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A Trump supporter stands on Mission Boulevard in Pacific Beach as police cars are lined up on surrounding streets.

4,700 Left Republican Party in San Diego County in January. But Why?

by Ken Stone February 3, 2021February 8, 2021

More than 4,700 San Diego County Republicans fled the party in January, with almost a quarter switching to Democrat. The question is why.

The Rev. Shane Harris (center) stood with county faith, legal and business leaders — and county Supervisor Kristin Gaspar — to promote the "civility pledge" ahead of the election and its aftermath.

San Diego GOP, Democratic Chiefs ‘Gave Me a Headache’ on Civility Pledge

by Ken Stone October 30, 2020January 19, 2021

From left: Andrew Blum, Ken Druck, Carl Luna and Necla Tschirgi. They write: "We sincerely hope that our fears ... will ultimately prove baseless and the days leading up to and weeks following the election will be civil and nonviolent."

San Diego Academics Organize to Deter Potential ‘Historic Civil Unrest’ After Vote

by Ken Stone October 23, 2020January 19, 2021

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 October 14, 2020January 19, 2021

Cindy McCain told moderator Carl Luna: "We have the right to expect more from our leaders. And they need to hear from us — either from the ballot box or through email or whatever, saying just that: Enough of this."

Cindy McCain: Lack of Civility Could Lead to ‘Somebody Pushing the Button’

by Ken Stone October 7, 2020January 19, 2021

After Debate, ‘SNL,’ San Diego’s ‘Restoring Civility’ Talk with McCain Is Timely

by Ken Stone October 5, 2020January 19, 2021

Sara Jacobs' 2019 federal tax returns shows she had an adjusted gross income of $7.18 million.

Sara Jacobs Releases 3 Years of Tax Returns, Answering Call by Congress Rival

by Ken Stone October 2, 2020January 19, 2021

San Diego County Republican Party Chairman Tony Krvaric spoke at the U.S. Grant Hotel.

County GOP Leader Urges Democrats to ‘Reject Extremists,’ ‘Sick Ideas’

by Ken Stone August 21, 2020August 22, 2020

Former Zaire President Mobuto Seso Seko and President Donald Trump.

Opinion: With ‘Mobutu’ Presidency, Trump Willing to Burn Down USA for Power

by Editor August 14, 2020August 15, 2020

County Democratic chair Will Rodriguez-Kennedy (left) and county Republican chair Tony Krvaric have different approaches to the pandemic and dealings with the media.

How San Diego GOP, Democratic Chairs Differ on COVID-19 Reactions

by Ken Stone May 8, 2020May 9, 2020

Crista Anne Curtis (left) holds sign at April 19 protest near Swami's State Beach in Encinitas.

Protest Organizer Cites 2nd Amendment in ‘Free Encinitas’ Facebook Post

by Ken Stone April 30, 2020May 12, 2020

Mannequins at Papaya store appear to be overlooking the empty Mission Valley Mall.

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San Diego County Coronavirus Developments on Tuesday, April 21

by Chris Jennewein April 21, 2020April 22, 2020

RMS Titanic departing Southampton on April 10, 1912.

Opinion: Will Bad Government Sink COVID-19 America Like It Did the Titanic?

by Editor April 21, 2020April 21, 2020

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 February 8, 2020February 9, 2020