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The Fresno Bee

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Election results 2026: How the Valley is voting for Congress and California leaders

Central Valley voters are helping decide who represents them in Congress and the California Legislature, who will lead the state and which statewide ballot propositions will become law. These are the latest election results for races affecting Fresno, Kings, Tulare, Madera and Merced counties, including congressional and legislative contests, statewide offices and California’s 14 ballot propositions. Results will be updated as ballots are counted following Tuesday’s election. Unofficial results in the Nov. 3, 2026, California general election from the California Secretary of State’s Office and county election offices. These preliminary results, known as a semifinal official canvass, are updated as counties count ballots. Vote-by-mail ballots postmarked by Election Day may be counted if received by Nov. 10. Counties must certify election results by Dec. 3. The secretary of state must certify the final statement of vote by Dec. 11.

Merced County, CA · 3d

San Luis Obispo Tribune

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SLO County Italian restaurant closes. ‘You will always be a part of our family'

A family-run Italian restaurant in North County shut its doors for good this week after 22 years. Lombardi’s Pasta Familia in Cambria had its last day in business Monday, according to a sign posted outside the restaurant’s door. “This restaurant has always been so much more than a business to us,” the sign said. “It has been a part of our family, our lives, and our story. Over the years, many of you have become more than customers. You have become friends, familiar faces, and an extension of our family. We have been fortunate to share so many meals, celebrations, conversations, and memories with all of you.” Monica Melendrez has run Lombardi’s since 2021, when her husband, Nestor Hernandez, lost his battle with COVID-19 and passed away . “For over 15 years, my husband poured his heart and soul into this restaurant,” the sign said. “After losing him to COVID, I made the decision to carry on what he had built, keeping our family-owned Italian restaurant going and continuing to serve the amazing community that has supported us through so much.” Now, Melendrez is closing Lombardi’s to “slow down, spend more precious time with her family, and embrace the moments

Cambria, CA · 1d

calcoastnews.com

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Both Grover Beach citizen initiative measures winning

Yes – 1,485 votes, 60.81%. In 2024, Grover Beach City Clerk Wendi Sims refused to approve recall petitions unless certain statements she found false or misleading were removed from the petitions. Grover H2O, Debbie Peterson and Brenda Auer then filed a lawsuit that argued election laws forbid election officials...

Grover Beach, CA · 1d
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KSBY News

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Sentencing delayed for former Arroyo Grande mayoral candidate

A San Luis Obispo County judge has delayed sentencing once again for former Arroyo Grande mayoral candidate Gaea Powell, giving her newly appointed attorney time to review the case.

Arroyo Grande, CA · 2d

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SLO County’s Updated Election Results 11.06.2026

The San Luis Obispo county clerk-recorder released updated voter counts, as well as an unprocessed ballot report yesterday. In Paso Robles, for mayor: Faith Frankel continues to lead against Bill Britton, 45 to 43%. Kris Beal is still ahead of Linda George, 73 to 27%. Michael Massey leads against Chris Bausch, 36 to 32%.

San Luis Obispo County, CA · 13h

KSBY News

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Initial election results point to new leadership in northern SLO County

Northern San Luis Obispo County looks set to introduce a number of new faces into local office as initial results come in for the 2026 general midterm elections.

San Luis Obispo County, CA · 3d

mustangnews.net

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Public health officials confirm five E. coli cases in San Luis Obispo County

The San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department confirmed five cases of E. coli infection. Health officials are investigating a possible connection between the E. coli cases and Brookshire Farms in San Luis Obispo, with a suspected exposure period of Oct. 16-26. In an Instagram statement, Brookshire Farms said it...

San Luis Obispo County, CA · 3d

KSBY News

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San Luis Obispo County urges residents to prepare for potential El Niño storms

As concerns grow about heavy rain and potential flooding associated with El Niño, San Luis Obispo County officials are urging residents to prepare ahead of the storm season.

San Luis Obispo County, CA · 1d

calcoastnews.com

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Gaea Powell’s delay tactics continue, another attorney appointed

The sentencing hearing for Gaea Powell, a San Luis Obispo County woman convicted of election fraud, was delayed again, this time after she claimed a conflict of interest with the entire public defender’s office. A SLO County jury on Sept. 21 found Gaea Powell guilty of nine counts of...

San Luis Obispo County, CA · 21h

KMPH.com

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Shell Beach bluff trail closed after weekend erosion collapse exposes walkway underside

SHELL BEACH, Calif., (FOX26) — A popular walking trail along the bluffs in Shell Beach has been blocked off after a large section eroded and fell away over the weekend, exposing what’s underneath part of the walkway. According to officials, the damage is nearby Chapman Estate and Eldwayen...

Pismo Beach, CA · 3d

San Luis Obispo Tribune

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Election night results: See who is winning, losing in SLO County races

This is a developing story. Check back to sanluisobispo.com for updates. To get breaking news alerts, click here Several SLO County candidates took early leads after the election night results, while others were running neck-and-neck. According to the Clerk-Recorder’s Office , 68,521 ballots, or roughly 37.4% of registered voters, had been counted as of the final update at 2 a.m. That included 60,893 vote by mail ballots and 7,628 cast in person. Some early standouts included incumbents holding onto strong leads in San Luis Obispo and a tight, flip-flopping mayoral race in Paso Robles. Additional mail ballots received by the county’s elections office are expected to be counted in the coming days. The next results update is expected Thursday. County elections officials must certify the election results by Dec. 3.

Paso Robles, CA · 3d

San Luis Obispo Tribune

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Who is leading the races for mayor and City Council in Pismo Beach? See results

Pismo Beach mayoral candidate Scott Newton and City Council candidates Manuel Olivas and Stacy Inman continued leading the polls after the final release of election night totals early Wednesday. As of 2 a.m., Scott Newton led the mayoral race with 67.6% of the vote over newcomers Cynthia Replogle and Shelby Bowen, who received 27.3% and 5.1% of the vote, respectively. Pismo Beach voters are selecting a new mayor for the first time in a decade. Current Mayor Ed Waage announced he would not seek a sixth term earlier this year. Newton has served on the City Council since 2020, and currently serves on the San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Authority and the board of directors for the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District. He has also served on the Visit SLO Cal Advisory Committee, as liaison to the Shell Beach Improvement Group, as liaison to the Conference and Visitor’s Bureau and on the Zone 3 Water Advisory Committee. Replogle previously served as a director on the Oceano Community Services District board from 2018 to 2022, when she resigned with two years left on her term. After resigning, Replogle moved to Pismo Beach and currently works as an

Pismo Beach, CA · 3d

San Luis Obispo Tribune

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Early election returns are in for Atascadero. Here's who's leading the council race

Mike Avila and Susan Funk both held onto their early leads in the Atascadero City Counci l race after the final release of vote totals at 2 a.m Wednesday. With all 11 precincts reporting, Avila was now the leading voter-getter at 33.2%, followed by Funk with 32.2%. Trailing the two leaders were Emily Baranek with 23.1% and Ian Denchasy with 11.5%. Incumbent Mayor Charles Bourbeau is running unopposed. As of the final election night results drop, he had secured 4,924 votes, or 100% of ballots cast. Incumbent Heather Newsom did not run for reelection to the council, opting instead to run as the Republication candidate for District 17 Senate against Democrat John Laird in 2028. Incumbent Funk is vying for her third term on the City Council after being elected in 2018 and 2022. She is facing senior construction manager at People’s Self-Help Housing, Baranek, A-Town Humble Pies owner Denchasy and Avila, of Avila Traffic Safety. Incumbent Mayor Charles Bourbeau is running unopposed and will be reelected for a second and final term as mayor term. Bourbeau served as the city’s treasurer in 1986 and on the City Council in 1988, 2016, 2020, before being elected as mayor in 2024.

Atascadero, CA · 3d

esterobaynews.com

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City Amends Harbor Hut Lease

The Harbor Hut Restaurant in Morro Bay has been granted a lease extension after completing nearly a million dollars in repairs and improvements. Submitted photo. The City of Morro Bay has amended the lease of one of the longest running and most elegant restaurants on The Embarcadero, after the leaseholders completed nearly a million dollars worth of improvements and repairs, with a quarter million more promised in the future.

Morro Bay, CA · 1d

Nerdy Digest

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Paso Robles School District Leaders Face Inquiry Over $70,000 in Credit Card Charges

California school district bosses face probe over $70K credit card binge on wine and treats just days before $205M bond vote – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: nvmwebsites-budwg5g9avh3epea.z03.azurefd.net) Paso Robles, California – Officials with the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District are under review after records showed the superintendent and three assistant superintendents ... Read more

Paso Robles, CA · 18h

Paso Robles Daily News

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Frankel extends lead in mayoral race; Measure G-26 still short in latest results

Editor’s note: The latest unofficial results released by the San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder’s Office are from 4:55 p.m. Nov. 5. The county expects to release its next update at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6. We will report new results when the county releases them. Frankel extends lead...

Paso Robles, CA · 17h

San Luis Obispo Tribune

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This CA ballot measure is bad news for local communities. Luckily, it's losing | Opinion

With 14 measures on the California ballot, it was understandably hard to keep them all straight — especially with the billionaire tax hogging the spotlight. That may be why Proposition 43 didn’t generate the attention it deserved, given that out of all the ballot measures, it arguably had the greatest potential to affect the everyday lives of nearly all Californians. Prop. 43 aimed to make it much harder to pass local taxes. It proposed raising the approval threshold from a simple majority to two-thirds — which is nearly impossible to meet. (Taxes placed on the ballot by local governments already require a super-majority to pass. Prop. 43 supporters wanted to extend that mandate to citizen-sponsored tax measures.) As of Thursday afternoon, Prop. 43 was failing by more than 10%, according to the Secretary of State website . That’s a relief. Citizen-sponsored taxes help fund critical services like fire prevention, police protection, flood control, hospitals, water and sewer plants and road maintenance. They make it possible for cities and towns to keep libraries open, playing fields mowed and recreation programs running. In short, they provide the stop-gap funds that state and federal governments can’t — or won’t — supply. Many local

California · 19h

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Lane Shifts at Niblick Bridge, Creston Rd & West Side of Paso Robles 11.06.2026

The city of Paso Robles announced there will be lane restrictions for various roads next week as part of ongoing projects. At 9 pm on Thursday, November 12th through 5 am Friday, AT&T will inspect existing utility manholes in the Niblick bridge deck. This will determine the utility work required for future bridge work expected to start early next year. During this time, lanes on the south side of the bridge will be closed to traffic, and shifted to the north side, with one lane open in each direction. The traffic signal at first and Spring street will operate as a red flashing signal. On Creston road, waterline trenching and traffic-signal conduit trenching will continue.

Paso Robles, CA · 13h

Ventura County Reporter

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‘Smaller But Smarter’: USFS dramatically scales back Wildfire Risk Reduction Project over public concerns

The United States Forest Service (USFS) has scaled back a vegetation clearing project for the Los Padres National Forest by about 85% after hearing objections from the public and a coalition of 91 community organizations. Los Padres National Forest (LPNF) officials announced on Oct. 20 that the Wildfire Risk Reduction...

Ventura County, CA · 2d

Paso Robles Daily News

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Overnight lane restrictions planned Nov. 12-13 on Niblick Bridge

Creston Road and west side street projects continue next week. – Overnight lane restrictions are planned on Niblick Bridge from 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, to 5 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, while utility companies inspect the bridge deck, according to the City of Paso Robles. PG&E and AT&T will inspect...

Paso Robles, CA · 17h