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Three Candidates Face Off For San Diego City Attorney
- Jan. 23
- By Joe Hong
Transparency advocate Cory Briggs and Peter Mesich, a former deputy city attorney, are challenging incumbent Mara Elliott in the March primary.
Roundtable: The Race To Replace San Diego's Mayor
- Jan. 24
- By Pat Finn
The panel looks at San Diego politics and the city's ability to solve big problems — homelessness, housing affordability, infrastructure — through the 2020 races for mayor and city council.
Republican Challenging Trump Visits San Diego, Meets With African American Leaders
- Jan. 24
- By Joe Hong
The former Massachusetts governor held a roundtable meeting at Bowlegged Barbecue in Southeast San Diego to discuss everything from homelessness to criminal justice reform.
San Diego Voters Will Decide How City Auditor Is Chosen
- Jan. 24
- By Andrew Bowen
San Diego has been without a permanent city auditor for nearly a year and a half. Measure D aims to fix that by shifting the power to appoint the auditor from the mayor to the City Council.
Measure A Would Dramatically Change How Rural Land Is Developed In San Diego County
- Jan. 24
- By Erik Anderson
San Diego County could see sweeping changes in its land-use rules for unincorporated areas if Measure A passes on the March ballot.
Residents In San Diego City Council District 9 Speak Their Minds
- Jan. 23
- By Ebone Monet
Several are vying to replace San Diego City Council President Georgette Gomez in the district that includes City Heights, Kensington and the College Area. Neighborhood residents talk about issues that matter to them.
Different Shades Of Blue In City Council District 1 Race
- Jan. 23
- By Andrew Bowen
The coastal district used to be partisan battleground. But in this year's election not one of eight people running is a Republican.
Proposition 13 Would Issue $15 Billion In Bonds For School Renovations
- Jan. 22
- By Joe Hong
The $15 billion statewide bond would fund facility improvements for schools and colleges across the state, prioritizing the neediest schools with the most serious safety concerns. But these benefits come at a cost for taxpayers.
City Council District 3 Candidates Differ In Approaches To Homelessness
- Jan. 22
- By Andrew Bowen
Whoever wins the race for San Diego City Council District 3 will represent some of the city’s most urban neighborhoods. The district includes downtown, Bankers Hill, Hillcrest, Mission Hills, North Park and Normal Heights, and is the epicenter of the local homelessness crisis.
Democratic Assemblyman Maienschein Faces A Challenger From His Former Party
- Jan. 21
- By Amita Sharma
Republican June Cutter says she entered the 77th Assembly District race, in part, because of Brian Maienschein's support for a bill that imposed tougher standards for use of force by police.
San Diego's District 7 Race Features Four Political Newcomers
- Jan. 21
- By Claire Trageser
The primary field includes three Democrats and one Republican. Voter registration numbers favor the Democrats who hope to build on their 6-3 council majority.
One Republican, 2 Dems Vie For San Diego City Council District 5, Once A GOP Stronghold
- Jan. 20
- By Claire Trageser
Three major candidates, two Democrats and a Republican, are running in the March primary to replace termed-out Councilman Mark Kersey.
Two Establishment Democrats, A Republican And An Outsider Vying For San Diego Mayor
- Jan. 17
- By Andrew Bowen, Claire Trageser
All of the candidates have long histories in San Diego, and three of them are current or past City Council members: Todd Gloria and Barbara Bry, both Democrats, and Scott Sherman, a Republican. Also in the race is community activist Tasha Williamson, who has never held elected office.
San Diego County Republican Party Plans To Focus On AB 5, School Choice To Win
- Jan. 13
- By Brooke Ruth, Maureen Cavanaugh
The San Diego County Republican Party is summoning the party faithful Monday night to meet and discuss 2020 issues and candidates.
Business Report: Lime Scooters Leave San Diego
- Jan. 10
- By Bennett Lacy, Maya Trabulsi
How the ongoing impeachment of President Donald Trump might delay action on the USMCA trade deal; Lime pulls its scooters out of San Diego; and the new television deal for the Mountain West conference.
Roundtable: Duncan Hunter Resigns
- Jan. 10
- By Mark Sauer, Pat Finn
On Monday, Congressman Duncan D. Hunter will resign. There will be no special election for the 50th Congressional District. Local vets reveal their thoughts on the situation with Iran. And homelessness is spreading to the suburbs.
Poway School District Hopes To Repair Classrooms And Reputation With $448 Million Bond
- Jan. 10
- By Joe Hong
Ten years after the district passed a $105 million bond that ended up costing nearly $1 billion, new leadership is urging the community to renovate aging facilities.
Thousands Of Nonpartisan San Diegans Still Haven't Taken Action To Vote For President
- Jan. 2
- By Tarryn Mento
The county’s top election official is warning nonpartisan voters to act now if they want to vote for president in the March primary.
Roundtable: Top Stories Of 2019
- Dec. 27, 2019
- By Bennett Lacy, Mark Sauer
We look back at some of the biggest stories from the past year with our panel of San Diego journalists.
Roundtable: President Trump Is Impeached
- Dec. 20, 2019
- By Bennett Lacy, Mark Sauer
The House of Representatives approves the impeachment of President Donald Trump, Democratic presidential candidates hold a debate in Southern California, and companies cut freelance workers as a result of California's new gig economy law.
Business Report: What The USMCA Trade Deal Means For San Diego
- Dec. 13, 2019
- By Bennett Lacy
Democrats and President Trump make progress toward approving a new trade deal, a new round of tariffs is on hold, and a leadership change for Jack in the Box.
Roundtable: The Truth About The Afghanistan War
- Dec. 13, 2019
- By Bennett Lacy, Mark Sauer
A Washington Post report details misleading public information over the course of the war in Afghanistan, San Diego has a stark racial gap when it comes to arrests and drug prosecutions, and the new religious themed Legacy International Center opens in Mission Valley.
MTS Leaders Discuss Possibilities For Transit Ballot Measure
- Dec. 12, 2019
- By Andrew Bowen
Metropolitan Transit System officials Thursday debated what public transit improvements should be in a potential tax measure for 2020 ballot. A key question is whether to fund a new trolley line or focus on improving the existing bus and trolley network.
Roundtable: Hunter's Guilty Plea; Poway Water Woes; Al Gore
- Dec. 6, 2019
- By Bennett Lacy, Mark Sauer
No longer a witch hunt. Duncan Hunter now says he's guilty of corruption. What's next for the East County congressman and those running to replace him? An inconvenient truth. Al Gore brings his climate message to San Diego as scientists escalate their warnings for our planet. And, more than an inconvenience. How the water problem in Poway could end up costing the city millions.
How Will Hunter's Guilty Plea Affect The 50th District Race?
- Dec. 4, 2019
- By Priya Sridhar
Republican Congressman Duncan Hunter's resignation was not part of his plea deal on campaign finance crimes. But federal prosecutors believe it was understood by Hunter and his defense team.