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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 · 4d

The Modesto Bee

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Inspectors measure food at unsafe temperatures in Stanislaus County restaurants

In our Reality Check stories, Modesto Bee journalists deliver fast facts about the issues that matter to local residents to hold officials and institutions accountable. Read more. Story idea? Tips@modbee.com . Food was found at unsafe temperature in Modesto, Turlock and Patterson restaurants during mid-October inspections. Stanislaus County health inspectors found insects and cross-contamination risks in multiple food facilities in mid-October. The majority of the 2,400 permitted food service establishments in the county receive unannounced routine food safety inspections each year, according to the Department of Environmental Resources . There were 55 inspections across 55 facilities between Oct. 19-25, according to the DER website. Dirty conditions at a Stanislaus County restaurant? How to report health code violations Unsafe food temperatures among major violations The details of the reports do not indicate whether a restaurant passed or failed inspection. Corrective actions may have been made by the business by the time of publication. For updates on individual restaurants, search the DER website . Stanislaus County upgrades its health inspections website. How to find reports Aj’s Café & Grill, 2800 Geer Road in Turlock, had 11 violations on Oct. 19 — three of them major. The dishwasher and the bucket at the

Stanislaus County, CA · 9d

mercedcountytimes.com

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Merced College hosts Field of Honor for veterans

Merced College will once again join the community in honoring veterans and military service members this November, hosting the annual Sunrise Rotary Field of Honor and Run for the Fallen, along with several activities commemorating Veterans Day. The Field of Honor will be on display Nov. 7-14 on the front...

Merced, CA · 1d
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sierranewsonline.com

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Burn Suspension Lifts for Mountain Residents Friday

For mountain residents with brush piles waiting to be cleared, Friday brings a change—but checking the day’s burning restrictions still needs to come before striking a match. CAL FIRE lists residential debris burning as returning to permit-required status at 8 a.m. Friday, November 6, in State Responsibility Areas...

Mariposa County, CA · 2d
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YourCentralValley.com

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Atwater’s mayor on podcast, flooding, toy drive

The City of Atwater launched a new podcast to inform residents about city government and services and invited the public to name it through an online poll.

Atwater, CA · 3d

The Modesto Bee

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Climate change affects Modesto's poorest areas the most. What is the city's plan?

For the first time, Modesto will have an environmental justice element in its general plan, the blueprint that will guide city growth from 2027 to 2050. Those years are expected to pose challenges with climate change , access to clean water, air quality and soil contamination from polluting industries of the past. An overarching goal for the general plan’s environmental justice section is promoting a healthy environment where residents can live, work and play in their neighborhoods without a disproportionate burden of pollution and health impacts. Senate Bill 1000, effective in 2018, requires environmental justice policies in city general plans to engage the community in decision-making and set priorities for improvements and programs to address needs. At a public meeting Thursday, the city unveiled a map showing underserved areas based on indicators such as pollution exposure, environmental issues, socioeconomic factors and vulnerable populations. The areas include west Modesto, the Bret Harte and Shackelford neighborhoods, airport neighborhood, central Modesto south of Briggsmore Avenue, La Loma and Empire. The map also marks the city’s undeveloped northeast corner as underserved. The city has proposed policies and actions to address some environmental justice issues and received input at Thursday’s meeting for addressing other problems.

Modesto, CA · 6d

mymotherlode.com

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Update: Fire In Mountain Ranch Area Of Calaveras County

Update at 3:40 p.m.: Air and ground fire resources have stopped the forward spread of the Sugar Fire on Doster Road in the Mountain Ranch area of Calaveras County at an estimated 3-5 acres. Crews will continue to work towards full containment and then mop up. What ignited the blaze remains under investigation. See below for further details on the fire.

Calaveras County, CA · 3d

mercedcountytimes.com

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Honoring veterans who continue to serve our community

“Once a veteran, always in service,” they say. Well, they might as well be talking about Eugene “Bud” Gantney of Merced. Bud is an unwavering patriot whose indomitable spirit has guided an incredibly full and resilient life, seasoned by history. You can’t help but admire the man...

Merced, CA · 1d

familydestinationsguide.com

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Residents In These 8 California Cities Pay Far Less For Power Than PG&E Customers

Want to find cities in California where residents pay far less for power than PG&E customers?. These 8 cities offer lower monthly bills and real financial relief!. Opening your electric bill every month can feel like a small punishment, especially if you’re in PG&E territory. Modesto is one of...

California · 1d

The Modesto Bee

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When do newly elected officials start their terms in Stanislaus County and the state?

Once the Nov. 3 election results are certified, how soon do candidates take office? ​For most state positions, they are seated in January. The governor and all other state constitutional offices, including lieutenant governor, secretary of state and treasurer, start their terms Jan. 1 and serve four years, with a maximum of two terms. For state Senate and Assembly positions, winners are sworn in the first Monday in December. Assembly members serve two-year terms, and senators serve four-year terms. They have a lifetime limit of 12 years in the Legislature for both houses. In Stanislaus County, city council and mayor positions are seated Jan. 1. They both serve four-year terms with a limit of two terms. Modesto Irrigation District board members are seated in early December, serve four years and have no term limits. School board members will be seated in January to start their four years of service; there are no term limits for these positions. For the Yosemite Community College District, members take office in December for their first board meeting where they will elect a president and vice-president of the board. They will hold office for four years, and there are no term limits. Propositions and measures

Stanislaus County, CA · 3d

ABC30 Central Valley

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El Nido's community hall gets major renovation project

Volunteers with Lowe's Red Vest associates unveiled renovations to El Nido's Community Hall.

Merced County, CA · 2d

Pine Tree

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Updated Calaveras County Election Results

San Andreas, CA…Election results were updated today. The next update will be available by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, on the Calaveras County Elections webpage. Voters can access results by searching Calaveras County Elections and selecting the “Election Results” icon. There are approximately 500 vote-by-mail...

Calaveras County, CA · 1d

FOX40

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Gray defeats Lincoln, retains seat in CA’s 13th District

(FOX40.COM) — Rep. Adam Gray will keep his seat in California’s 13th Congressional District, with election results showing a victory over former Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln. The Democratic incumbent, narrowly elected for the first time in 2024, represents a district that includes Merced County and parts of Madera, Stanislaus, San Joaquin and Fresno counties. “Valley […]

California · 4d

westsideconnect.com

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Stanislaus County transit authority says new plan is ‘least harmful way’ to cut back bus services next summer

Regular bus riders may find they’ll have to walk a little further next summer when local bus routes shrink. In an effort to maintain the free service for a significant portion of its riders, Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority (StanRTA) is moving to reduce service by 15% and address a $3 million budget shortfall through the Short Range Transit Plan.

Stanislaus County, CA · 4d

hoodline.com

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Bird Flu Wipes Out 1.3 Million Hens at Stanislaus County Egg Ranch

An HPAI infection at an unnamed Stanislaus County egg ranch resulted in the loss of 1.3 million hens. The case is notable for its scale and comes amid reports of infections in poultry and dairy herds in several states. The USDA figure was reported by the Hanford Sentinel in a...

Stanislaus County, CA · 1d

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Highway 41 Expressway Work Brings Overnight Lane Closures

Mountain residents heading to or from Fresno late at night will want to leave a little extra time for their drive next week. Three nights of lane closures are scheduled along Highway 41 as crews continue work on the Madera County 41 Expressway Project. The closures will affect Highway 41...

Madera County, CA · 3d

CBS Sacramento

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Modesto teachers vote on whether to authorize first strike in more than 40 years

Teachers in Modesto City Schools are voting on whether to authorize a strike, potentially setting the stage for the district's first teacher walkout in more than four decades.

Modesto, CA · 2d

hoodline.com

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Stanislaus County, California, Backs $26M Bond Deal for Lumira Clinics in Modesto, Ceres

2116 E. Orangeburg Ave. — Lumira Clinic Financing and Expansion. Stanislaus County, California, supervisors have approved tax-exempt bond financing of up to $26 million to help Lumira Healthcare expand its clinic footprint in Modesto and build a new primary care hub out of a shuttered Ceres pharmacy. The financing covers three sites: an existing clinic on East Orangeburg Avenue, a building on Florida Avenue, and the former Rite Aid pharmacy at 1830 Mitchell Road in Ceres.

Stanislaus County, CA · 2d

The Modesto Bee

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Seasonal flu claims the life of Stanislaus County man. It's spreading early

Health officials on Thursday confirmed the death of a Stanislaus County man due to seasonal flu. It’s the first influenza-related death of the 2026-27 season. The county Health Services Agency did not release details other than the man was younger than 65. The agency said no other information will be released because of privacy issues. Symptoms of the flu are fever, coughing, sore throat , nasal congestion, body aches, a headache and feeling tired. Most people recover on their own, but the illness can lead to complications and hospitalization. “We extend our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of this individual,” Dr. Thea Papasozomenos, county public health officer, said in a news release. She said flu cases surfaced in Stanislaus County earlier than normal this fall. More people are catching the contagious illness than is typically seen this early, the health officer said. “Getting vaccinated is one of the best ways to protect yourself and those around you,” she said. Those who are more vulnerable to a serious bout with the flu are children younger than 5, adults 65 or older, pregnant women and people dealing with chronic health problems such as diabetes or heart disease. The county

Stanislaus County, CA · 3d

The Fresno Bee

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Top stories: Snack recall. Valley election results. Is Starving Artist closed? Grocery tenant

Voters across five San Joaquin Valley counties cast ballots this week in races that will shape Sacramento and Washington representation, while north Fresno saw major shifts at the RiverView Shopping Center. A popular toddler snack sold nationwide was pulled from shelves over a choking hazard that federal regulators called potentially fatal. Here is a quick look at what readers followed most closely in The Fresno Bee this week. Here are top stories of the week: How did the Central Valley vote? See live 2026 election results across five counties — Voters in Fresno, Kings, Tulare, Madera and Merced counties cast ballots Tuesday in races for Congress, the California Legislature, county and city offices, school boards and local ballot measures. Unofficial results are being updated as county election officials continue counting. Vote-by-mail ballots postmarked by Election Day may be counted if received by Nov. 10, and counties must certify results by Dec. 3. Empty for years, a north Fresno grocery gets a new renter. Who is it? Why the delay? — After seven years sitting empty, the former Lassens Natural Foods & Vitamins space at the RiverView Shopping Center has a new tenant: Mulligan’s Sports Bar & Indoor Golf. The spot

Fresno, CA · 9h