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McAllister served as the county's taxation head for 23 years, from 2002 to 2025. The cause of death was not immediately available. -
In Poway, there's a recall election for Councilmember Tony Blain, who has been accused of vote trading, threats and harassment. Poway District 2 voters will decide whether to remove Blain from office, or to keep him on the City Council. -
Cohen — who has spent the last five years as chief of staff to Rep. Juan Vargas, D-San Diego — replaces Dan McAllister, who left the position for which he was elected for six terms on Aug. 2. Cohen will finish McAllister's term, which expires in January 2027. -
Martinez urged rejection of the OIG proposal and to focus on "collaborative" solutions that build on the department's progress in accountability and rehabilitation, stating the agency already operates under more than 20 oversight bodies. -
The policies set guidelines on permitting federal authorities to enter county facilities, and address people impersonating federal officers. -
Seaside Ridge is a proposed 259-unit apartment complex with 42 low-income units. The project has been stuck in legal maneuvering since 2022. -
The board voted 4-1 for Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe's ordinance to strengthen the Citizens Law Enforcement Review Board, a move she hailed afterward as "a bold and necessary step forward." -
With the possibilities of a government shutdown, federal employees will be working without pay and delays likely will occur across many services. -
The vote expands the county program that began in 2021 to provide legal representation for migrant children appearing in immigration court.
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