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Publisher @ncpipeline760, movie quoter, @Broncos enthusiast.

Joined October 2016
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1/ Three North County mayoral races have flipped since Election Night as additional ballots were counted. Encinitas, Vista and Escondido all saw leadership changes while San Marcos continues trending toward a new mayor.
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Hey @mason_herron , do you know what % of the vote is in for Carlsbad?
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Steve Puterski retweeted
The Remaining Ballot Calculator on @TheBallotBook shows what (estimated) needs to happen for the Vista Mayor race to flip: theballotbook.com/results/co…
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2/ San Diego County estimates roughly 540,000 ballots remain outstanding, meaning major shifts are still possible as vote counting continues. North County results: ncpipeline.substack.com/p/20…
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The Vista D1 race has a difference of 29 votes. As for the BOS D5 race, Rebecca Jones has a huge 61%-39% lead over Kyle Krahel.
1/ Several North County races remain razor close with only 37.7% of ballots counted. Encinitas mayor is separated by 27 votes, San Marcos mayor by 36 votes, and San Marcos City Council D2 by just 8 votes.
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1/ Escondido, Solana Beach and NCTD have received more than $2 million in SANDAG funding to expand microtransit services across North County.
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2/ The grants will support new and expanded on-demand transportation programs serving seniors, veterans, students and transit riders while improving first-mile and last-mile connections. Read more: ncpipeline.substack.com/p/sa…
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1/ Oceanside approved emergency stabilization work for the fire-damaged pier hammerhead and allocated $3.38 million in insurance funding as officials prepare for winter storms and future reconstruction.
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2/ Engineers say protecting the existing support pilings is critical. Full restoration work could begin in 2027, with the hammerhead reopening to the public later that year. Read more: ncpipeline.substack.com/p/oc…
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1/ Chamber Chat: What does the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce actually do? October alone included a candidate forum, leadership development, workforce training, networking events, Rising Stars recognition and Harvest Fest.
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1/ The San Diego County Sheriff's Office is investigating a threatening voicemail sent to Encinitas Councilman Marco San Antonio that allegedly included slurs, insults and references to physical violence.
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2/ San Antonio said concerns for his family's safety led him to report the message. His opponent in the D4 council race and supporters alike have condemned the threats as the investigation continues. Read more: ncpipeline.substack.com/p/sh…
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1/ North County campaigns are entering the final weeks before Election Day amid growing controversy. AI-generated campaign materials, ethics complaints, resurfaced social media posts and conflict-of-interest allegations have emerged across several races.
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2/ The disputes span school board, city council and county supervisor contests as candidates face increased scrutiny in the homestretch of campaign season. Read more: ncpipeline.substack.com/p/ca…
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1/ SANDAG ended fiscal year 2026 with 112 open audit corrective actions, nearly half of them overdue, sparking a debate over accountability, compliance and staff workload.
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2/ Agency leaders warned employees are facing intense audit demands, while board members questioned repeated delays and discussed hiring outside experts to help clear the backlog. Read more: ncpipeline.substack.com/p/sa…
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2/ City officials still need to approve the funding, determine operational details and identify long-term funding sources before the project moves forward. Read more: ncpipeline.substack.com/p/oc…
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1/ Oceanside has been awarded $3 million in state funding for a proposed tiny homes project near the Oceanside Navigation Center. The funding would support 17 homes designed to help residents transition out of homelessness.
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The supervisors hold 2 meetings per month — one for legislative and one for land use. A speaker can address 3 items in each of the two meetings for a total of 6, but cannot speak on every item.
Replying to @NCPipeline760
The First Amendment Coalition has questioned whether the policy goes beyond what courts have previously allowed under the Brown Act. The measure passed in a split vote. Read more: ncpipeline.substack.com/p/su…
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A controversial decision by the supervisors. They voted 3-2 to limit how many agenda items an individual can address. They're also asking voters in November for more power through county charter reforms.
1/ The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved new limits on public comment, restricting speakers to three legislative items and three land-use items per meeting. Supporters say it broadens participation; critics say it limits public access.
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