Santa Clara man dies in motorcycle crash on 25
A 66-year man from Santa Clara died in a scooter crash Tuesday on Highway 25 in southern San Benito County, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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.
Elections office: About a quarter of ballots are left to count
Head elections official Joe Paul Gonzalez 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 that still must be counted.
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.
POTW: Trixie
Trixie is a 4-month-old kitten who is very calm, loves people and loves to be held. She is also good with other cats. She and many other kittens are available at the San Martin Animal Shelter. If you are interested in adopting this or any other animal at the shelter, please call (408) 686-3900.
Prop 30 split among voters so far
Gov. Jerry Brown's Proposition 30 that will raise taxes to stave up huge cuts to public education is too tight to call so far.
Obama wins re-election with old coalition and Ohio boosting his candidacy
PHILADELPHIA - President Barack Obama won a second term Tuesday, defeating Republican Mitt Romney after a long and bitter campaign that revolved around questions of how to accelerate the economy and the proper scope of government.
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.
Party ends early in Ryan’s hometown
JANESVILLE, Wis. – The celebration ended much too soon for Paul Ryan's supporters, who entered the evening eager to celebrate the election of their native son as vice president of the United States.
Ohio finds relief in election
COLUMBUS, Ohio – For many in Ohio, the ritual of stepping up to a ballot machine on Tuesday came with a sense of relief that the long, ugly presidential race was finally drawing to a close.













