City News Service

Democrat Akilah Weber secured a victory Wednesday in the race for the 39th Senate District, defeating Republican Bob Divine with 61.5% of the vote in the only state Senate race alongside six Assembly seats on the ballot.

San Diego City Council President Sean Elo-Rivera appeared likely to retain the Council District 9 seat after taking a significant lead tonight over retired Marine sergeant major and San Diego police officer Terry Hoskins.

Anderson recently said he was seeking a second term because "there's more to do" — while Gina Jacobs, a Port of San Diego official, is challenging him election "to provide a different perspective."

Vargas, a Democrat and board chairwoman, was first elected in 2020 to replace Greg Cox, a longtime board member termed out of office. She is the first Hispanic woman to serve on the board.

Due to high winds, Mountain Empire Unified officials announced schools in its district will be closed Wednesday.

San Diego Registrar of Voters Cynthia Paes said as many as 500,000 mail-in ballots are expected to be dropped off on Election Day.

The announcement comes after a judge struck down San Diego's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, saying only the state can make that a requirement.

Earlier this month, supervisors unanimously voted to oppose any further placements of sexually violent predators until local jurisdictions are able to fully participate in the placement process, including having full veto authority.