Arguably the biggest local politics story of the year was the collapse of former County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher.
He was one of the most powerful elected officials in the region, on the fast track for state Senate. But he resigned from the Board of Supervisors and as Metropolitan Transit System board chair after he was accused of sexual harassment and assault by an MTS employee.
This scandal spawned two big stories that shaped San Diego politics this year:
This week, we have an update in the saga and discuss questions still unanswered.
Other talking points: When palm trees fight back. Who's going to replace Monica Mongtomery Steppe on the San Diego City Council? Sunbreak drama.
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Oh Boy! Another Election
New Police Data Shows Less Stops, More Racial Disparity
Whitburn Loses Ground at MTS
Gorgeous and Troubling
This Could be Whitburn's Moment
The Fall of Nathan Fletcher
The End of 101 Ash
Mayor Gloria Won't Take No for an Answer
Downtown Is Poppin' Well, Sort of
San Diego's Detox Bed Deficit
Mira Mesa's Climate Goals Don't Add Up
Why Police Are So Slow
No Silver Bullets
Covid's Deadly Political Divide
'I Do Declare...'
Bonus Rep. Sara Jacobs on Why We May Be Building Too Many Navy Ships (and More)
The Great Gas Stove Debate
San Diego Is 'Rising'
How to Find Control While Homeless
State of the City Preview
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