Recall lead narrows as more ballots are counted in San Benito County
The June 2 measure to remove San Benito County Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez from office has narrowed with an updated ballot count over the weekend, with “yes” ahead by just nine votes.
According to the latest results posted by the registrar of voters office about 7pm...
Velazquez recall maintains slim lead in San Benito County election
With more than 5,500 ballots left to count, the June 2 ballot measure to remove San Benito County Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez from office still holds a narrow lead.
According to updated election results posted by the registrar of voters’ office Thursday night, “yes” votes number...
Election results: Effort to recall Velazquez narrowly leads in June 2 ballot count
San Benito County District 5 Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez is on the verge of being recalled, with “yes” votes narrowly leading the tally in response to the ballot question in the June 2 election.
In other local races on the statewide primary ballot, other incumbents built...
Longtime incumbent faces three challengers for 18th Congressional District
Four candidates are vying for the California 18th Congressional District seat in the June 2 primary, setting up a contest between a deeply entrenched incumbent and three challengers who argue Washington needs fresh leadership.
Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren, who has represented parts of the South...
San Benito County candidates report more campaign fundraising, spending
With ballots sent to local voters, voting centers accepting ballots and dropboxes open in multiple locations in San Benito County, candidates in the June 2 election continue to report campaign contributions and expenses.
Local primary races for Supervisor Districts 3 and 4, as well as...
South Valley officials vow to oppose federal plan for ICE facility in Gilroy
Santa Clara County officials, community organizers and residents gathered at the county government center in San Jose May 14 to oppose a federal plan to build an immigration detention facility on agricultural land just outside Gilroy city limits, vowing to fight the project in...
Judge rejects Velazquez challenge to recall election
A San Benito County Superior Court judge ruled Friday that the recall election for Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez may proceed as scheduled on the June 2 primary ballot.
Velazquez filed a lawsuit last week seeking to remove the question from the ballot, arguing that its proponents...
Hollister, state reach settlement over local Housing Element delay
The City of Hollister has reached a settlement with the State of California over the city’s two-year-plus delay in adopting a General Plan Housing Element that complies with state law.
The city has agreed to adopt a housing element covering the period 2021-29 and approve...
San Benito County Supervisor recall campaign collects more than $38k
The campaign to recall San Benito County Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez has picked up significant financial support from former public officials and people representing land development related industries in recent months, according to the latest financial disclosure filings.
Most of those who have contributed $1,000 or...
Bill would allow San Juan Bautista to redirect penalty funds to wastewater projects
A State Senate bill sponsored by the City of San Juan Bautista would give small communities more flexibility when faced with state water quality fines. The legislation known as SB 1081, introduced this week by State Sen. John Laird, would allow cities to invest...
