EDUARDO CONTRERAS / Union-Tribune San Diego Councilman-elect Carl DeMaio (left) cleaned up campaign headquarters in Kearny Mesa yesterday with help from aides.

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San Diego Councilman-elect Carl DeMaio said he will take a short break before putting himself and his volunteers to work to get other “reform” candidates elected in November. DeMaio, the only candidate to win a City Council seat outright, said yesterday that he will work to elect like-minded officials.

MISSION VALLEY – Meat was grilling, flags were waving and balls were flying at Qualcomm Stadium's parking lot yesterday. But it wasn't the traditional fare of hamburgers, blue-and-gold banners or leather footballs you see at Chargers games.

OTAY MESA – A federal judge ruled yesterday that Blackwater Worldwide can open its Navy training center in Otay Mesa, despite San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders' attempt to first require public hearings on the controversial project.

Chula Vista Councilman Steve Castaneda is preparing for another fight. In April, he overcame perjury charges brought by the District Attorney's Office, and Tuesday he succeeded in making the runoff for his re-election bid Nov. 4. He will face Scott Vinson, a real estate brokerage owner.

SCRIPPS RANCH – It was clear to anyone who knew her that Rebecca D'Aoust was meant to be a mother. “Love and kindness seemed to radiate out of her,” recalled her brother, Patrick McGrath.

As business executive Sue Schaffner cast her ballot Tuesday in Normal Heights, a nicely dressed woman walked in to vote. However, poll workers couldn't find her name on their lists. They tried several spelling variations, with no luck. When Schaffner left, they still were looking for a way to allow San Diego city attorney candidate Amy Lepine to vote.