Joyce ahead of incumbent Jensen for District 1 Oceanside City Council seat

OsideNews • November 9, 2022

Oceanside District 1 City Council member Kori Jensen was just behind candidate Eric Joyce as of early Nov. 8 election results released Wednesday morning by the San Diego County Registrar of Voters.

Franklin ahead of Vargas in first open race for Vista mayor in 12 years

OsideNews • November 9, 2022

John Franklin was ahead of Cipriano Vargas in the race for Vista mayor after voting closed Nov. 8.

Kranz holds lead for Encinitas mayor; District 3 close; cannabis tax winning

North Coast Current • November 9, 2022

Encinitas Councilman Tony Kranz appeared headed toward a mayoral victory after voting wrapped up for the midterms on Tuesday, Nov. 8, but at least one City Council seat was in close contention, according to early results.

Early vote tally: Carlsbad pool measure iffy; Blackburn ahead for mayor

North Coast Current • November 9, 2022

Carlsbad’s Measure J — which sought voter approval of a million-dollar increase for the updating of a city pool — was running just about 50/50 based on early results from the Nov. 8 elections.

From ‘rough-and-tumble’ to the ‘gnarliest’ — Encinitas mayoral hopefuls, observers note vitriolic turn

Stephen Wyer • November 3, 2022

A growing number of electoral candidates and activists in Encinitas are expressing concern over what’s being described as an unusually vitriolic and hostile political climate heading into next week’s midterm election.

Incumbents winning in Encinitas; Gaspar headed for county loss

North Coast Current • November 4, 2020

Encinitas-related battles for office are leading to incumbent victories for City Council and the ouster of a county Board of Supervisors member after a contentious election that came to a close Nov. 3.

Solana Beach voters elect first mayor in uncontested race

North Coast Current • November 4, 2020

In a local election season generally marked by contentious arguments and some close votes, Solana Beach saw resounding victories for City Council candidates in races without competition Nov. 3, including the city’s first elected mayor.

Letter: Blakespear a proven leader as Encinitas mayor

November 1, 2020

When Catherine Blakespear was elected to the city council in 2014, and as mayor in 2016 and 2018, she provided leadership that allowed for diverse opinions, public input, inclusiveness and transparency. That’s why all of the current Encinitas elected City Council members — and numerous other local leaders — are supporting her reelection.

With city seats unopposed, it’s calmer campaigning in Solana Beach

Julia Shapero • October 31, 2020

All three City Council candidates in Solana Beach are running unopposed this election season, leading to a less contentious race, but also a slight decrease in community engagement, candidates said.

From pledges to the polls, Encinitas grapples with dearth of election civility

Ethan Edward Coston • October 31, 2020

As national political debate becomes plagued with toxicity and disinformation, Encinitas residents have noticed the same behavior trickle into local elections, such as the city’s mayoral race.

Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation Returns through August 31

OsideNews • August 4, 2020

Oceanside CA— Oceanside Mayor Peter Weiss joins Mayors across the country in the 2020 Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, taking place August 1-31. This friendly competition...

Encinitas Mayor Blakespear announces re-election bid

North Coast Current • April 12, 2020

Encinitas Mayor Catherine Blakespear took to Facebook Live on Saturday, April 11, to announce her re-election bid in the midst of California’s coronavirus stay-at-home order.