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State auditors found the San Ysidro School District’s former superintendent and his top deputy engaged in possible financial fraud and misuse of district funds. Read More »
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Despite incumbency, Councilwoman Cole could be underdog in fall election
Has San Diego Councilwoman Myrtle Cole become an underdog in her re-election bid? Read More »
Supervisors: Strong Democratic showing in possible swing seat; Desmond dominates more Republican district
It’s no secret that Democratic leaders want to elect one of their own to the all-Republican San Diego County Board of Supervisors this fall. Read More »
Mapping the vote in San Diego’s key 2018 primary races
Our maps allow you to explore voting results by precinct in six of this year’s most high-profile races: the 49th and 50th congressional districts; the 4th and 5th county Board of Supervisors districts; district attorney; and sheriff. Read More »
Election day money facts to help you vote
A lot of different sources of money can back a politician’s run for office. By knowing where that money is coming from, voters can learn about the priorities and connections of candidates on the ballot. Read More »
Outside spending ramps up as Tuesday’s election approaches
With the election Tuesday, groups are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars in San Diego County’s most competitive races. Read More »
Update: San Marcos mayor cleared of campaign finance complaint in bid for county supervisor seat
Six days before the June 5 election, the city of San Marcos appointed an outside attorney on Wednesday to investigate a complaint alleging Mayor Jim Desmond violated city campaign finance laws as part of his run for the county Board of Supervisors. Read More »
David Alvarez raises $119,000 for county supervisor race — in 2020
San Diego Councilman David Alvarez is barred by term limits from running for re-election this year, but he’s not done with local politics. Read More »
Outside money supporting DA candidate Jones-Wright tops $1.5 million
The outside money spent by pro-Genevieve Jones-Wright PACs in the San Diego County district attorney’s race has reached $1.5 million. Read More »
Competing Mission Valley stadium measures gear up for expensive campaign fight
San Diego voters should brace themselves for a high-dollar contest this November when they’ll be asked to decide between two competing stadium measures to transform prime city-owned real estate in Mission Valley. It’s six months before that election, and three campaign committees have already raised more than $7.4 million to spend on the ballot measures. The SoccerCity proposal calls for ... Read More »