly District Special Election
- April 7
- By City News Service
La Mesa City Councilwoman Dr. Akilah Weber was close Wednesday to being elected to the 79th Assembly District seat her mother Shirley held from 2012 until being appointed secretary of state in December.
San Diego Will Ask Judge To Salvage Convention Center Expansion
- April 6
- By Andrew Bowen
The City Council on Tuesday voted to go ahead with Measure C, a March 2020 ballot measure that seeks to fund an expansion through increased hotel taxes, even though it garnered approval from slightly less than two-thirds of city voters.
Voting In 79th Assembly District Special Election Ending
- April 6
- By City News Service, Max Rivlin-Nadler
Tuesday is the last day to cast a ballot in the 79th Assembly District special election, with both the San Diego County Registrar of Voters office and each voter's assigned polling place open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
What Biden's Infrastructure Plan Means For San Diego
- April 5
- By Andrew Bowen
The president's $2 trillion infrastructure plan would invest heavily in public transit and intercity rail — goals that are closely aligned with what San Diego transportation planners hope to achieve.
In Likely California Recall, Energizing Latino Voters Is Key
- March 26
- By Associated Press
California Latinos, who have borne the brunt of pandemic deaths and job losses in the state, are a critical voting bloc for Gov. Gavin Newsom as he fights to save his political career.
Monday Voter Registration Deadline For 79th Assembly District Special Election
- March 21
- By City News Service
Monday is the deadline to register to vote for the April 6 special election in the 79th Assembly District.
Roundtable: Protecting San Diego's Unsheltered
- March 19
- By Bennett Lacy
The renewed focus on San Diego's homelessness crisis after a deadly crash downtown, the enormous toll on local small businesses after one year of pandemic closures, and Governor Gavin Newsom's political strategy as a recall effort gains momentum.
Deadline For Mail-In Ballots For 79th District Election Approaches On Monday
- March 19
- By City News Service
The April 6 election is open only to those who live in the 79th Assembly District, which encompasses southeastern San Diego, the cities of La Mesa and Lemon Grove, and parts of Chula Vista, Bonita and National City.
California Governor Admits Mistakes, Says Recall Unjustified
- March 14
- By Associated Press
California Gov. Gavin Newsom acknowledged mistakes in his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, but insists the recall effort against him has more to do with politics than the public health crisis.
Roundtable: What The American Rescue Plan Means For San Diego
- March 12
- By Bennett Lacy
City finances get a major boost from the latest COVID-19 relief package, a look back on one year since the pandemic shutdowns began, and the superintendent of the San Diego Unified School District prepares for the scrutiny of a senate confirmation hearing.
Voting To Begin Monday In 79th Assembly District Special Election
- March 4
- By City News Service
Voting will begin Monday in the special election to fill the 79th Assembly District seat vacated by Shirley Weber when she was appointed secretary of state.
Roundtable: San Diego's Back-To-School Plan
- Feb. 26
- By Bennett Lacy
The San Diego Unified School District announces a plan to return all grades to in-person learning after a year long COVID-19 hiatus, an examination of California's utility bills show more than $1 billion in past due charges, and San Diego's city council ends years of gridlock on short term home rental regulations.
Nearly 5,000 San Diegans Left The Republican Party In January
- Feb. 15
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Pat Finn
Nearly 5,000 registered Republicans in San Diego County left the party last month. Some re-registered as Democrats, some as members of the American Independent Party and some stated no party preference.
6-Month Delay In Census Redistricting Data Could Throw Elections Into Chaos
- Feb. 12
- Hansi Lo Wang / NPR
To do more quality checks on the data needed for redrawing voting maps, the Census Bureau is now planning for a release by Sept. 30. The delay puts pressure on states facing tight election deadlines.
First Latina Supervisor Looks To Change The Face of San Diego Politics
- Feb. 5
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
Nora Vargas brings diversity to the San Diego Board of Supervisors, which serves a large Latino community. Latinos haven’t historically had representation on bodies like this in the county.
Roundtable: More San Diegans Get Their COVID-19 Vaccine
- Feb. 5
- By Bennett Lacy
San Diego County brings vaccine distribution sites to rural areas, former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer launches his run for California Governor, and residents in Paradise Hills band together to build sidewalks in their neighborhoods.
Prop. 19 To Bring Big Changes To Property Tax Law Beginning Feb. 16
- Feb. 4
- By John Carroll
It was billed as a way to help people who lost their homes in wildfires and other disasters. But Proposition 19 is much more than that. It could cost Californians who inherit property thousands of dollars in property taxes.
Faulconer Blasts Newsom After Announcing Gubernatorial Bid
- Feb. 2
- By City News Service
Speaking outside Cabrillo Avenue Elementary School in San Pedro, Kevin Faulconer said he was prepared to run in a special election this year if Newsom is recalled via a statewide effort.
Newsom Names June 8 For Special Election To Fill Shirley Weber's Seat
- Feb. 2
- By City News Service
Gov. Gavin Newsom Tuesday set June 8 as the date for a special election to fill the 79th Assembly District seat recently vacated by California Secretary of State Shirley Weber.
Roundtable: A New Approach At The Border
- Jan. 29
- By Bennett Lacy, Mark Sauer
President Joe Biden takes steps to undo some of former President Trump's controversial immigration policies, California's public schools experience a significant drop in enrollment during COVID-19 and a San Diego Congressman joins a bipartisan effort to deal with climate change.
More Than 99% Of Mail-In Ballots Accepted In California Election
- Jan. 22
- Michael R. Blood / Associated Press
The election took place amid the coronavirus pandemic, with the state taking the precautionary step of mailing every voter a ballot. The hope was to discourage large crowds at polling places where infections could potentially spread.
Roundtable: Restaurant Resistance Of COVID-19 Rules
- Jan. 22
- By Bennett Lacy, Mark Sauer
Local restaurants defy COVID-19 rules as a peaceful protest, San Diego's Spanish-speaking community reacts to the end of the Trump era, and the leader of the San Diego Unified School District is chosen for a position in the Biden administration.
Live Updates: Fireworks Light Up Sky To Celebrate Inauguration
- Jan. 19
- By Associated Press
The Latest on Joe Biden's presidential inauguration.
After Losses, Republicans In California Senate Elect Leader
- Jan. 20
- Adam Beam / Associated Press
Republicans voted unanimously Wednesday to replace Sen. Shannon Grove of Bakersfield with Sen. Scott Wilk of Santa Clarita. The change came after two incumbent Republican senators lost their seats in the November election.
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