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.
Hollister voters OK sales tax for another 5 years
Hollister voters have approved the Measure E sales tax extension by a comfortable margin, according to preliminary results.
State ballot measure results
Voters had their say on 10 ballot measures. Check here for results from the entire state of California.
Sex offender incumbent headed for last place in hospital board race
It looks as though Ernest Rivas, the 61-year-old hospital board incumbent and registered sex offender, will lose out on his attempt to retain one of three open seats with the health care district.
Delay will retain seat on SBHS board
Steve Delay will retain his seat on the San Benito High School District board.
Updated: Candidates separated by 1 vote in Hollister school race
As the elections office prepares to conduct its final counts, candidates vying for a Hollister School District board seat are separated by a single vote.
