Registrar: May Take Weeks to Count All Votes

The San Diego County Registrar said counting will resume on Thursday.

Officials Ask San Diegans to Recycle Campaign Signs

Paper mailers and signs can be placed in the blue recycling bins.

Maienschein Wins Assembly Bid

Brian Maienschein garnered nearly 61 percent of the vote on Tuesday.

Filner Claims Victory in Mayoral Race; DeMaio Concedes

Longtime Democratic congressman beat Councilman Carl DeMaio 51.5 percent to 48.5 percent.

Registrar: No Voter Will Be Shut Out if Polls Have Lines at 8 p.m. Closing

A few of the roughly 6,300 poll workers called in sick Tuesday, but balloting was going smoothly.

Mayoral Candidates Make Final Pitches to Voters

Councilman Carl DeMaio and Rep. Bob Filner made their final pleas for votes on Monday.

Mayor, Council Races Could Shake Up San Diego Politics

San Diegans will vote on two major races on Election Day.

Filner Lands Bill Clinton's Endorsement for Mayor

Rep. Bob Filner announced Wednesday that the former president had endorsed him.

County Supes Schedule Hearing on Campaign Contributions

The county Board of Supervisors has set Dec. 4 as a public hearing about getting rid of the $1,000 limit on political party campaign contributions.

PQ Council Preview: Movie Night & Capital Projects

The Rancho Peñasquitos Town Council is set to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday.

New York Times Profiles Carl DeMaio

The newspaper looks at the councilman and mayoral candidate's struggle to gain support from the LGBT community, even though he is openly gay.

Poll Workers Needed for Election Day

Workers are needed in Carlsbad, Encinitas, Del Mar and Rancho Penasquitos.

Sunday Hours Begin Soon for Rancho Bernardo Library Branch, City Says

Mayor Sanders and Councilman Gloria announce expanded access to several branches.

Voter Registration Record Unlikely; Deadline Is Tuesday for Mail Ballots

Registrar of Voters Deborah Seiler says 2004 county record of 1.51 million seems out of reach.

Peters, Bilbray Receive More Endorsements

The campaign in the 52nd Congressional District between Brian Bilbray and Scott Peters has attracted national attention.

Gov. Brown Endorses Filner for San Diego Mayor

The governor described Rep. Filner as an "independent guy."

Report: City to Have Budget Surpluses for Next 5 Years

Mayor Jerry Sanders' financial staff projects a surplus of $4.9 million in the next fiscal year.

Feinstein: Obama and Romney Both Wrong on Greatest Threat to America

The longtime senator and Intelligence Committee member notes U.S. vulnerability to cyber-attacks.

City Council Approves Proposal to Increase Funding for Arts

The amount given to the city's Commission on Arts and Culture will increase by 129 percent to $17.9 million.

RB Council Preview: Artificial Turf Project

The Rancho Bernardo Community Council is scheduled to discuss a turf project, CPR and a community art project.

Rep. Hunter Returns From Congressional Visit to Afghanistan

The Congressman said more Afghans are "fully trained up," according to a local report.

County Could Set Voter Registration Record with Nov. 6 Presidential Election

As of Sept. 30, county was only 34,000 voters short of record registration of 1.51 million in 2004.

Democratic Insiders Say Obama Won Debate, GOP Responders Split

Patch surveyed influential California Republicans and Democrats for their opinion on the second presidential debate on Tuesday.

Report: San Diego Mayoral Candidates Oppose Red-Light Camera Program

Both Rep. Bob Filner and Councilman Carl DeMaio say they oppose the program, according to a local report.

SDG&E to Continue to Seek Uninsured Wildfire Costs From Customers

The company is looking to recover costs from the 2007 fires.

SD Council Head Endorses Filner for Mayor

Councilman Tony Young announced his endorsement of Rep. Bob Filner for mayor on Tuesday.

City Council Approves 10-Point Cooperation Plan

The principles are aimed at improving communication between the City Council and the mayor.

Update: Filner Still Leads in New Mayoral Race Poll

In a new poll, 47 percent of likely voters preferred Rep. Bob Filner over Councilman Carl DeMaio.

Tax Board Outs Delinquent San Diegans

One San Diego couple owes $7.4 million, according to the state Franchise Tax Board.

Gas Prices Increase Slightly After Gov. Jerry Brown's Order

The average price rose by 1.3 cents—but is the smallest increase during a six-day span.

FDA: How to Avoid Fake Drugs Online

The Food and Drug Administration recently warned the public about the dangers of online pharmacies, and unveiled a new website to help consumers find safe prescription drugs.

Democrats Regain Edge Over GOP in Countywide Voter Registration

More than 100,000 people register online in the first week the service was available.

Leo Hamel Not So Fine with National City: Jeweler Suing Town for $2 Million

City moratorium on shops buying gold is illegal, says celebrity pitchman seen in TV commercials.

Bilingual Poll Workers Needed in Rancho Penasquitos

The county is looking for people who also speak Chinese and Vietnamese to work on Election Day.

Election 2012: Some Fletcher Supporters Shift to DeMaio

Some business leaders who had supported Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher's failed mayoral bid have announced their support for Councilman Carl DeMaio.

New Campaign Law May Double Donor Limits

The change would allow individuals to contribute up to $1,000 for citywide elections.

Election 2012: Fletcher Backs Peters for Congress

The assemblyman and former mayoral candidate threw his support behind Scott Peters in the 52nd Congressional District.

Key State Democrats Feel More Upbeat Than Republicans After Convention

What did influential California Democrats and Republicans have to say about their party convention? Find out the results of our Patch suvey of influential party members.

SDG&E Agrees to Pay Feds $6.4M for 2007 Wildfires

The utility company agreed to the settlement without acknowledging any wrongdoing.

City to Start Bike Rental Program

Locals will be able to rent bikes for commuting and leisure.