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MarketInk: After 50 years of covering politicians, ex-KUSI news director Steve Cohen is running for Congress

by Rick Griffin May 17, 2026, 4:00 p.m.May 17, 2026, 3:23 p.m.

Cohen is challenging longtime incumbent Scott Peters in California’s 50th Congressional District.

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Levin’s Lead Over Congressional Challenger Ebbs; San Diego’s Other Incumbents Cruising

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego Nov. 5, 2024, 11:40 p.m.Nov. 6, 2024, 7:51 a.m.

Evacuees from Afghanistan

Two More San Diego Area Residents Able to Escape Afghanistan, Issa Says

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego Sept. 15, 2021, 10:30 p.m.Sept. 16, 2021, 7:38 a.m.

With supporters chanting "Let him speak," Peace and Freedom Party candidate José Cortés tells crowd he should be allowed to take part in 50th District debate

A Socialist for Congress? Comrade Cortés Aims to Oust Rep. Issa in GOP Heartland

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego July 26, 2021, 11:00 p.m.July 27, 2021, 8:58 a.m.

Darrell Issa, shown at a February debate, dropped his lawsuit against Gov. Gavin Newsom and Secretary of State Alex Padilla seven weeks after it was filed. Photo by Chris Stone

Issa Declares Victory in 50th District, Returns to Congress After 2-Year Absence

by Editor Nov. 7, 2020, 11:55 p.m.Jan. 19, 2021, 8:01 p.m.

Darrell Issa (left) hopes to rejoin Reps. Scott Peters and Juan Vargas (shown at 2016 event) in Congress.

Former Rep. Issa Widens Lead in Race for 50th Congressional District

by Editor Nov. 6, 2020, 11:30 p.m.Jan. 19, 2021, 8:01 p.m.

Ammar Campa-Najjar and Darrell Issa

Issa Takes Lead Over Campa-Najjar in Tight Race for 50th Congressional District

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego Nov. 3, 2020, 11:05 p.m.Jan. 19, 2021, 8:02 p.m.

Darrell Issa (left) hopes to rejoin Reps. Scott Peters and Juan Vargas (shown at 2016 event) in Congress.

Congress Races in San Diego County: 3 with Incumbents and 2 Up for Grabs

by Editor Oct. 22, 2020, 11:30 p.m.Jan. 19, 2021, 7:58 p.m.

Ammar Campa-Najjar and Sara Jacobs were photographed at a public rally.

OMG or Meh? Democratic Gossip: Sara Jacobs Dating Ammar Campa-Najjar

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego Oct. 14, 2020, 11:15 p.m.Jan. 19, 2021, 7:58 p.m.

Darrell Issa denies accusations by End Citizens United of violating rules overseen by the Federal Election Commission.

Darrell Issa Broke ‘Soft Money’ Rules of Federal Campaign Law, D.C. Group Says

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego Oct. 8, 2020, 11:30 p.m.Aug. 9, 2022, 2:51 a.m.

Ammar Campa-Najjar and Darrell Issa

Opinion: Gun Rights Activist Urges Voters to Leave CA50 District Ballot Blank

by Editor Sept. 16, 2020, 10:05 p.m.Jan. 19, 2021, 7:56 p.m.

Carl DeMaio (left) eyes fellow GOP candidate Darrell Issa during 2-hour forum at Maxine Theater attended by more than 400 people.

It’ll be Darrell Issa vs. Ammar Campa-Najjar in Runoff to Replace CA50’s Hunter

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego March 3, 2020, 11:35 p.m.March 4, 2020, 4:18 a.m.

Carl DeMaio (left) eyes fellow GOP candidate Darrell Issa during 2-hour forum at Maxine Theater attended by more than 400 people.

Issa Unloads on ‘Lying’ Rival DeMaio as Campa-Najjar Clarifies Trump Stance

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego Feb. 8, 2020, 11:55 p.m.Feb. 9, 2020, 12:12 p.m.

Brian Jones

Sen. Brian Jones Makes the Cut: Added to Valley Center CA50 Congress Debate

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego Jan. 17, 2020, 11:30 p.m.Jan. 18, 2020, 7:13 a.m.