Local Politics

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New vote totals show countywide, citywide sales tax hikes both still falling short

Both Measures G and E, which would increase sales taxes in San Diego County and the city of San Diego respectively, are on track to fail

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$28M ‘library of the future’ opens in Pacific Highlands Ranch

The 18,000-square-foot, all-electric facility includes conference rooms, cozy nooks, outdoor areas and a tech-centric idea lab

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San Diego has put off $1 billion in routine building maintenance, audit says

The city has been spending far less than it should on its billions in real-estate holdings — and what it has been spending it's spent the wrong way, the city auditor says.

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New vote totals don’t help San Diego sales tax measure

Supporters had said they expected Measure E to surpass the simple majority it needs because of city voting trends and a rush of late campaign spending.

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Coronado city council race still too close to call, but John Duncan has clear path to mayoral victory

Amy Steward and Laura Wilkinson Sinton are neck and neck for one of two open positions on the council.

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Criminal prosecutor tapped to lead San Diego ethics panel, as voters hand it more power

Bryn Kirvin could succeed Sharon Spivak, just after voters chose to bolster its independence by passing Measure D.

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San Diego city races appear on track for a sweep by incumbents

And in the race for the only open seat, the deputy to the termed-out incumbent is leading.

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San Diego’s sales tax hike is trailing. Here’s why supporters say Measure E could win after all.

Voting trends on a similar city measure two years ago could prove instructive, they say.

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Council candidates in tight race in La Mesa

Early results show strong support for Measure L

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County and city of San Diego sales tax measures falling short

Both a countywide sales tax increase and a separate sales tax hike proposed within the city of San Diego were falling short of the support needed to pass in early election returns.

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Early results look good for Santee incumbents, not for sales tax hike

Mayor, City Council member each face one challenger

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El Cajon tax measure, incumbent council member leading

Voters appear to endorse extending sales tax increase

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Lower speed limits, more roundabouts, wider crosswalks: How San Diego hopes to finally reduce traffic deaths

City officials concede they won't meet the main goal of their current citywide Vision Zero campaign, which they launched in 2015 to reduce traffic fatalities to zero within a decade.

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‘A little nervous,’ but confident: How officials, police and poll workers are preparing for Election Day

Amid concerns about potential threats, officials say they are 'taking this seriously' and will be ready in case of an emergency.

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Over animal-rights advocates’ objections, city OKs $150,000 to promote controversial rodeo

The agency rejected a similar request last month. The fight comes as San Diego Councilmember Kent Lee and the San Diego Humane Society pursue legislation to crack down on rodeos.

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Should San Diego spend millions to lure big sports events? A proposed city fund could do just that

City officials say the timing is ideal with some major global events on the horizon, the recent addition of Snapdragon Stadium as a venue and the possibility of getting a replacement for the sports arena in coming years.

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State election regulators investigating Desmond’s work opposing Measure G

In a letter released Thursday, the California Fair Political Practices Commission confirmed it's moving forward on a complaint filed against the North County supervisor last month.

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In county’s tightest House race, Levin still leads challenger Gunderson by double-digit margin, poll finds

The Democratic incumbent representing coastal North County in the 49th Congressional District holds a lead similar to the one he did earlier this month.