From election night through the ongoing vote counts, Election Central directs you to our latest coverage.
Election 2022
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Here’s what to watch as results for the midterm elections roll in
Control of Congress is at stake in the midterm elections, as well as key gubernatorial and statewide races.
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Republicans confident of House control as polls begin to close, but Senate control uncertain
The GOP is favored to win at least one chamber of Congress, shifting the balance of power in Washington, as voters cast ballots in the first major test of U.S. democracy since the Jan. 6 attack.
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Basebrawl at Cabrillo: Ousted college coach Bob Kittle speaks out about firing, run for trustee spot
Bob Kittle and the Cabrillo College administration have fought a unique battle this fall — one that will end up in Santa Cruz Superior Court on Jan. 10. It began with his termination in June, which stemmed from what he says was an investigation into on-campus alcohol and COVID-19 safety protocols. It ramped up with his short bid for a position on the same governing board that fired him. His name — one he said he hopes to clear by talking to Lookout — remains on the ballot.
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Santa Cruz County Election 2022 weekly update: November 7
The battle over Measure O is many things to many people, but at its base, it is an attempt by residents to push through…
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As the parade of Santa Cruz annual mayors comes to a stop, how strong will the new four-year pioneer be?
There are too many ex-Santa Cruz mayors to count, and they’ve served in times of celebration and horror. Mike Rotkin served five one-year terms as mayor, Cynthia Mathews four and Don Lane three. Now, as the city of Santa Cruz adopts a more traditional four-year mayor position — with a newly districted system of city council — a new civic experiment begins.
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Drought and management questions shine spotlight on Soquel Creek and San Lorenzo Valley water district votes
During a moment in which an increasing number of local races draw no challengers, both water district elections in Santa Cruz County on Tuesday are competitive. The issues faced by the districts, however, differ considerably.
Posted inK-12 Education
Happy Valley Elementary School District candidates on the biggest issues facing students and teachers
Sixteen candidates are running for nine seats in five school districts across the county. Lookout sent questionnaires to all of them asking about the most pressing issues facing their schools. Here, we take a look at Happy Valley Elementary School District.
Posted inEvents, K-12 Education
Soquel Union Elementary School District candidates on teacher pay, mental health, declining enrollment and pandemic learning loss
Sixteen candidates are running for nine seats in five school districts across the county. Lookout sent questionnaires to all of them asking about the most pressing issues facing their schools. Here, we take a look at Soquel Union Elementary School District.
Posted inWatsonville / Pajaro
Pajaro Valley Health Care District voters to decide who will lead hospital out of financial uncertainty, build relationships
Three candidates are vying for two seats on the board of trustees for the newly formed Pajaro Valley Health Care District — the district that now owns and operates the Watsonville Community Hospital. The board is made up of five members; the three other seats will have elections in two years.
