Bruce Ehlers was elected as the Encinitas mayor in 2024, defeating incumbent Tony Kranz in a close race. He grew up in a family deeply involved in local politics in the Midwest. MORE: https://www.encinitasca.gov/government/elected-officials CBS 8 was live from Encinitas all morning on Friday, September 5, 2025, sharing all the things that make this neighborhood a special community in San Diego. See more coverage from Encinitas: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/mornings/visiting-encinitas-california-cbs-8-zip-trip/509-060e6ff0-6c60-4f0d-b259-77094b222743