A few years ago, the city’s contractor completed undergrounding work in South Mission Beach — originally planned in the 1970s. The contractor tore up Mission Boulevard and the alleys. More disruption is scheduled soon, so it would be wasteful to install expensive concrete paving now. Yet the contractor left Mission Boulevard in terrible shape. Most sections benefit from a four-wheel-drive vehicle, with the only smooth stretch in front of city-owned Belmont Park. The 1970s Mission Beach Precise Plan called for better aesthetics along this main thoroughfare, but the city has spent nothing on it. As a first step, please smooth out Mission Boulevard.

— Gary Wonacott, San Diego

California’s weird gubernatorial race just got weirder with the ongoing implosion of Rep. Eric Swalwell’s campaign.

“Rep. Eric Swalwell’s campaign for governor was reeling Friday after two news reports detailed accusations of sexual assault and misconduct, with multiple staffers resigning and both prominent allies and rival candidates calling on the California Democrat to exit the race,” reports Politico.

Reporting by the San Francisco Chronicle and CNN detailed multiple reports by women alleging sexual misconduct, including rape, by the Democratic congressman.

Campaign spokesperson Micah Beasley told NBC News of one of the reports, “This false, outrageous rumor is being spread 27 days before an election begins by flailing opponents who have sadly teamed up with MAGA conspiracy theorists because they know Eric Swalwell is the frontrunner in this race.”

It’s unknown to me whether the allegations are true, but Swalwell’s longtime friend and ally Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona pulled his endorsement of Swalwell. That says something.

The California Teachers Association also pulled its support, as did Sen. Adam Schiff and Rep. Nancy Pelosi.

Sen. Alex Padilla, who didn’t endorse Swalwell, has called on him to drop out of the race. “Given the gravity of these claims, Rep. Eric Swalwell should step aside to ensure a full, transparent investigation free from undue influence,” he posted on X.

Effectively, the entire Democratic political establishment that tried to rally behind him to encourage Democratic voters to rally behind someone to prevent a top-two lockout has turned on him.

Swalwell of course hasn’t been arrested or charged with anything and should be able to respond to allegations. For his part, according to CNN, he has sent cease-and-desist letters and has denied the allegations. The outlet, however, reports it “found corroboration for key elements of each of the women’s claims, including the former staffer who said she was sexually assaulted.”

Three people were arrested in connection with a child abuse investigation after hard drugs were also found inside a Spring Valley home, authorities said Friday.

Child Welfare Services, in coordination with personnel from the Rancho San Diego Station, served a search warrant around 2 p.m. Tuesday at a residence in the 9000 block of Eucalyptus Street, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.

Officials said methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana and drug-related paraphernalia were discovered during the search. The three residents, later identified as Karina Rice, Diann Whitt and Jarron Wood, were all taken into custody. The suspects’ ages have not yet been released.

Wood, who reportedly had an outstanding warrant, was also found with an alleged 7 grams of meth on his person.

All three suspects were arrested on suspicion of child abuse-related charges and drug possession. They were booked into San Diego Central Jail, the sheriff’s office reported.

Details about the child abuse charges were not immediately available.

Authorities urged anyone with further information to call the Rancho San Diego Sheriff’s Station or the police.