Santa Cruz County Local News: Elections & Politics


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04/08/2022
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So why aren’t advocates for local news more excited?

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04/04/2022
One year and three months into his first political term, First District County Supervisor Manu Koenig has learned some things the hard way. But he doesn’t seem deterred by the challenges he’s come up against.

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03/16/2022
California Republicans are advocating for a package of bills to tackle homelessness and mental health issues—but they claim their approach is more fiscally responsible.

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03/15/2022
Just days after Assemblyman Mark Stone confirmed he would not run for reelection, the 28th District Assembly race is heating up. At least five candidates had secured nominations: Leslie Dinkin, Liz Lawler, Gail Pellerin, Rob Rennie and Joe Thompson.

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03/13/2022
Gail Pellerin, a local advocate for voting rights and mental health awareness, is attempting to become the first Santa Cruz area woman to earn an elected seat in state government.

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03/13/2022
The Central Fire District Board of Directors opted to move forward with one of the maps presented by National Demographics Corp. that draws boundaries for five areas of representation.

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03/12/2022
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Good Times reports that former Santa Cruz County Clerk Gail Pellerin is running for the 28th Assembly District in the June primary after receiving the nod from current rep Mark Stone, who is reportedly not seeking reelection.

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03/11/2022
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According to Pajaronian editor Tony Nuñez, at present it seems as if “a very small number of Watsonville residents have a grasp of the enormous question they will face in the November election.”

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03/08/2022
Now that district-by-district representation is bringing about a major overhaul of local governance in the city of Santa Cruz, some suggest it’s time for a “strong mayor.” But first voters need to say “yes” in June.

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03/08/2022
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SANTA CRUZ—The fate of Santa Cruz County’s rail line is now in the hands of the voters. The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted 4-0 to place on the June 7 ballot an initiative which, if successful, would amend Santa Cruz County’s general plan to prioritize development of a bike and pedestrian [...]

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03/03/2022
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Jacob Pierce’s articles from 2018 scrutinize proponents on all sides

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02/23/2022
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The Santa Cruz City Council voted 5-2 to place a measure on the June 7 ballot that would change the city’s charter to allow a six-district system.

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02/20/2022
Our Neighborhood Voices, the group group trying to get a measure on the November ballot to override state housing bills, has put off its attempt until 2024.

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02/20/2022
The Secretary of State’s office is requiring election ballots and other voter information to be translated into fewer languages. Advocacy groups are urging action in time for the June primary.

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02/17/2022
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A Supreme Court decision cleared the way for legal sports betting in the USA

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02/17/2022
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Members of the Cottonwood militia used the recall process to gain a board of supervisors majority