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District 3 Santa Cruz City Council: Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson Maintains Lead in Vote Count

03/08/2024
Incumbent Councilmember Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson is leading the at the ballot box with about 70% of the vote so far.

From Lookout Local...

Elections & Politics City of Santa Cruz

District 5 Santa Cruz City Council: Susie O’Hara Maintains Large Lead

03/08/2024
Susie O’Hara’s leads challenger Joe Thompson for the District 5 seat on the City Council with about 65% of the counted ballots.

From Los Angeles Times...

Health Elections & Politics Crime & Justice

San Francisco Voters Pass Police & Drug Ballot Measures

03/08/2024
Proposition E broadens police surveillance powers and Proposition F mandates drug screening and treatment for people receiving county welfare benefits who are suspected of drug use.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Elections & Politics

Martinez, Koenig, Brown Maintaining Leads in Santa Cruz County Supervisor Races

03/08/2024
Santa Cruz County election officials continue to count ballots and update totals, showing that as of Friday March 8, Martinez, Koenig, Brown are leading their challengers.

From CalMatters...

Elections & Politics

CA Legislature Could Set a New Record for Women

03/07/2024
The number of women elected to the state Senate and Assembly is 50 of 120 after the 2022 election. And based on the primary results so far, it’s expected to increase to at least 55 women after the November election.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Business, Economy & Jobs Elections & Politics Housing

Santa Cruz Measures M Falling Short, Measure L Likely to Pass

03/05/2024
The Measure M initiative to make zoning and general plan changes in Santa Cruz and raise the affordable housing inclusionary rate in the city is unlikely to pass, while the Measure L sales tax increase seemed headed for approval.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Business, Economy & Jobs Elections & Politics

Measure K Sales Tax Increase Likely to Pass

03/05/2024
The ballot measure to increase the sales tax paid in unincorporated areas of the county from 9% to 9.5% continues to gain votes.

From CalMatters...

Elections & Politics

California is Seeing a Historic Rise in the Number of Black Women Running for Office

03/04/2024
At least 24 Black women are running for seats in the California Legislature this year, resulting from years of work cultivating new leaders and growing confidence among voters.

From Times Publishing Group...

Elections & Politics County of Santa Cruz Aptos Chamber of Commerce

Supervisor Hopefuls Answer 10 Questions

02/27/2024
Second District Candidates hosted by Aptos Chamber of Commerce for an informative Q&A.

From Good Times...

Elections & Politics County of Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz District 3 City Council Candidate: Joy Schendledecker

02/26/2024
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A Q&A with candidate Joy Schendledecker, running for Santa Cruz’s District 3 County Supervisor in the March 5 election.

From Good Times...

Elections & Politics County of Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz District 3 City Council Candidate: Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson

02/26/2024
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A Q&A with incumbent Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson, running for re-election as Santa Cruz’s District 3 County Supervisor in the March 5 election.

From CalMatters...

Elections & Politics State of California

Will CA Voters Like ‘Newsom Recall, the Sequel’ Any Better?

02/26/2024
Conservative activists who worked on the failed recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2021 have launched another attempt, arguing that conditions in California only worsened in the two-and-a-half years since then as Newsom’s attention shifted to national politics.

From Los Angeles Times...

Elections & Politics

Meet Some of the Biggest Donors Shaping California's U.S. Senate Race

02/26/2024
Here are the biggest donors in the 2024 California Senate race, both for and against the top candidates: Adam Schiff, Katie Porter, Steve Garvey and Barbara Lee.

From CalMatters...

Elections & Politics State of California

What California Voters Want to Know About the 2024 Election

02/26/2024
Voting in California can be complicated. Here are answers to some common questions, plus what the leading U.S. Senate candidates say they would do if they’re elected.

From CalMatters...

Elections & Politics Crime & Justice

Why Does California Elect Local Judges?

02/23/2024
Of all the races on your ballot, the least information is often available on local judges. Here are some ways to find out more about these candidates.

From The Pajaronian...

Elections & Politics

Former Supervisor, Tribal Leader Face Off Against Incumbent Congresswoman

02/22/2024
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Longtime Silicon Valley congresswoman Zoe Lofgren is locked in a contentious battle with Muwekma Ohlone tribal leader Charlene Nijmeh and former San Benito County Supervisor Peter Hernandez that will be decided in November, when the two highest primary vote getters face off for the 18th District seat.

From Los Angeles Times...

Elections & Politics Crime & Justice

Judge Again Dismisses Charges Against Members of California White Supremacist Group

02/21/2024
In his decision, a judge agreed that the alleged white nationalists were being selectively prosecuted instead of 'far-left extremist groups, such as Antifa.'

From CalMatters...

Education Elections & Politics

Classroom Fight Ramps Up in CA Election

02/21/2024
On one side: Equality California, the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ advocacy group. On the other side: Protect Kids California, a parents rights organization.

From Voices of Monterey Bay...

Elections & Politics

Commentary: Knives Out at Salinas City Council Meeting

02/20/2024
A lot of interesting stuff happened during the Jan. 23 Salinas City Council meeting. I’ll focus on two items: one that received a lot of media attention, and one that barely got a blip.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Elections & Politics

Santa Cruz Sales Tax Increase Campaign Boosted by Corporations

02/20/2024
Campaign finance disclosure statements for the city of Santa Cruz’s March ballot show that two corporations made substantial contributions to the campaign endorsing Measure L, which would increase the city’s sales tax.

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