Steve Vaus Archives - Times of San Diego

Portrait of Poway Councilman Tony Blain.

Crime

Poway councilman facing recall election charged with bribery, perjury

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego Oct. 24, 2025, 5:40 p.m.Oct. 24, 2025, 8:06 p.m.

Tony Blain, who already is facing recall in Poway’s Nov. 4 special election, was charged with two counts of bribery in a criminal complaint filed Friday.

Poway Mayor Steve Vaus said his community will heal together.

Recall Drive Against Poway Mayor Vaus Falls Short by at Least 1,500 Signatures

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego Feb. 17, 2022, 11:45 p.m.Feb. 18, 2022, 11:07 a.m.

Poway Mayor Steve Vaus said his community will heal together.

Poway Recall Group Targets Mayor Vaus, Alleges Criminal Acts on Charity Concerts

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego Oct. 29, 2021, 11:55 p.m.Oct. 30, 2021, 5:12 p.m.

mayors

Poway Mayor Steve Vaus Hands over Chairmanship of SANDAG Board of Trustees

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego Dec. 18, 2020, 5:05 p.m.Jan. 19, 2021, 8:04 p.m.

Democrat Catherine Blakespear received praise from outgoing Republican chair Steve Vaus of Poway and San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer.

Environmental Group Hails Election of Encinitas Mayor as SANDAG Chair

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego Dec. 4, 2020, 3:48 p.m.Jan. 19, 2021, 8:04 p.m.

Joel Anderson

Joel Anderson Declares Victory in Tight Supervisor Race After Tally is Certified

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego Dec. 3, 2020, 10:45 p.m.Jan. 19, 2021, 8:03 p.m.

Joel Anderson

Joel Anderson ‘Locks Up’ County Supervisor Seat, Conservative Site Says

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego Dec. 2, 2020, 11:30 p.m.Jan. 19, 2021, 8:03 p.m.

Joel Anderson

Anderson Leads Vaus by 259 Votes in Second District Supervisors Race

by Christine Huard • Times of San Diego Nov. 16, 2020, 5:38 p.m.Jan. 19, 2021, 8:01 p.m.

Republican Joel Anderson visits with supporters while trailing in race for the state Board of Equalization.

Anderson’s Lead Over Vaus Grows to 238 in East County Supervisor Race

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Nov. 16, 2020, 9:13 a.m.Jan. 19, 2021, 8:00 p.m.

Joel Anderson

Anderson’s Lead Over Vaus Grows to 238 Votes in Close Supervisor Race

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Nov. 15, 2020, 8:30 a.m.Jan. 19, 2021, 8:02 p.m.

Joel Anderson was introduced as an avid proponent of border security, stopping illegal immigration and decreasing taxes. "He has the most conservative voting record, I think, in California," the club was told.

Anderson’s Lead Continues to Grow in District 2 Supervisors’ Race

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego Nov. 13, 2020, 6:12 p.m.Jan. 19, 2021, 8:02 p.m.

Joel Anderson

Anderson Extends Slight Lead Over Vaus to 135 Votes in County Supervisors Race

by Editor Nov. 12, 2020, 10:55 p.m.Jan. 19, 2021, 8:01 p.m.

Joel Anderson was introduced as an avid proponent of border security, stopping illegal immigration and decreasing taxes. "He has the most conservative voting record, I think, in California," the club was told.

Anderson Passes Vaus in County Supervisors Race, Leads by 7 Votes

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego Nov. 10, 2020, 11:45 p.m.Jan. 19, 2021, 8:00 p.m.

2020 Election

Vaus Lead Over Anderson Shrinks to 715 Votes in County Supervisors Race

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego Nov. 6, 2020, 6:12 p.m.Jan. 19, 2021, 8:01 p.m.