No shifts reported in latest election results
There were no dramatic shifts in the latest vote count released by the elections office.
With latest results, 3-vote margin in Hollister school race
Elizabeth Martinez held a three-vote lead in the race for a Hollister School District seat after the elections office released its latest count Friday.
With voting conflicts, Williamson Act reduction nixed
Because two supervisors maintained a conflict of interest on a decision over the matter, the Williamson Act benefit for local landowners will stay the same.
Local schools relieved with passage of Prop. 30
Local school officials breathed a sigh of relief Wednesday morning when it became clear that voters had approved a state ballot measure that will alleviate the need for further cuts at K-12 schools for the second part of the school year.
Updated: Many voters waited until the last minute to cast ballots
Joe Paul Gonzalez, the county clerk-auditor-recorder, said Tuesday's election brought out a large turnout to the polls, including a high number of voters dropping off vote-by-mail ballots in person.
Updated: Velazquez makes history in Hollister’s first mayor’s race
Hollister businessman Ignacio Velazquez is headed toward victory in the city's first mayor's race.
Alejo cruises to victory in reelection bid for Assembly seat
Democrat Assemblyman Luis Alejo retained his seat for another two years by cruising to victory Tuesday over Hollister resident Robert Bernosky.
Challenger joins incumbent to win seats on San Juan council
Robert Lund has a slight edge over incumbent Rick Edge for two available seats on the San Juan Bautista City Council, while another incumbent, Maggie Bilich, will not retain her position.
Velazquez: ‘I think people were just ready for a change’
Ignacio Velazquez, who is headed toward victory in the first race for Hollister mayor, remained cautious about declaring victory Tuesday night but said if elected he would focus on getting city and county officials to work together on solutions.
