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California’s elections watchdog dings two of the anti-Measure B campaign’s largest donors for not disclosing contributions but mystery behind money remains. Read More »
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Opponents of Lilac Hills development won’t have to reveal campaign donors
A nonprofit behind a six-figure contribution to a group opposing the proposed Lilac Hills Ranch development in Valley Center will not have to disclose its donors before the election. Read More »
Dark money, accusations of campaign finance violations roil Lilac Hills Ranch campaign
The fight over Lilac Hills Ranch has made strange bedfellows of environmentalists and developers, spawned three complaints with California's elections watchdog and seen a six-figure donation from a nonprofit that refuses to disclose its source of funds. Read More »
Issa’s and Peters’ voting records show contrasting degrees of party loyalty
Scott Peters ranks as one of the House members most likely to vote against his fellow party members while Darrell Issa is among his caucus's more reliable votes. Read More »
Unions pull support for Peters, Davis after trade vote but impact is limited
Last spring, organized labor pushed hard but unsuccessfully to convince Democratic Representatives Scott Peters and Susan Davis to oppose fast-track consideration of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal. Eight months after they bucked the unions, their labor money has dried up but more serious threats have failed to materialize. Read More »
Obama’s actions unlikely to change San Diego’s low numbers of gun buyers and sellers
San Diego ranks 47th among the state's 58 counties in attempted gun purchases per resident, with just 1.83 attempted purchases per hundred residents. Read More »
Carl DeMaio launches super PAC
Former GOP congressional candidate Carl DeMaio has launched a super PAC. What it's up to is anyone's guess. Read More »
Outside groups pump millions into DeMaio-Peters contest
An avalanche of spending by super PACs and other outside groups has materialized in the homestretch of the race between Rep. Scott Peters and GOP challenger Carl DeMaio, far surpassing the spending of the candidates themselves. Read More »