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Views on the use of the Flock camera systems at city intersections and federal agents’ immigration enforcement activity divided the six candidates seeking Encinitas city elected positions Thursday during a voter forum. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters North County, San Diego organization, the event attracted a nearly standing room-only crowd of some 150 people at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. Encinitas has three city races on the Nov. 3 ballot — the mayor’s position, plus the District 3 and District 4 City Council races. There are two candidates running for each of the three spots on the ballot, and […]

Gilbert Aubrey Davidson stands with a group of women seated in electric cars at the Panama California Exposition in Balboa Park, circa 1915. The cars were called electriquettes. Davidson, founder of the Southern Trust and Commerce Bank, was president of the Chamber of Commerce. He came up with the idea of San Diego hosting an exposition and became known as “the father of the exposition.” The San Diego Union-Tribune historical photos are provided by the San Diego History Center. To browse additional materials visit https://collections.sandiegohistory.org/.  

The proposal aims to keep the popular site for water activities open, even as water levels fluctuate.

The candidates were asked to explain their priorities

Council voted 4-1 to direct city staff to seek out information on costs, potential camera locations and collision data

Councilmember’s bid to bypass ad hoc advisory process fails 3-2, as mayoral race sharpens divide over how to close city’s budget deficit.

The follow-up CASPER survey, running Thursday through Saturday, will be compared to findings from a 2024 assessment that found widespread health concerns among South Bay residents.

Controversial Starlight Solar development in Anza Borrego Desert was unanimously approved despite resident pushback.

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An internal review of how San Diego County handles records requests found a process marred by delays, staff shortages and inconsistent rules.