The San Diego County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday finalized plans to fill the seat formerly held by Nora Vargas before her abrupt exit from elected office through a special election.

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 unexpectedly stepped down before the start of her second term.

"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.

The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday set a special primary election for April 8 to fill the District 1 seat vacated by Nora Vargas.

Candidates vying to replace San Diego County Supervisor Nora Vargas are sprinting toward a March 10 primary vote. This week, they’re honing messages, courting donors and angling for key endorsements.

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously decided to fill the vacant District 1 seat by special election during a special meeting on Jan. 14, 2025. The special election is scheduled for April 8,

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.

Vivian Moreno has charted a middle course on the San Diego City Council, aligning with labor unions, business interests and law enforcement. Setting her sights on the Board of Supervisors, she promises “change” in South San Diego County.

“Comenzamos cada año y cada ciclo presupuestario desde cero en cuanto a la financiación para personas sin hogar,” dijo Alex Visotzky, becario de políticas de California en la Alianza Nacional para Acabar con la Desesperación. “Esta es una crisis que lleva décadas en desarrollo, y necesitaremos un compromiso continuo para salir de ella.”

Mexico border, immigrants at risk of deportation are seeking to live undetected through an unprecedented crackdown.

Los demócratas superan a los republicanos casi dos a uno en el sur del condado de San Diego. Pero Donald Trump ganó terreno en la región en noviembre, especialmente entre los latinos y cerca de la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México.

The programs depend on temporary sources of funding from Washington and the state that may be drying up. Finding sustainable funds has been a challenge.