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Both candidates are trying to step out of their shadows and show that they should be trusted to keep people in custody alive
Oct. 28, 2022
Bond funds are routinely used to pay for immediate needs, not the long-term capital improvements nominally required by state law.
Oct. 28, 2022
The candidates’ shortcomings make deciding whom to vote for a daunting task.
Oct. 28, 2022
Republican Jones is AWOL on addressing the climate emergency’s effects on his constituents. Democrat Rocha grasps the need for comprehensive change.
Oct. 27, 2022
Both candidates are flawed, but the Encinitas mayor has needed experience. Her opponent’s explanations for his dubious past remarks aren’t persuasive.
Oct. 27, 2022
The Assembly member would provide a smart perspective on some major California issues. He is not the Trump-like cartoon his opponent describes.
Oct. 26, 2022
The Chula Vista councilmember and state coastal commissioner needs to be a change agent in Sacramento if elected. More of the same isn’t good enough.
Oct. 26, 2022
Its ballot language leaves out the key fact that it is a decisive first step toward imposing new fees on thousands of households. That’s deceptive.
Oct. 22, 2022
Endorsement: San Diego’s Measure C — a much-needed response to the housing crisis — deserves support
The claim that dropping the 30-foot height limit on buildings in the Midway area would lead to the Miami Beach-ification of the coast is propaganda
Oct. 21, 2022
There is no evidence supporting the argument that the repeal is needed for the city to avoid losing state and federal funds for construction projects
Oct. 21, 2022
City leaders must act quickly and equitably to respond to the child care shortage, but in a much smarter way
Oct. 21, 2022
Both Democratic candidates have strong backgrounds and a command of the issues. But Lee’s coalition-building approach on housing has more promise.
Oct. 20, 2022
She has both brought genuine improvements to her district and been an effective, insightful watchdog on major city issues
Oct. 20, 2022
Endorsement: Why Monica Montgomery Steppe has earned a new term in San Diego City Council District 4
She has been an outspoken leader on law enforcement reforms, the Ash Street debacle and the need for closer oversight at City Hall
An elected politician who openly describes critics as ignorant and ducks participating in campaign forums may be in the wrong profession
Oct. 19, 2022
The state’s failure to get anticipated revenue from pot taxes shows how much legal shops are undercut by those which don’t pay for taxes, safety tests
Oct. 15, 2022
The Laguna Niguel Republican offers common sense on a wide range of issues. Her opponent would reinforce the status quo in a state that needs change.
Oct. 14, 2022
Bruce-Lane refused to answer questionnaires or meet the editorial board — even though we previously endorsed a fellow Republican over Maienschein
Oct. 14, 2022
Endorsement: Here’s why voters should choose Marie Waldron over Randy Voepel in Assembly District 75
The former Assembly minority leader is a problem-solver, not a bomb-thrower. Her opponent cheered on the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Oct. 14, 2022
Endorsement: Chris Ward has lived up to high expectations, deserves new term in Assembly District 78
His past legislative experience is paying off. His insightful views on housing issues, especially speculators warping the market, are badly needed.
Oct. 13, 2022
San Clemente railroad crisis bears out her warning about coastal erosion threat. Meanwhile, her Republican opponent sees radicals everywhere he looks.
Oct. 13, 2022
The obstetrician has been a strong voice on key issues, especially learning loss among struggling students due to pandemic distance learning.
Oct. 12, 2022
The former San Diego council member looks to be a pragmatic state lawmaker who balances ambitious goals with concerns about their cost and impact.
Oct. 12, 2022
He showed a fluency on the issues, starting with the achievement gap and the need for the district to practice “maximum openness” in dealing with the public.
Oct. 7, 2022
Voters in the San Diego Unified School District have a compelling choice of two school board candidates
Oct. 7, 2022
Measure would impose an additional 1.75 percent tax on Californians making more than $2 million a year to raise funds for zero-emission vehicle subsidies and infrastructure and for wildfire suppression and prevention
Oct. 7, 2022
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