1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1601+ words) Two members of the same Menifee City Council have a documented connection through a private business entity, raising legitimate questions about transparency, independence and how potential conflicts are handled when the two officials vote together on city business. California Secretary…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1644+ words) When Oceanside revived its Community Relations Commission in 2023, Massimiliano “Max” Disposti assumed the chairmanship while simultaneously serving as Executive Director of the North County LGBTQ Resource Center. That overlap matters because the CRC’s approved work plan expressly contemplated advocacy concerning…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (1633+ words) Massimiliano “Max” Disposti held two roles that overlapped in ways that raise serious questions about conflicts of interest in Oceanside. He served as Executive Director of the North County LGBTQ Resource Center while also serving as Chair of the City…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (727+ words) Vista City Councilmembers Corinna Contreras and Catherine “Katie” Melendez are not only elected officials — they are also business partners. Both disclose ownership in North County Post, a small publishing partnership, in their 2025 Form 700 filings. “North County Post LLC … NATURE OF…...