For all the money and effort thrown into the District 4 Board of Supervisors race, it wasn’t a close contest in the end. Democrat Nathan Fletcher won the central San Diego seat in a landslide with 66 percent of the vote to Republican Bonnie Dumanis’ 34 percent. Read More »
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 »
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 »
A weekly roundup for May 28 - June 1, including details about outside money in three San Diego County races and a campaign finance investigation. Read More »
With the election Tuesday, groups are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars in San Diego County’s most competitive races. Read More »
Here's a breakdown of how much outside groups are spending in three heated county races: 49th Congressional, DA and 4th District Board of Supervisors. Read More »
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 »
New rules would restrict gifts and personal recognition supervisors can receive for doling out taxpayer-funded grants Read More »
The Community Enhancement Program is San Diego County's lesser known, or regulated, discretionary grant fund. Read More »
San Diego County supervisors each have discretion over $2 million a year, and they are not allowed to accept personal recognition for the grants they give. Nevertheless, some have. Read More »
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