'I will not take the oath of office': CA official abruptly resigns fearing for her safety

A California official abruptly resigned Friday fearing for her safety.

Nora Vargas serves as chairwoman of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, where she has represented District 1 since 2021. Vargas made history that year when she became the first Latina, first immigrant and first woman of color in the board's history.

Her district has more than 630,000 residents and includes cities including Coronado, Imperial, Beach, Chula Vista, National City and some communities in San Diego, including parts of its downtown area.