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Measure J is headed toward a comfortable victory after one of the most historic, divisive races in the county's modern history.

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Early voting Tuesday indicated a likely larger turnout than initially expected from the elections office, while some polling places have reported issues with signs being placed illegally within 100 feet of the locations.

It's Election Day across the nation. In San Benito County, there are an array of local races and ballot measures.

The Hollister council Monday approved an item urging the county board to OK increasing local vehicle fees to pay for a traffic enforcement officer.

City officials put off two items on the capital projects list because the mayor and a councilman are exploring the idea of using a more natural process that could curtail odor issues from the industrial pond.

The League of United Latin American Citizens is hosting its 21^st annual Veterans Breakfast on Nov. 11. It is set for 7 a.m. to noon at the San Benito High School cafeteria, 1220 Monterey St. The guest speaker will be James Panetta, assistant district attorney for Monterey County, while the master of ceremonies will be Mike Sanchez, superintendent of county schools. The breakfast price is $8.

Read the latest items from the Hollister Police Department.

The county elections office is expecting turnout of between 40 percent and 45 percent for Tuesday’s election, according to the assistant clerk-recorder-registrar.

Read the latest blotter items from the Hollister Police Department.