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Ash Kalra wins sixth California Assembly term with 72.3% of vote

Indian American Democrat Ash Kalra has won re-election to the California State Assembly, securing 72.3 percent of the vote in the midterm elections and defeating Republican challenger Himat Singh Bainiwal in the 25th Assembly District. Kalra received 49,811 votes against Bainiwal’s 19,080, according to the San Francisco Chronicle’s election results....

San Jose, CA · 2d
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Ami Chen Mills concedes Santa Cruz mayor’s race after latest vote count

Two days after Ryan Coonerty declared victory in the tight and often-heated race for Santa Cruz mayor, his opponent, Ami Chen Mills, conceded Friday afternoon, bringing an end to a campaign marked by sharp political divisions and contentious exchanges. The concession followed the latest release of election results by the...

Santa Cruz, CA · 1d
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Governor appoints Thomas Sprankling to the Santa Clara County Superior Court bench

The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara has announced the appointment of Thomas Sprankling to serve as a Judge of the Santa Clara County Superior Court. Governor Gavin Newsom announced Mr. Sprankling’s appointment on November 4, 2026. He fills the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Thomas E. Kuhnle.

Santa Clara County, CA · 2d
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Illumination at the Adobe: A Free Family Holiday Evening at Salinas’ Historic Boronda Adobe

Looking for a holiday outing that’s a little different? The Monterey County Historical Society is inviting families to Illumination at the Adobe, a free open house at the historic Boronda Adobe in Salinas that shows how the holidays looked in early Monterey County. At a Glance. What: Illumination at...

Salinas, CA · 1d
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Santa Claus is coming to Monterey and Santa Cruz

Looking for Santa this holiday season? Whether you want a classic photo op or to see him arrive by surfboard or fire engine, you’ll find Santa across the Monterey Bay region. Here’s a roundup of local appearances—both one-time and ongoing—so your family can plan some festive fun.

Santa Cruz, CA · 1d

San José Spotlight

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Gilroy homeless plan lacks details for next steps

A South County committee on homelessness — funded by a nonprofit dedicated to solving the problem  — spent thousands of dollars to develop a plan to support homeless residents, but showed up empty handed at the Gilroy City Council meeting last week. Destination: Home provided $54,557 in funding to Gilroy to pay for Homebase, a... The post Gilroy homeless plan lacks details for next steps appeared first on San José Spotlight .

Gilroy, CA · 2d

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Salinas officials report $9.7 million in homeless services spending, and look at more potential solutions.

The City of Salinas invested $9.7 million in homeless services during fiscal year 2025-26, focused on street outreach, crisis response, emergency shelter and housing programs, drawing from federal, state, local and regional sources. Community Development Analyst Karina Vazquez presented to the City Council on Tuesday, Nov. 10, and said that “there’s no single solution” to homelessness.

Salinas, CA · 4d

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California Emergency Officials Urge Residents to Prepare for Potential El Niño Winter

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — California emergency responders are preparing for the possibility of a wetter winter fueled by El Niño, warning residents to take precautions now for potential heavy rain, flooding, mudslides and power outages. On Tuesday, PG&E brought together emergency management officials, CAL FIRE and the American...

California · 3d

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Santa Cruz Property Managers Are Getting Better Water-Leak Alerts, but an Unnoticed Plumbing Problem Can Still Spread Across an Entire Apartment Building

A Santa Cruz property manager may learn about a plumbing problem from a utility alert before anyone reports a wet floor. That is a useful change in how buildings can be monitored, particularly when an unexplained increase in water consumption might otherwise remain unnoticed until the next billing cycle. But...

Santa Cruz, CA · 3d

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The best things I ate and drank in Santa Cruz County in October

As I compiled my list of the best things I ate in October in Santa Cruz County, one commonality jumped out at me: passion. Though the cuisines range from Japanese and Thai to American, each dish was the result of focus and care to achieve an apex of creation, be it ribs, sushi, hot chicken or roasted duck.

Santa Cruz County, CA · 4d

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California Emergency Officials Urge Residents to Prepare for Potential El Niño Winter

California · 3d

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Election update: Navarro concedes in PVUSD race; Clark behind Zuniga, says there will not be a recount

After a roller-coaster election in which PVUSD Trustee Area 7 incumbent Misty Navarro started leading challenger Mads Realmuto, She slowly fell behind as new results came in, and as of the latest update on Nov. 10, Realmuto was ahead by 239 votes. In a Facebook post, Navarro thanked her supporters...

Aptos, CA · 3d

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Bellarmine wins injunction over CCS forfeits, set to play in playoffs

The Bells are now cleared to play at St. Ignatius in the playoffs on Friday.

Santa Clara County, CA · 3d

Gilroy Dispatch

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City Council votes to shut down Camp Hope in gilroy

The Gilroy City Council narrowly voted to close down a homeless encampment on city-owned property by Dec. 15, at the same meeting where officials presented an update on ongoing efforts to establish a permanent encampment or transitional residence for unhoused people looking for long-term shelter. At the end of the...

Gilroy, CA · 4d

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Salinas shelter opens ahead of El Niño | Potential clemency for Monterey County murder cases

The 50-bed shelter will open its doors ahead of an expected aggressive El Niño winter. People will be housed at the Chinatown Navigation Center, which closed in April. Lisa Murphy is an assistant city manager for Salinas. "It's this massive El Niño that's coming through. People need shelter. So rather than take it down as planned we are reopening it just for this inclement weather shelter."

Salinas, CA · 5d

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Santa Cruz County business: Biotech company acquired; Joby lands more Air Force funding

Each week, we’re taking a closer look at the movers and shakers, the growth of industries and what’s really driving the Santa Cruz County economy. I’ll be spotlighting some of the biggest areas for opportunity, updates on local development and all things underpinning the regional business scene each Wednesday.

Santa Cruz County, CA · 4d

YourCentralValley.com

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Which Central Valley counties wanted Steve Hilton for governor?

As ballot counting continues, Democrat Xavier Becerra was projected to win the California governor's race while Republican Steve Hilton maintained strong support across several Central Valley counties.

California · 5d

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Santa Cruz County braces for heavy rain, dangerous surf as waves could reach 30 feet

Santa Cruz County, this is your sign to dust off those rain boots and shake out those umbrellas. And if you were thinking about heading to the beach, please think twice. A stormy weekend is ahead, with rain expected to arrive Thursday night and hazardous coastal conditions expected through early Sunday, Nov. 15. Here’s what to expect.

Santa Cruz County, CA · 3d

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Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, Nov. 12-15

Two wine walks taking place during the first El Niño storm of the season — there’s gotta be a “water into wine” joke in there somewhere. The concept is the same at two different scenic destinations. On Saturday, head to Capitola Village for the Capitola Village Sip & Stroll ($55). On Sunday, downtown Santa Cruz hosts its fall Wine Walk ($45). Both events spotlight area wineries at local businesses. – Lily Belli.

Santa Cruz County, CA · 3d

The Hill

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Opinion: The end of the death penalty in California is a fresh start for justice

Now comes the work of building a justice system that earns the trust of every survivor and community it serves.

California · 4d