Proposition 29 would require dialysis clinics to have a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant present while patients are receiving care.
Election 2022
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Watsonville: Measure Q appears headed for a win in battle over development beyond urban limits
As of Wednesday, the yes on Q vote had amassed 67% of the vote and yes on S had a narrow 51% lead, with 3,151 votes counted. If one measure amasses more votes than the other by final count, it will become law.
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Santa Cruz County District 4 Supervisor: Felipe Hernandez opens up 11-point lead over Jimmy Dutra
Felipe Hernandez held an 11-point lead over Jimmy Dutra with 3,482 votes counted as of early Wednesday in the race for 4th District Santa Cruz County Supervisor.
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California voters approve Proposition 28 for music and arts education funding
Proposition 28 was designed to replenish resources for K-12 courses such as dance, theater and graphic design that are typically the first to be cut from school budgets.
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Propositions 26 and 27, which would legalize sports gaming, losing in early returns
Campaigns for the two competing measures, Propositions 26 and 27, flooded the airways with a constant barrage of attack ads against each other.
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California State Assembly District 30: Dawn Addis leads big against Vicki Nohrden
Democrat Dawn Addis had captured 61% of votes counted as of Wednesday for California State Assembly District 30. Her Republican challenger, Vicki Nohrden, received 39% of the votes in the newly redistricted seat in the legislature.
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A measure to place abortion protections in the state Constitution ahead in early returns
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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California voters approve ban on sale of flavored tobacco products
Anti-tobacco advocates fought for years to end the sale of flavored products they said have generated a youth vaping crisis.
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California State Assembly District 28: Gail Pellerin appears headed for a win over Liz Lawler
Santa Cruz’s Gail Pellerin had captured 65% of the vote for Assembly District 28 as of Wednesday. Her Republican challenger, Liz Lawler, a Monte Sereno councilmember, garnered only 35% of the vote.
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Santa Cruz City Council: Scott Newsome well ahead in District 4 race
Scott Newsome was leading the Santa Cruz City Council District 4 race with 51% of the total votes counted. Hector Marin is in second place with 31% of the total votes counted, followed by Greg Hyver, with 9%.