Tag: election
Strada Verde measure loses by 5,000-plus
With just less than 1,100 ballots left to count, San Benito County’s Measure N appears headed for failure by the same proportion reported in early results after Nov. 3.
Former GOP candidate for 30th district convicted of election fraud
Neil Kitchens—a Prunedale resident who ran unsuccessfully against Robert Rivas in the 2018 race for state assembly—pleaded guilty to felony election fraud on election day 2020, according to authorities.
Rivas holds onto District 30 seat
Incumbent Robert Rivas is headed toward a landslide victory in his race for reelection to the California Assembly District 30 seat.
Guest view: This election is a referendum on growth
More than any other time in recent history, this election in San Benito County is a referendum on growth.
Campaign law violations alleged in county supervisor’s race
As political campaigns throughout the nation race down the final stretch before the Nov. 3 election, a candidate for a San Benito County Supervisor’s seat has accused his rival of violations of the state’s Fair Political Practices Commission guidelines.
Leonard JT Espinoza: Hollister School District Trustee Area 2 candidate
Leonard JT Espinoza is no stranger to the public education system after having spent countless hours as a paraeducator, working with students and their families.
Liz Martinez: Hollister School District Trustee Area 2 candidate
Liz Martinez will do whatever it takes to get through any situation, even if it means learning a whole new language and becoming a translator for her parents.
Strada Verde developer spends big on Measure N
The developer of the 2,777-acre Strada Verde Specific Plan commercial development proposal has earmarked nearly $900,000 to promote a “Yes” vote on the Nov. 3 ballot measure that would allow the project to move forward.
Hollister City Council District 1: Meet the candidates
Election officials have already mailed out ballots to registered voters in San Benito County, and installed drop boxes for residents to submit their ballots at their convenience before Nov. 3.
Rick Perez: Hollister City Council District 1 candidate
Perez, who has an extensive background in building maintenance, thinks he has the insight to help with infrastructure repairs and other issues within Hollister if elected as City Councilmember for District 1.