"At this time, there are no known or active threats towards Chairwoman Nora Vargas or any of the county supervisors," said the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.

When County Chair Nora Vargas suddenly announced her resignation last month, it set off a race to fill her influential seat on the Board of Supervisors. The four remaining supervisors voted Tuesday to hold a special election in April to choose her replacement.

During a special meeting on January 14, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to hold a special election for the District 1 vacancy due to the resignation of

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to hold a special election to fill the vacancy created by former Supervisor Nora Vargas' surprise resignation. Why it matters: Nearly 650,

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif — The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to hold a special election to fill the District 1 seat that became vacant after Chair Nora Vargas' surprise announcement that she would step down and not serve a second term, despite winning reelection in November.

The seat became vacant earlier this month after Chair Nora Vargas' surprise announcement that she would step down and not serve a second term, despite winning reelection in November.

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors Tuesday is scheduled to decide how it will fill the District 1 seat that became vacant earlier this month after Chair Nora Vargas' surprise announcement that she would step down and not serve a second term,

On Jan. 14, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors faced a crucial decision: appoint or hold a special election for Nora Vargas’ replacement. In a unanimous vote, they chose democracy -–

After hearing dozens of public comments, the county Board of Supervisors agreed Tuesday to call a special election to replace Nora Vargas following her surprise departure.

Democrats outnumber Republicans nearly two to one in South San Diego County. But Donald Trump gained ground in the region in November, especially among Latinos and near the U.S.-Mexico border. The surprising shift suggests Democrats’ hold on the region may be slipping.

A group of researchers from local universities are working to make sure South Bay community members living through the sewage crisis are heard through science.