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California Study Finds Climate of Fear Driving Local Officials to Quit Amid Harassment, Abuse
THREATS AND HARASSMENT are pushing some politicians out of office, scaring off some would-be candidates and even compelling some elected officials to change their vote.
California to Launch Amsterdam-Style Cannabis Cafés, Blending Weed and Coffee Culture
Those in California who’d like a latte with a side of weed have gotten their wish now that a new law goes into effect that permits licensed cannabis dispensaries to add sit-in cafes to their sites.
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Lea este artículo en español aquí.In many elections, voters will cast a ballot selecting candidates at the top of the ticket but skip voting on “down-ballot” races—resulting in what election officials call “undervotes.” In the Nov. 5 election, a number …
Lea este artículo en español aquí.In November 2024, Susan Ellen “Zoe” Lofgren (D) was reelected as the 18th District’s representative in Congress, defeating San Benito County Republican Peter Hernandez with 64.6% of the vote. Having first been elected to Congress …
Lea este artículo en español aquí.Below is a list of some of the new California laws going into effect in 2025. Unless otherwise stated each law takes effect as of Jan. 1Education AB 1955 prohibits educators from being required to …
Lea este artículo en español aquí.Being an election year, there was no shortage of news for BenitoLink to dig into in 2024. Stories included several campaign flyers distributed by two unknown organizations which, as BenitoLink’s Fact Check project revealed, contained …
Lea este artículo en español aquí.Though campaigns and fundraising efforts culminated on Election Day, and the deadline to submit campaign finance reports was more than a week before in-person voting, money poured into state races until Nov. 5.Assembly Speaker Robert …
Lea este artículo en español aquí.After deciding not to run again, John Freeman ended his eight years on the San Juan Bautista City Council as it underwent a change of guard. At the Dec. 17 meeting, after a ceremony recognizing …
The Valley Water Board of Directors elected Tony Estremera as the Chair for 2025, and Richard P. Santos as Vice Chair. The board voted on their new officers at the Dec. 10 meeting.
Lea este artículo en español aquí.In 2017, President Donald Trump created a program called Opportunity Zones to spur economic growth in low-income communities—two of these are located in San Benito County. Although the program will continue until 2026 and Congress …
Lea este artículo en español aquí.According to a San Benito County planner, Measure A will not immediately stall the plan to build a visitor center, gas station, fruit stand and motel at the corner of Hwy 101 and Betabel Road. …
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