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Despite a big-spending campaign by property owners, Salinas residents vote to keep rent stabilization.

It was a festive night on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at the United Farm Workers in Salinas, where rock ‘n’ roll in Spanish, banda and Michael Jackson tunes played from the speakers. Attendees at a No on Measure H party toasted with tequila in honor of late Dolores Huerta, who died on Oct. 28. Before election results came in, they gathered outside to hit a star-shaped piñata that read “Yes on H.”

Salinas, CA · 2d
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Live Results: Monterey County elections 2026

Polls close at 8pm on Tuesday, Nov. 3 to conclude a wild and sometimes weird set of contests for leadership positions throughout Monterey County. The Weekly’s omnipresent columnist Squid had commentary about some of the antics that were documented throughout the cycle. Staff from the Weekly will be out...

Monterey County, CA · 2d
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Early Election Day results show shifts in Salinas council race

Early voting results in the Nov. 3 election showed two incumbents and a challenger leading in the Salinas City Council race . Councilmembes Tony Barrera in District 2 and Margaret D'Arrigo in District 3 were ahead in their contests, while in District 5, Irma Lopez was ahead of Councilmember Andrew Sandoval in a tight race. Early results show Barrera with 63% of the vote faced Jose Guerra (37%), a resident of the Monte Bella community. D’Arrigo, with 59% of the vote, faced business owner Cary Swensen (32%) and Salinas resident Brent Bagley (9%) in a three-way race. Sandoval had 46% of the vote compared to Lopez (54%), a manager of a school family resource center. "I'm excited, I think I'm more energized than I was a few weeks ago," said D'Arrigo at a downtown watch party on Tuesday night. "I feel like we've put together a really good team and then keeping our mayor. We've got the right people that can do the hard work that needs to get done, and we can all work together. "We respect one another, and that's really the most important thing for me, Mutual respect. So, I'm going to take a week off to

Salinas, CA · 3d

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A doctor with Big Ag support appears posed to best an incumbent for a seat on the Salinas Valley Health board.

Backed by powerful agricultural interests, Dr. James Dacus was leading in the Zone 4 race for the Salinas Valley Health Board of Directors, with more than 53 percent of the vote versus the incumbent, Catherine Carson, who had just over 46 percent of the vote, as of early Wednesday morning, Nov. 4.

Salinas, CA · 1d
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Salinas voters reject bid to repeal rent stabilization

A ballot measure to repeal rent stabilization in Salinas was defeated Tuesday after the final batch of election night results came in. Measure H, if passed, would have repealed four tenant-related ordinances, including a requirement that all rental units be part of a citywide registry. After the final election night report from the County of Monterey Elections Department, “no” votes led by 59.1% to 40.9%, with 11,590 votes opposed and 8,013 in favor. Protect Salinas Renters, the community group behind the No on H campaign, said in a statement that “the results of Measure H are clear: Salinas voters turned out in force to stand with renters and working families.” “This wasn’t just an election, it was a movement,” the statement continued. “It began when community groups and residents first started organizing for protections after intense rent hikes during the pandemic hit the community hard. The movement picked up pace when a newly elected city council majority voted to strip away critical renter protections in 2025. Since then, tenants, labor unions, community organizations, and concerned residents united under a shared understanding: families deserve stability, dignity, and protection from displacement. “Our gratitude runs deep for every volunteer who knocked on doors,

Salinas, CA · 1d

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Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 4, 2026

KING CITY — Residents of South Monterey County can access health care enrollment assistance, immigration legal services and financial stability support through Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey at Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez’s Third District Office in King City. The office, located at 1011 Broadway St., Suite C,...

Monterey County, CA · 2d

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Superior Court of San Benito County celebrates Adoption Month

Information provided by Superior Court of San Benito County. Lea este artículo en español aquí. Adoption Month is a nationwide initiative that raises awareness of the importance of adoption. Each year, thousands of children across the country join permanent families, gaining the stability and sense of belonging they need to thrive. California superior courts play an essential role in completing the adoption process because only a court can legally establish a parent-child relationship. Adoption agencies and social workers coordinate placements and home studies, and a judge must sign an adoption decree before an adoption becomes official, permanent, and legally binding.

San Benito County, CA · 1d

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Land use deal brings Sand City one step closer to construction of multi-use trail.

The completion of the multi-use bike trail through Sand City is one major step closer to completion with a new land use agreement. Sand City has long struggled to build the path connecting the trail along the coast of Monterey to Seaside because the proposed project crosses into land belonging to different entities. In particular, the Transportation Agency for Monterey County owns the 100-foot-long stretch of an inactive railroad between Contra Costa Street and La Playa Avenue.

Sand City, CA · 21h

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Two new members will join the Monterey County Office of Education Board of Trustees.

The Monterey County Office of Education had four out of seven seats up for election on Nov. 3: Areas 1, 3, 6 and 7, with three of those races contested. Early election results show that MCOE will have two new board members next year. Incumbent Heather Owen in Area 3...

Monterey County, CA · 1d

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As last night showed, big money in elections doesn’t always translate to wins.

Aric Sleeper here, coming down from the buzz of election night and ruminating on the wins and losses in the cities of Seaside and Monterey, which I cover. One thing that surprised me was that the campaigns in those races with the most cash in their coffers have tentatively lost—as was the case with Alex Miller in Seaside, Vicki Nohrden and Vince Malfitano in Monterey, and Measure H in Salinas—a trend that seemed to be reflected nationally.

Monterey, CA · 1d

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Two Watsonville City Council races too close to call

This story was updated at 1pm on Wednesday, Nov. 4. Two Watsonville City Council races remained too close to call Tuesday night, with incumbent Casey Clark falling behind opponent Angel Zuniga in District 5 and Ed Acosta ahead of former Councilwoman Nancy Bilicich in District 7. Santa Cruz County election...

Watsonville, CA · 2d

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New tool shows where flood waters might go in Santa Cruz

The UC Santa Cruz Center for Coastal Climate Resilience is rolling out a tool that lets planners and property owners see what areas may be flooded by the end of the century. “For the first time we're able to pull these risk metrics and risk reduction metrics at the building-block level, so an individual homeowner will be able to scroll in and see their individual property and what is at risk there,” said Borja Gonzalez Reguero, leader of the CoSMoS Adapts project.

Santa Cruz, CA · 1d

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Recent high school graduate takes early, commanding lead over Dodge in Pajaro Valley Unified School District race

Eriberto Estrada, who graduated from Pajaro Valley High School this year, holds a commanding lead over incumbent Daniel Dodge in the race for Pajaro Valley Unified school board area 4 trustee. As of 10:25pm on Tuesday, Estrada had 65.9% of the vote, with 833 votes, with Dodge trailing with 425.

Watsonville, CA · 2d

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High-Speed Rail to hold local meeting to consider alternative routes on Nov. 4

A lack of federal funding and increased costs are prompting the California High-Speed Rail Authority to search for alternative alignments for the proposed stretch of railway that goes from south of Gilroy to northeast of Los Banos and includes Pacheco Pass. The authority is also seeking public input on potential new alignments.

Los Banos, CA · 2d

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Soledad’s 2026 Spookfest draws Halloween crowds

SOLEDAD — Halloween began early in Soledad last Saturday afternoon with Spookfest taking place at Cesar Chavez Park on Front Street. Soledad Chamber of Commerce blocked off the area for its citywide event that began at 3 p.m. and featured games, pumpkin decorating and a Trunk-or-Treat. The seventh annual...

Soledad, CA · 1d

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Santa Cruz Co.: Sales Tax Increase Likely Headed Toward Approval

Santa Cruz County voters appear in early, unofficial election night results to favor raising the sales tax in the county by a half-cent. Measure E needs a simple majority to pass and led initial returns with about 60% of votes recorded so far in support. The measure is projected to...

Santa Cruz County, CA · 2d

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Monterey Co.: Property Tax And Bond Measures For School Repairs Receiving Mixed Support In Early Results

Voters in Monterey County appear in early election results to favor a property tax measure in Pacific Grove and bond measures for schools and Carmel-by-the-Sea. Another bond measure in the North Monterey County Unified School District was receiving more tepid support in early unofficial results. Article continues below this ad.

Monterey County, CA · 2d

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School district consolidation measure in South County shows strong support.

South County voters showed up at the polls for a unique scenario: consolidating three school districts into two and voting for school board members for two districts that don’t exist yet. For the past couple of years, interest in consolidating school districts in King City and Greenfield has grown,...

King City, CA · 1d

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Palo Corona restores historic flood plain below Rancho Cañada Golf Club

Since June 2025, the Rancho Cañada Floodplain Restoration Project has excavated 15 feet of sediment built up from the old Rancho Cañada Golf Club to connect the historic flood plain that once covered Carmel Valley to the Carmel River, replanting trees and local plants, reintroducing native species and expanding Palo Corona Regional Park.

Carmel Valley, CA · 2d