Doug Applegate talks with teenagers outside a Carlsbad polling place on Election Day 2016. The Democrat nearly defeated Rep. Darrell Issa but this year must get past a handful of Democrats to advance to the November election.
Setting aside calls for a special ballot measure, Carlsbad city officials said this week they will continue to work with San Diego County to address residents' concerns about a proposal to lengthen the only runway at McClellan-Palomar Airport. County officials began the four-year process in 2014 to update the airport's master plan, which outlines plans for the runway extension of up to 800 additional feet, new safety systems and other expected improvements.
Tuesday afternoon 49th. Congressional District candidate Doug Applegate shows up in front of the Carlsbad Fire Station #4 polling place.