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The Modesto Bee

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In California Senate District 4 election, Duarte has lead over Brandon in early returns

Editor’s note: Election result numbers in the story will continue to be updated. The numbers in the graphic below are the most up-to-date. Republican Alexandra Duarte held an early lead over Democrat Jaron Brandon on Tuesday night in California’s closely watched Senate District 4 race, as both candidates expressed optimism about their chances and emphasized the rising cost of living as a major concern for voters. Early, unofficial election results showed Duarte leading with 123,606 votes, or 52.2%, compared with 113,160 votes, or 47.8%, for Brandon, according to the California Secretary of State’s Office. Additional ballots remained to be counted, and the outcome had not been determined. Duarte, a Modesto-area farmer and the wife of former Republican congressman John Duarte, spoke with The Bee at a Republican election watch party at Ten Pin Fun Center in Turlock. “We’re watching the ballots come in,” Duarte said. “We’re cautiously optimistic about this.” Brandon, a Tuolumne County supervisor, spoke at a Democratic election-night gathering at the North Valley Labor Federation in downtown Modesto, where he described the experience of awaiting election returns as a roller coaster. “I feel really good about the results that we’re seeing,” Brandon said. “But, you know, also we

California · 5d

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This Affordable California Mountain Town Offers Retirees Scenic Living Without The Big-City Price Tag

A mountain town in California where the median home value sits at less than half the state figure. That number made me do a double take. The town rests on a forested ridge in the Sierra Nevada foothills. It has a 204-acre lake, a redwood grove, and a community theater that stages seven full shows every year.

California · 13d
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Silicon Valley

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99 Ranch Market to close Pleasanton store

PLEASANTON — 99 Ranch Market will close a Pleasanton store on Dec. 5, a permanent shutdown that will affect dozens of workers. With the shutdown of its Asian-themed store at 4299 Rosewood Drive, 54 jobs will be eliminated, Tawa Supermarket, the corporate owner of 99 Ranch Market, stated in a WARN notice filed with the state Employment Development Department.

Pleasanton, CA · 6d
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First Latine governor Xavier Becerra pledges support for working families

AfroLA is powered by our communities. This interview includes questions submitted by our readers. Have a question for a local leader or an issue you want us to cover? Our DMs on Nextdoor are open, and we’re listening. Democrat Xavier Becerra defeated Republican Steve Hilton in California’s gubernatorial election...

California · 3d
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Downtown Pops! Accepting Applications for Former Logos Space

Downtown Pops! is the City's program designed to lower the barriers to entry for businesses looking to open a brick and mortar space. In addition, the program intends to reduce the risk for property owners to take on new tenants during challenging times. Through the program, the City enters a master lease with downtown commercial property owners with vacant spaces on Pacific Avenue, provides a guaranteed minimum rent, and then sub-leases these spaces to various pop-up tenants for a six-month term.

Santa Cruz, CA · 4d

Morgan Hill Times

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Morgan Hill votes as challengers lead early count for City Council seats

The first ballots have been counted in the race for the next mayor of Morgan Hill, and early results in the Nov. 3 general election favor incumbent Mayor Mark Turner. Meanwhile, totals for both open city council seats show strong leads for two challengers. As of 10:15pm on election night,...

Morgan Hill, CA · 5d

hoodline.com

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Mark Turner Wins Four More Years as Morgan Hill Mayor, Council Incumbents Trail

Mark Turner has won another four-year term as Morgan Hill mayor, topping a three-candidate field with 4,703 votes, or 50.2 percent, while two sitting city council members found themselves trailing their challengers as counting continued Tuesday night. Retired nurse Deborah Africa placed second with 3,495 votes, or 37.3 percent, and professional carpenter Kristopher Clayton came in third with 1,042 votes, or 11.2 percent.

Morgan Hill, CA · 4d

iebusinessdaily.com

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Home ownership remains way out of reach for most Californians

Only 19 percent of California households could afford a median-priced single-family home – $894,630 – during the third quarter of 2026, according the California Association of Realtors. Those numbers were unchanged from the second quarter of this year and the third quarter of 2025, the association reported. A...

California · 4d

The Cool Down

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California home insurance premiums jumped 84%, shrinking what buyers can afford

Even the FAIR Plan has not been immune from rising prices.

California · 6d

hoodline.com

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San Jose Developer Fights City Over 264-Unit Complex at Old Century 24 Site

A seven-story apartment complex with 264 units has been proposed for the site of the former Century 24 domed movie theater in west San Jose, but the project's own developer is now challenging the city's approval of the plan. The San Jose Planning Commission is slated to consider that appeal on Wednesday.

San Jose, CA · 6d

Los Angeles Times

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Californians vote a resounding 'yes' on housing affordability propositions

Propositions 1 and 37, which will unlock billions in bond dollars for low-income housing and middle-income homewownership, passed easily Tuesday night.

California · 4d

The Thrifty Apartment

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More New Yorkers Are Moving Away—Here’s Where They’re Going

New York City has long attracted people looking for career opportunities, great food, cultural attractions, and the excitement of city life. But as housing prices, taxes, and everyday expenses remain high, some residents find it harder to justify staying. A recent analysis by the Citizens’ Budget Commission found that New York City’s population declined in... The post More New Yorkers Are Moving Away—Here’s Where They’re Going first appeared on The Thrifty Apartment .

New York, NY · 11d

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Open Letter to Gov. Newsom: I Am the Blue Dot

As you prepare to leave office, I want to tell you about a little blue dot on a map. That blue dot is my home in the northwest San Fernando Valley. In January 2025, as wildfires erupted across Southern California, I watched fires burn in multiple directions around my community. My electricity was out for approximately 108 hours. On another occasion, I waited 25 minutes for someone to answer my call to 911.

California · 6d

ABC 10 News KGTV

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Local housing advocates discuss the impact Prop 1 could bring to San Diego region

San Diego County, CA · 4d

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Big Developers Choose Ryan Coonerty for Mayor, According to Final Pre-Election Finance Reports

The developers supporting Ryan Coonerty's candidacy for mayor include some of the biggest names involved in local development. For example, the leadership team at the Seaside company contributed $2,700 in total to Coonerty's campaign, in addition to the large contribution made by the company to Santa Cruz Together. Owen Lawlor...

Santa Cruz, CA · 6d

Lassen County News

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More options for homeowners coverage on multiple fronts according to new California Insurance Department data

The California Department of Insurance is highlighting new data showing the steepest decline in FAIR Plan growth in four years — a key sign that reforms are expanding traditional market options for homeowners and reducing reliance on the state’s insurer of last resort. Between July and Sept. 2026, the FAIR Plan added only 2,200 new policies, the slowest growth since 2022.

California · 5d

CBS LA

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California's Prop. 45 would make changes to environmental review process in construction

California's environmental review process for construction projects could undergo major changes under a ballot measure being considered by voters in the November election.

California · 5d

Yahoo!

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The Housing Ballot Initiatives To Watch

Happy Tuesday, and welcome to another edition of Rent Free. Today, voters (who didn't vote early or vote by mail, at least) will go to the polls to pick their national, state, and local elected officials and decide a long list of ballot initiatives. Most of the focus of midterm...

California · 5d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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California Candidates for Governor Offer Different Visions on Housing

Former Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra and Fox News contributor Steve Hilton are vying for the governorship.

California · 6d

multifamilyexecutive.com

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Greystar Survey Reveals Renters’ Top Apartment Must-Haves

Large closets, natural light, and fresh air ventilation are top features desired by renters, according to Greystar’s 2026 Design Survey Report. The multifamily leader’s study brings together three years of resident feedback collected between January 2023 and December 2025 to reveal renters’ consistent priorities as well as a growing demand for lifestyle amenities.

California · 6d