Related: If you haven\u2019t already, check out our inaugural 2026 No BS Voter Guide<\/a>. Our reporters explain what\u2019s at stake and help voters cut through the noise.\u00a0<\/p>\n You can download a free copy here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n North County Supe Candidate Sounds Off on Measure B<\/p>\n The Democrat hoping to represent North County communities on the Board of Supervisors is worried about what will happen if Measure B doesn\u2019t pass.<\/p>\n At Politifest last week, Kyle Krahel told our Tigist Layne that he believes people will die on the street if the sales-tax measure doesn\u2019t pass next month.<\/p>\n Krahel, who is hoping to defeat San Marcos Mayor Rebecca Jones next month, said he fears drastic county budget cuts if voters don\u2019t approve it. (Jones had another commitment and couldn\u2019t attend.)<\/p>\n Layne rounded up Krahel\u2019s comments on Measure B. Read the full story here.<\/a><\/p>\n Can\u2019t get enough Politifest? We\u2019re working hard to upload recordings of the Politifest sessions so you can watch them if you couldn\u2019t join us. We have some up already that you can watch on our YouTube page<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Our reporters also spent this week delivering news from Politfest. You can read our coverage and watch videos here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n A Free, Spooky October Activity<\/p>\n Do you like spooky stuff and ghost stories?<\/p>\n KPBS reports<\/a> that Tootie, the icon behind North Park drag bar Lips, is hosting Wednesday night ghost story events this month at Pop-Up Winona, an open lot at El Cajon Boulevard and Winona Avenue.<\/p>\n All are welcome. It\u2019s free \u2013 and so are the coffee and cookies they\u2019ll serve. And Tootie says organizers \u201cdo invite some people who have had really fantastic ghost stories.\u201d<\/p>\n Who\u2019s got a good ghost story to share?<\/p>\n In Other News\u00a0<\/p>\n The USS Abraham Lincoln is (finally) back in San Diego. The Union-Tribune reports<\/a> that the 5,000 on board including 67 fathers who were set to meet their new babies for the first time.<\/p>\n ICYMI, the Associated Press reported that President Donald Trump mentioned San Diego<\/a> \u2013 yet again \u2013 at a campaign rally.<\/p>\n Journalism matters: 10 News reported earlier this week on a water sprinkling anti-loitering system at an East Village Jack in the Box. It\u2019s now turned off<\/a> and the company says it is \u201cconcerned by what (they) saw.\u201d<\/p>\n The Union-Tribune pulled back the curtain<\/a> on a Coronado ballot measure that council members said they only put on the ballot to comply with state law.<\/p>\n A contingent of Escondido residents do not want an ice rink<\/a> at Kit Carson Park, CBS 8 reports.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/GAS_politifestnorthcounty10_2_26x013-1024x683.jpg\")
San Diego County Supervisor candidate Kyle Krahel during a discussion at Politifest 2026 on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. \/ Vito Di Stefano for Voice of San Diego<\/p>\n