Morning Report: A Poway Councilmember’s Hard Fall

Morning Report: A Poway Councilmember’s Hard Fall

Since his election in November 2024, Poway City Councilmember Tony Blain’s term has been disaster after disaster. It seemed to hit a new peak — or low — last week, when prosecutors charged Blain with four felonies and a misdemeanor. They alleged he solicited a bribe, committed perjury and destroyed public papers.  Our Tigist Layne offers a summary today of Blain’s rise and fall in a new story full of disturbing detail.  In 2023, Blain seemed to …

Felony charges fuel recall push against Poway Councilmember Tony Blain

A pro-recall rally happened just days after the District Attorney's Office charged Blain with four felonies and a misdemeanor.