Santa Cruz County Local News: Elections & Politics


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09/29/2022
The first campaign fundraising numbers since the June 7 primary are out for Santa Cruz County, suggesting who might have an edge as the Nov. 8 general election approaches.

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09/29/2022
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The Santa Cruz County Elections Department is located at 701 Ocean St, Room 310, Santa Cruz. The office is open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Phone 831-454-2060 for more information.  Register to vote online at registertovote.ca.gov by October 24. You’ll need your California driver's license or ID card, date of birth, and the last four digits of...

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09/29/2022
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The Boulder Creek Volunteer Fire Department, which encompasses 21 square miles of mountainous terrain and serves over 7,000 citizens, is led by an elected five-person Board of Directors.

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09/29/2022
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The Cabrillo Community College Governing Board’s focus for the 2022-2023 school year includes increasing diverse enrollment, addressing equity gaps, and developing student housing.

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09/29/2022
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The San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District Governing Board is responsible for overseeing the district's finances, setting policy, and hiring the superintendent.

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09/28/2022
With Measure O on the city ballot in November, the fate of downtown’s library branch and farmers market will be determined by voters. Public debate has intensified after two reports were released: one by the measure’s proponents and the other by the city of Santa Cruz.

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09/28/2022
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Boulder Creek and Brookdale residents served by the Boulder Creek Recreation and Parks District will be voting on a parcel tax measure on the November ballot.

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09/28/2022
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The San Lorenzo Valley Water District Board of Directors sets the district's water rates and policies, and oversees its operations. These candidates are running in the Nov. 8 election.

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09/27/2022
Some election officials in politically divided counties have shared concerns about their personal safety. Under SB 1131, which took effect immediately after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed it into law on Sept. 26, these officials can block their address from the public domain.

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09/26/2022
Peter Hernandez and Zoe Lofgren are in the runoff for the redrawn 18th Congressional District, which includes all of San Benito County, as well as the eastern half of Monterey and Santa Clara counties and the southeastern part of Santa Cruz County.

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09/25/2022
It’s a common misconception that a physical address is required to cast a ballot. For individuals living in shelters or encampments, California offers several options for participating in local elections.

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09/20/2022
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Loyal readers of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s veto messages may have noticed a new theme popping up lately; Newsom, again and again: “With our state facing lower-than-expected revenues over the first few months of this fiscal year, it is important to remain disciplined.”

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09/20/2022
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The Harvard-educated Silicon Valley influencer comes from a South County working-class household.

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09/17/2022
The Nov. 8 election will be the first for many students since their move to Santa Cruz. Anyone who intends to vote in Santa Cruz County but isn’t sure they’re registered to vote in the county can check the registration status online.

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09/08/2022
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A new law signed by Gov. Newsom is designed to help enforce civility at public meetings disrupted for political purposes.