Higher early voting turnouts among older voters than younger people on the Central Coast
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) We’re less than 24 hours away from election day and already thousands of Central Coast voters have turned in their…
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Polling place safety is the top priority for police on election day
Santa Cruz Police Chief Andy Mills has assigned specific officers to be ready to respond to any voting related problems…
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Find your polling place in Monterey County
Ballots have been mailed to all voters in California due to COVID-19, but polling locations are still open for those who would like to vote…
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Find your polling place in San Benito County
Ballots have been mailed to all voters in California due to COVID-19, but polling locations are still open for those who would like to vote…
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Where to find VoteMobile in Santa Cruz County today and tomorrow
Santa Cruz County’s mobile voting trailer will be making several stops around the county today and…
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Find your polling place in Santa Cruz County
Ballots have been mailed to all voters in California due to COVID-19, but polling locations are still open for those who would like to vote…
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Breakdown of ballots returned by county
Monterey County According to Monterey County Elections, 104,591 vote by mail ballots had been processed as of Friday. That number represents 50% of…
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Having trouble while casting your ballot? Submit your tips through Electionland
KION has partnered with ProPublica, a nonprofit investigative news organization, to allow voters to share the problems they have…
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Measure K: Gonzales Unified School District High School Renovation/Technology Improvement Bond
The Gonzales Unified School District High School Renovation/Technology Improvement Bond would go toward expanding vocational…
Continue Reading Measure J: Gonzales Unified School District Elementary School Construction/Technology Improvement Bond
The Gonzales Unified School District Elementary School Construction/Technology Improvement Bond would provide funding…
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Pandemic concerns fueling Carmel-by-the-Sea mayor race
Carmel-by-the-Sea mayor’s race pits incumbent Dave Potter against Judy…
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U.S. Representative, District 20
Jimmy Panetta Party: Democrat Occupation: U.S. Representative Relevant Experience: U.S. Representative, 2016 to presentDeputy District Attorney,…
Continue Reading San Benito County residents report receiving political calls from “county employees”
Residents are complaining to San Benito County officials, saying people identifying themselves as county…
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Mont. Co. Supervisor District 4 race marked by high campaign contributions
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) A Monterey County supervisor race is churning out big bucks with one candidate already raising more than double the dollar…
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Last day to register to vote
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Hundreds of people showed up to register to vote in person at the Monterey County Elections Office with thousands more doing…
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California’s 20th Congressional District – Panetta vs Gorman
The race: California 20th Congressional District, representing all of Monterey County, San Benito County and parts of Santa Cruz and Santa Clara…
Continue Reading Locations of Santa Cruz County mobile voting trailer announced
Santa Cruz County Elections has released where residents can find its VoteMobile trailer over the next…
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Salinas Mayor
Chris Barrera Occupation: Businessman Relevant Experience: Partner/Owner, Windermere Valley PropertiesBoard Member, Monterey County Community…
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Five candidates push to be the next Mayor of Salinas
Whoever is voted to be the next Mayor of the City of Salinas has a big job ahead of…
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Proposition 22 to decide future of app-based drivers in California
For thousands of Californians, the car is their office. Companies like Uber, Lyft, Door Dash and Postmates allow workers to sign-on when they are…
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Concerns raised statewide over illegal ballot boxes
Concerns raised over illegal ballot…
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CAMPAIGN 2020: Hollister Mayoral Race
Rolling green hills and sprawling agriculture fields: It’s why current Hollister Mayor, and 2020 candidate, Ignacio Velazquez, feels lucky to call…
Continue Reading Santa Cruz County takes voting on the road with new VoteMobile
Santa Cruz County Elections will be bringing a mobile voting unit to communities around the area…
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Hollister Mayor
Sal Mora Occupation: Mortgage Loan Officer Relevant Experience: CounselorJuvenile Corrections Officer, Santa Clara County Probation DepartmentSpecial…
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Central Coast official ballot drop box locations
Monterey County These are available 24 hours per day until 8 p.m. on Nov. 3: Carmel Valley Library- 65 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel…
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Bob Tiffany Occupation: Business owner Relevant Experience: Owner, Tiffany Motor CompanyPresident, Hollister Rotary Club 2000-2001President,…
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Monterey Mayor
Timothy Barrett Occupation: Educator/Nonprofit Director Relevant Experience: Former City CouncilmemberProduced local television showsNational…
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Seaside Mayor
Ian Oglesby Occupation: Mayor Relevant Experience: Current MayorU.S. ArmyInvestigative Officer, California Department of Corrections and…
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State Assembly, District 30
Robert Rivas Party: Democrat Occupation: State Assemblymember Relevant Experience: Current AssemblymemberMember, San Benito County Board of…
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Santa Cruz City Council
Vote for four. Sandy Brown Occupation: University Instructor/Council Member Relevant Experience: Current City CouncilmemberCommunity-Labor Organizer,…
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Santa Cruz County Supervisor, District 1
John Leopold Occupation: District 1 Supervisor Relevant Experience: Current Supervisor for District 1Board Member, Central Coast Alliance for…
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State Senate, District 17
John Laird Party: Democrat Occupation: Natural Resources Secretary Relevant Experience: California Secretary for Natural Resources, 2011-2019State…
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State Assembly, District 29
Shomir Banerjee Party: Republican Occupation: Physician/Engineer Relevant Experience: Practicing family physicianElectrical engineer Personal…
Continue Reading Monterey County Supervisor, District 4
Wendy Root Askew Occupation: Monterey County Supervisor’s Aide Relevant Experience: Aide to Monterey County Supervisor Jane ParkerMPUSD Trustee…
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U.S. Representative, District 18
Anna G. Eshoo Party: Democrat Occupation: U.S. Representative Relevant Experience: Current Member of CongressChair of Health Subcommittee of the…
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City of Salinas asks for public input during City Manager recruitment process
The City of Salinas is asking for the public’s input as it works to recruit a new City…
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Registering to vote during the COVID-19 pandemic
It is National Voter Registration Day, and it will look different for many voters this year during the COVID-19…
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Campaign sign vandalism escalates in Seaside City Council race
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) This isn’t the first time campaign signs have been stolen, damaged or vandalized in the months leading up to an election,…
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Central Coast gears up for 2020 elections
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) Voters from across the Central Coast say they are excited about elections and explain that their focuses at the polls will…
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Voting options for fire victims in Santa Cruz County
About 35,000 people have been told to leave their homes as a result of the CZU August Lightning Complex…
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Filing periods for numerous Monterey County elective offices extended
Monterey County Elections said the regular candidate filing period for the General…
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Salinas councilmember announces retirement from politics
Salinas City Councilmember Gloria de la Rosa announced on social media Wednesday that…
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Monterey mayor announces bid for re-election
Monterey Mayor Clyde Roberson announced that he will be running for…
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Seaside councilman announces he is running for mayor
Seaside councilman Jon Wizard announces he is running for mayor in the November…
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Newcomer takes on incumbent for State Assembly District 29
Incumbent Assemblymember Mark Stone (D-Scotts Valley) and newcomer Shomir Banerjee are running to represent Assembly District…
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Central Coast’s Congressional race features candidates with clear differences
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Congressman Jimmy Panetta is seeking his 3rd term in office representing the Central Coast in California’s 20th…
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Senate District 17 Candidates weigh in on affordable housing, homelessness
Senator Bill Monning is serving his final term in the California State Senate, leaving his seat open for the…
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How to vote in the 2020 elections
California primary elections are coming up on March 3, and this is how Central Coast residents can…
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