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Mayor Faulconer ‘Seriously Considering’ Run for Governor as He Aims Barbs at...
Outgoing San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer told Politico.com Thursday that he is “seriously considering” a run for governor, while criticizing Gov. Gavin Newsom’s handling of the pandemic. Faulconer told...
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House Passes Key Legislation for San Diego’s Pioneering ‘Pure Water’...
As site preparation begins for San Diego’s giant drinking water recycling facility in Miramar, Rep. Scott Peters and Mayor Kevin Faulconer on Tuesday celebrated passage of key enabling legislation in...
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Mayor Faulconer Criticizes Latest COVID Lockdown Plans in Fox Interview
Mayor Kevin Faulconer told Fox News on Friday there is “growing anger and frustration” following Gov. Gavin Newsom’s announcement of regional lockdowns to prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed. “We...
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Midway Through Term, Gov. Newsom Grapples With California’s Big Challenges
Speaking to the camera from his home office during the final days of a family quarantine, Gov. Gavin Newsom seemed at times to be giving himself a pep talk, as much as encouraging 40 million...
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Todd Gloria Receives Union-Tribune’s Endorsement in San Diego Mayor’s Race
The San Diego Union-Tribune endorsed Assemblyman Todd Gloria for mayor Friday, citing his experience in city government and the need to bridge a gulf in a diverse city with a history of white mayors....
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City Selects Sites in Serra Mesa, Scripps Ranch for Supportive Housing
The city of San Diego announced Friday it has selected two proposals to develop vacant city-owned properties into permanent housing with on-site supportive services to house veterans, seniors, youth...
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Ex-San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer Joins Effort to Recall Gov. Gavin Newsom
Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, a likely Republican challenger to Gov. Gavin Newsom, Saturday endorsed a statewide effort to recall the governor. Faulconer, who left San Diego City Hall last...
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Former Mayor Kevin Faulconer Officially Exploring Potential Run for Governor
Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer announced Monday he is launching a gubernatorial exploratory committee, the first step in a potential run for California Governor next year. Faulconer, who left...
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San Diego to Host City-Wide, District Meetings on Utility Franchise Agreements
Mayor Todd Gloria announced Thursday the city will host several public forums in the coming month to offer San Diegans an opportunity to provide feedback on the city’s electric and gas franchises. One...
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California Democrats Liken Newsom Recall Effort to Extremist ‘Coup’
A sign at a rally in San Diego in June calls for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recall. Photo by Chris Stone By Ben Christopher | CalMatters When is a constitutionally outlined petition campaign to remove an...
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Newsom Says Decision to End Stay-at-Home Order Based on Science, Not Politics
Gov. Gavin Newsom at a press conference earlier in January. Image from livestream Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has come under fire from some business groups and political opponents for his handling of the...
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San Diego Facing $86 Million Deficit, Midyear Budget Report Says
“The city faced structural budget deficits even before the pandemic wreaked havoc on our economy, leaving us with fewer resources to address our crumbling infrastructure,” Mayor Todd Gloria said....
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Former Mayor Faulconer Confirms Gubernatorial Bid in 2022–Or Earlier in a Recall
Mayor Kevin Faulconer. Photo by Chris Stone Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, a Republican with a reputation as a moderate, formally announced a bid for governor of California on Monday,...
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In San Pedro Launch, Faulconer Pledges ‘California Comeback’ as Governor
Kevin Faulconer, shown in 2016, spoke outside Cabrillo Avenue Elementary School in San Pedro. Photo by Chris Stone Kevin Faulconer made his first public appearance Tuesday following his gubernatorial...
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President Biden Opposes Republican-Backed Recall of Gov. Newsom
Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks outside a new vaccine distribution center. Courtesy of his office President Biden’s press secretary said Tuesday the President opposes the Republican-backed recall effort...
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Trump Loyalist Could Join Faulconer, Cox in Newsom Recall Election Battle
Richard Grenell in the United Nations. Photo via Wikimedia Commons A Trump loyalist with San Diego ties is reportedly considering adding his name to the Republicans who would challenge Gov. Gavin...
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Opinion: Gov. Newsom Works to Polish His Image as Recall Drive Escalates
Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks at Petco Park on Monday. Image from video stream For months, Gov. Gavin Newsom communicated about the COVID-19 pandemic via frequent webcasts in which he cited the latest...
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Amid Growing Protests, Who Has the Power to Reopen California Schools?
Signs on a yard in Del Mar. Photo by Emily Jennewein Increasingly exasperated that most public schools remain closed even as coronavirus cases plummet nearly a year into the pandemic, California...
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California’s Unique Recall Rules Could Spell Trouble for Gov. Gavin Newsom
A simple sign made the point. Woman wants Gavin Newsom to get the boot. Photo by Chris Stone By Ben Christopher | CalMatters If recalls followed the rules of a normal California election — the person...
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Gov. Newsom Defends COVID Policy, Vows California Will ‘Roar Back’ in State...
Gov. Gavin Newsom in Dodger Stadium. Courtesy of the governor’s office Defying his critics and repeatedly preaching that belief in science has guided the state through the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov....
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