Local Politics Archives

Find your polling place in Monterey County

November 2, 2020 11:40 AM Avery Johnson

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…

Find your polling place in San Benito County

November 2, 2020 11:50 AM Avery Johnson

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…

Where to find VoteMobile in Santa Cruz County today and tomorrow

November 2, 2020 11:38 AM Avery Johnson

Santa Cruz County’s mobile voting trailer will be making several stops around the county today and…

Find your polling place in Santa Cruz County

November 2, 2020 11:18 AM Avery Johnson

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…

Breakdown of ballots returned by county

October 29, 2020 4:10 PM KION546 News Team

Monterey County According to Monterey County Elections, 104,591 vote by mail ballots had been processed as of Friday. That number represents 50% of…

Having trouble while casting your ballot? Submit your tips through Electionland

October 29, 2020 1:29 PM Avery Johnson

KION has partnered with ProPublica, a nonprofit investigative news organization, to allow voters to share the problems they have…

Measure K: Gonzales Unified School District High School Renovation/Technology Improvement Bond

October 8, 2020 1:19 PM Avery Johnson

The Gonzales Unified School District High School Renovation/Technology Improvement Bond would go toward expanding vocational…

Measure J: Gonzales Unified School District Elementary School Construction/Technology Improvement Bond

October 6, 2020 2:47 PM Avery Johnson

The Gonzales Unified School District Elementary School Construction/Technology Improvement Bond would provide funding…

Pandemic concerns fueling Carmel-by-the-Sea mayor race

October 23, 2020 2:44 PM Victor Guzman

Carmel-by-the-Sea mayor’s race pits incumbent Dave Potter against Judy…

U.S. Representative, District 20

September 15, 2020 5:13 PM Avery Johnson

Jimmy Panetta Party: Democrat Occupation: U.S. Representative Relevant Experience: U.S. Representative, 2016 to presentDeputy District Attorney,…

San Benito County residents report receiving political calls from “county employees”

October 23, 2020 12:45 PM Avery Johnson

Residents are complaining to San Benito County officials, saying people identifying themselves as county…

Mont. Co. Supervisor District 4 race marked by high campaign contributions

October 18, 2020 2:15 AM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) A Monterey County supervisor race is churning out big bucks with one candidate already raising more than double the dollar…

Last day to register to vote

October 19, 2020 7:47 PM Jocelyn Ortega

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Hundreds of people showed up to register to vote in person at the Monterey County Elections Office with thousands more doing…

California’s 20th Congressional District – Panetta vs Gorman

October 19, 2020 10:09 PM Aaron Groff

The race: California 20th Congressional District, representing all of Monterey County, San Benito County and parts of Santa Cruz and Santa Clara…

Locations of Santa Cruz County mobile voting trailer announced

October 19, 2020 2:29 PM Avery Johnson

Santa Cruz County Elections has released where residents can find its VoteMobile trailer over the next…

Salinas Mayor

September 30, 2020 4:51 PM Avery Johnson

Chris Barrera Occupation: Businessman Relevant Experience: Partner/Owner, Windermere Valley PropertiesBoard Member, Monterey County Community…

Five candidates push to be the next Mayor of Salinas

October 15, 2020 9:12 PM Aaron Groff

Whoever is voted to be the next Mayor of the City of Salinas has a big job ahead of…

Proposition 22 to decide future of app-based drivers in California

October 15, 2020 10:44 AM Megan Meier

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…

Concerns raised statewide over illegal ballot boxes

October 12, 2020 10:33 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Concerns raised over illegal ballot…

CAMPAIGN 2020: Hollister Mayoral Race

October 12, 2020 5:57 PM Megan Meier

Rolling green hills and sprawling agriculture fields: It’s why current Hollister Mayor, and 2020 candidate, Ignacio Velazquez, feels lucky to call…

Santa Cruz County takes voting on the road with new VoteMobile

October 9, 2020 3:15 PM Avery Johnson, Drew Andre

Santa Cruz County Elections will be bringing a mobile voting unit to communities around the area…

Hollister Mayor

October 6, 2020 10:55 AM Avery Johnson

Sal Mora Occupation: Mortgage Loan Officer Relevant Experience: CounselorJuvenile Corrections Officer, Santa Clara County Probation DepartmentSpecial…

Central Coast voters utilizing 24-hour drop off boxes to turn in ballots

Central Coast official ballot drop box locations

October 12, 2020 5:20 PM Avery Johnson

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…

San Benito County Supervisor, District 4

October 9, 2020 1:46 PM Avery Johnson

Bob Tiffany Occupation: Business owner Relevant Experience: Owner, Tiffany Motor CompanyPresident, Hollister Rotary Club 2000-2001President,…

Monterey Mayor

October 8, 2020 12:59 PM Avery Johnson

Timothy Barrett Occupation: Educator/Nonprofit Director Relevant Experience: Former City CouncilmemberProduced local television showsNational…

Seaside Mayor

October 6, 2020 3:52 PM Avery Johnson

Ian Oglesby Occupation: Mayor Relevant Experience: Current MayorU.S. ArmyInvestigative Officer, California Department of Corrections and…

State Assembly, District 30

September 30, 2020 5:36 PM Avery Johnson

Robert Rivas Party: Democrat Occupation: State Assemblymember Relevant Experience: Current AssemblymemberMember, San Benito County Board of…

Santa Cruz City Council

October 5, 2020 5:21 PM Avery Johnson

Vote for four. Sandy Brown Occupation: University Instructor/Council Member Relevant Experience: Current City CouncilmemberCommunity-Labor Organizer,…

Santa Cruz County Supervisor, District 1

October 1, 2020 3:06 PM Avery Johnson

John Leopold Occupation: District 1 Supervisor Relevant Experience: Current Supervisor for District 1Board Member, Central Coast Alliance for…

State Senate, District 17

September 29, 2020 4:06 PM Avery Johnson

John Laird Party: Democrat Occupation: Natural Resources Secretary Relevant Experience: California Secretary for Natural Resources, 2011-2019State…

State Assembly, District 29

September 30, 2020 5:25 PM Avery Johnson

Shomir Banerjee Party: Republican Occupation: Physician/Engineer Relevant Experience: Practicing family physicianElectrical engineer Personal…

Monterey County Supervisor, District 4

September 22, 2020 5:43 PM Avery Johnson

Wendy Root Askew Occupation: Monterey County Supervisor’s Aide Relevant Experience: Aide to Monterey County Supervisor Jane ParkerMPUSD Trustee…

U.S. Representative, District 18

September 15, 2020 6:02 PM Avery Johnson

Anna G. Eshoo Party: Democrat Occupation: U.S. Representative Relevant Experience: Current Member of CongressChair of Health Subcommittee of the…

City of Salinas asks for public input during City Manager recruitment process

September 29, 2020 11:44 AM Avery Johnson

The City of Salinas is asking for the public’s input as it works to recruit a new City…

Registering to vote during the COVID-19 pandemic

September 22, 2020 4:02 PM Drew Andre

It is National Voter Registration Day, and it will look different for many voters this year during the COVID-19…

Campaign sign vandalism escalates in Seaside City Council race

September 18, 2020 10:34 PM Aaron Groff

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,…

Central Coast gears up for 2020 elections

September 16, 2020 10:28 PM Jocelyn Ortega

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) Voters from across the Central Coast say they are excited about elections and explain that their focuses at the polls will…

Voting options for fire victims in Santa Cruz County

August 31, 2020 11:49 AM Avery Johnson

About 35,000 people have been told to leave their homes as a result of the CZU August Lightning Complex…

Filing periods for numerous Monterey County elective offices extended

August 10, 2020 6:02 PM Avery Johnson

Monterey County Elections said the regular candidate filing period for the General…

Salinas councilmember announces retirement from politics

August 6, 2020 11:43 AM Avery Johnson

Salinas City Councilmember Gloria de la Rosa announced on social media Wednesday that…

Monterey mayor announces bid for re-election

July 13, 2020 1:03 PM Avery Johnson

Monterey Mayor Clyde Roberson announced that he will be running for…

Seaside councilman announces he is running for mayor

June 23, 2020 12:01 AM Veronica Macias

Seaside councilman Jon Wizard announces he is running for mayor in the November…

Newcomer takes on incumbent for State Assembly District 29

February 25, 2020 8:05 PM Elisha Machado

Incumbent Assemblymember Mark Stone (D-Scotts Valley) and newcomer Shomir Banerjee are running to represent Assembly District…

Central Coast’s Congressional race features candidates with clear differences

March 2, 2020 3:33 PM Aaron Groff

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Congressman Jimmy Panetta is seeking his 3rd term in office representing the Central Coast in California’s 20th…

Senate District 17 Candidates weigh in on affordable housing, homelessness

February 24, 2020 4:54 PM Elisha Machado

Senator Bill Monning is serving his final term in the California State Senate, leaving his seat open for the…

How to vote in the 2020 elections

February 7, 2020 6:28 PM Avery Johnson

California primary elections are coming up on March 3, and this is how Central Coast residents can…