The coast news, february 9, 2018

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“gas tax,” unleaded gas jumped 12 cents and diesel 20 cents per gallon, which is why former San Diego Councilman Carl DeMaio spearheaded the protest. A message left with DeMaio was not returned. DeMaio, who is chairman of Reform California, a conservative political action committee and

REGION — The 49th District race,VISTA which is expected to be one of the NEWS more competitive midterm races in 2018, was turned on its head when incumbent Darrell Issa announced last month that he would not seek re-election. According to the year-end filings, Sara Jacobs, the former international nonprofit director RANCHO who recently entered the race SFNEWS to replace Darrell Issa (R-Vista), raised the most money of the candidates during 2017, raising $1,390,972. Of that amount, Jacobs contributed more than $1 million of her own money to jumpstart financing of her campaign. The Coast News contacted Jacobs’ campaign and will update the story with the response. Orange County environmental attorney Mike Levin reported raising $1,239,889, the second highest amount. He also reported spend-

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A promotion at O’Brien Mobil in Encinitas on Monday brought out motorists looking for $2.49-a-gallon gas as well as protesters seeking repeal of a state tax that caused prices to jump when it took effect in November. Also on Monday, a gallon at a Carlsbad Shell station cost $1.99. Staff photo illustration

Gas promotions call out state’s tax By Steve Puterski

REGION — In a scene reminiscent of the oil embargo in 1973 when American cars piled up for miles as drivers tried to buy gas, a political statement was made at two North County gas stations on Feb. 5. A gallon of unleaded gas at the Shell station at 2509 Palomar Airport Road went for just $1.99, while

gas at the O’Brien Mobil in Encinitas, 310 Encinitas Blvd., went for $2.49 per gallon. In Carlsbad, cars were stacked up on eastbound Palomar Airport Road and even down Yarrow Drive, about one-half mile west. The Lowe’s parking lot, meanwhile, was congested and chaotic until employees were able to control the overflow.

Both stations participated in the protest after gas prices exploded in November when the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 was implemented by the state of California. “It is everybody’s responsibility to make a statement,” said Shell station manager Mark Vader. “Just don’t let things happen.” Under what is known as the

DA won’t prosecute fired lifeguard chief By Bianca Kaplanek

DEL MAR — The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department has closed its criminal investigation of Pat Vergne and another former city employee for alleged misdemeanor larceny charges associated with the

August 2017 firing of the longtime chief lifeguard and community services director. “Based on the investigation submitted, the District Attorney’s Office is not filing criminal charges at this time against any City of

New bid for Shell makeover By Aaron Burgin

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