Bob Filner enters the San Diego City Council chambers to announce his resignation as mayor in the wake of a wave of sexual-harassment allegations. (Don Bartletti / Los Angeles Times)
Todd Gloria, who became acting mayor of San Diego after Bob Filner resigned, garnered praise from opposing factions, in part because he decided not to run for mayor. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
Mayoral candidate David Alvarez chats with a supporter after a debate with rival Kevin Faulconer at the San Diego Air and Space Museum. (Don Bartletti / Los Angeles Times)
Republican Kevin Faulconer, left, waves to passing cars while campaigning on the day before San Diego’s mayoral election, which he went on to win. (Lenny Ignelzi / Associated Press)
