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2024 Primary Election: San Benito County Board of Supervisors District 5
Incumbent Bea Gonzales and challenger Ignacio Velazquez are running in the District 5 seat, which covers north county between Hwy 25 and Hwy 156, the Hollister Municipal Airport and downtown Hollister.
From CapPublicRadio...
5 Major Candidates Want to be California’s New U.S. Senator
Here’s where they stand on the economy, crime and the border.
From Los Angeles Times...
How a California Republican Helped Tank Mayorkas’ Impeachment Vote
California Republican Rep. Tom McClintock bucked his party to vote against impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
From CalMatters...
An Initiative Promised 20,000 Homes for Mentally Ill Californians. It Delivered Far Less
California voters this spring are considering a $6.4 billion bond to house people with serious mental health conditions. A similar 2018 ballot measure offers lessons about the obstacles that stand in the way of construction.
Can You Vote for Any Candidate in California’s Primary Election? Here Are the Rules
There are different rules for the presidential contest and state races on the March 5 ballot. And each party has its own rules.
2024 Primary Election Voter Guide
California’s primary is March 5, and candidates running for county seats can win if they get more than 50% of the votes. If no candidate wins outright, the top two move on to the Nov. 5 general election.
Mike McGuire Wants to ‘Lift Up Every Person’ as New California Senate Leader
Sen. Mike McGuire of Healdsburg takes over as Democratic leader in the state Senate from Sen. Toni Atkins. He terms out in 2026, so has limited time to push his agenda.
Former Hollister Mayor Frank Valenzuela Dies at 91
Frank “Tito” Valenzuela, Hollister’s first Latino mayor, died Jan. 3 at age 91. He served on the Hollister City Council from 1964 to 1968 and was mayor in 1964 and 1965.
Former Supervisor Bob Tiffany Appointed to California Transportation Commission
Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) appointed Bob Tiffany, a fourth-generation San Benito County resident and business owner, to the California Transportation Commission.
California Recall Reform Moves Forward, But Other Bills Don’t
A sweeping change to California elections took a step forward. The proposed constitutional amendment aims to allow the lieutenant governor to be installed if a governor is recalled.
‘Just the Beginning’: California Reparations Backers Applaud Bills, Even Without Big Cash Payouts
Lawmakers introduced a package of bills designed to tackle some forms of reparations. The measures may face budget constraints and opposition.
California Lawmakers Unveiled 14 Reparations Bills. None Call for Cash Payments
The California Legislative Black Caucus released a list of 14 bills as a first set of reparations for the descendants of African Americans who were enslaved.
Voters Guide to the 2024 California Primary Election
Here is your guide to the 2024 California primary election.
Your Guide to Proposition 1: Newsom’s Overhaul of California’s Mental Health System
Gov. Gavin Newsom crafted the measure to reform California’s mental health system, including a $6.4-billion bond for new facilities.
A Bill for Every Problem? Why California Lawmakers Introduce Longshots
Faced with a huge budget deficit, legislators are on warning not to expect bills with a high price tag to pass. But that’s not always the goal of introducing bills.
California Lawmakers, Raising Fears of Political Violence, Want to Shield Their Properties
A bill would let state legislators, who say they fear for their safety, shield their property holdings from disclosure forms. But critics say that could conceal potential conflicts of interest.
From California Healthline...
How Fringe Anti-Science Views Infiltrated Mainstream Politics
Rates of routine childhood vaccination hit a 10-year low in 2023. That, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, puts about 250,000 kindergartners at risk for measles.
2024 Primary Elections: San Benito County Board of Supervisors District 1
Three candidates are running for the seat: incumbent Dom Zanger and challengers Dustin Weber and Stacie A. McGrady. District 1 is the northeast part of the county.
Key Takeaways From U.S. Senate Debate
The four leading U.S. Senate contenders in California tried to use 90 minutes of free air time to solidify their pitches to voters—and also to set themselves apart from their opponents.
2024 Primary Election: 18th Congressional District
Five candidates are running for the 18th Congressional District, which consists of San Benito County and parts of Santa Clara, Monterey and Santa Cruz counties. Members of Congress serve a two-year term.
California Picks Its Next Governor in More Than 1,000 Days. Why the Race Is Already So Crowded
More than two years until the first votes are cast, Senate leader Toni Atkins becomes the fourth big-name Democrat to jump into the governor’s race. She is seeking to become the first female and openly gay chief executive.
Homelessness Is on the California Ballot This March. Will Conditions Change?
Prop. 1 would funnel more money into housing and treatment for homeless Californians struggling with mental illness and addiction. But it’s far from a one-stop solution.
Where Do the Major Senate Candidates Stand on the Economy, Crime and the Border?
The five major contenders have different track records and proposals on some of California’s biggest issues. They’re trying to position themselves to appeal to sizable voting blocs.
Newsom Blocks Proposed Ban on Youth Tackle Football
Proposed California legislation that would ban tackle football for kids under 12 had gained momentum until Gov. Gavin Newsom made it clear he’d veto the bill.
From KFF Health News...
What Would a Second Trump Presidency Look Like for Health Care?
On the campaign trail, former President Donald Trump is again promising to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act—a nebulous goal that became one of his administration's splashiest policy failures.
2024 Primary Election: San Benito County Board of Supervisors District 2
Two candidates are running for the District 2 seat: San Juan Bautista Councilmember John Freeman and incumbent Kollin Kosmicki.
BenitoLink to Host Forum for Primary Election
BenitoLink’s 2024 Your Voice—Your Vote Primary Election Forum has been set for Feb. 8 at the Granada Theater in Hollister.
From Sacramento Bee...
Newsom Sets March 19 Special Election to Fill McCarthy’s Seat
Gov. Gavin Newsom has called for a March 19 primary to elect a replacement for Rep. Kevin McCarthy, who resigned from Congress in December. If a candidate doesn’t win outright, a runoff will be held on May 21.
Sacramento Councilman Under Federal Indictment Resigns from Office
Sean Loloee, a first-term Sacramento councilmember, has resigned from office—a move that came weeks after he was federally indicted on charges related to his business Viva Supermarkets.
Group to Sue California AG Over Title of Ballot Initiative Seeking to Prohibit Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth
Leaders of a parental rights advocacy group announced they’re planning to sue California Attorney General Rob Bonta over the way his office has characterized a 2024 ballot initiative they authored.
From Voice of San Diego...
San Diego County Lacking Behavioral Health Beds
County leaders in San Diego are gearing up for a March bond measure that could help provide more behavioral health beds. More beds are needed for areas like mental health and detox.
A Step Forward for Free Speech in Kern County?
Kern County agrees to better protect free speech in a deal with the state Justice Department—inspired by the county’s’ 2020 squashing of COVID contracts to organizations that advocated defunding police.
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