Carl Luna Archives - Times of San Diego

San Diego Mesa College political scientist Carl Luna.

Opinion: Christian nationalists could decide tomorrow I’m no longer white

by Carl Luna Oct. 10, 2025, 10:00 a.m.Oct. 9, 2025, 1:36 p.m.

Christian nationalists are trying to tear apart the very social fabric woven by WWII that allowed my Italian family to be seen as white and Christian.

Experts pick Rep. Issa to win in 2026, unless Democrats ride a ‘seismic shift’

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego May 7, 2025, 5:29 p.m.

San Diego County Supervisor Nora Vargas. Photo by Chris Stone

As Supervisor, Nora Vargas Didn’t Report ‘Personal Safety’ Fears to Sheriff, Police

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego Jan. 9, 2025, 10:55 p.m.Jan. 10, 2025, 2:21 p.m.

Moderator Carl Luna.

Threats to Local Elected Officials Studied: Nearly Half of Women Consider Quitting

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego May 31, 2024, 11:55 p.m.June 1, 2024, 6:42 a.m.

Congress race between Matt Gunderson (left) and Rep. Mike Levin is focus of British tabloid The Daily Mail.

Toss-Up in Congress Race of Rep. Levin vs. Matt Gunderson? GOP Poll Is Scrutinized

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego April 29, 2024, 11:05 p.m.April 30, 2024, 10:15 a.m.

Entrance to City Hall

Outgoing City Atty. Mara Elliott Says Ethics Commission Needs Greater Independence

by JW August • Times of San Diego March 14, 2024, 11:15 p.m.March 15, 2024, 7:49 a.m.

Kevin Faulconer’s Wife of 24 Years Files for Divorce Amid His Run for County Supervisor

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego Nov. 29, 2023, 7:30 a.m.Nov. 29, 2023, 10:08 a.m.

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 • Times of San Diego Feb. 3, 2021, 11:45 p.m.Feb. 8, 2021, 10:24 a.m.

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 • Times of San Diego Oct. 30, 2020, 11:55 p.m.Jan. 19, 2021, 8:01 p.m.

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 • Times of San Diego Oct. 23, 2020, 11:55 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.

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

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

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego Oct. 5, 2020, 11:05 p.m.Jan. 19, 2021, 7:57 p.m.

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 • Times of San Diego Oct. 2, 2020, 11:55 p.m.Jan. 19, 2021, 7:57 p.m.