Lacking in years and the longtime local name recognition of her opponent for District 2 Santa Cruz County supervisor, Capitola Mayor Kristen Brown has leaned on what she calls “the depth of my experience,” and her pitch that policy work is her life’s calling.
Election 2024
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California ballot asks voters to invest in climate solutions
California officials cut billions from ambitious climate programs to offset an unexpected budget deficit. Now they hope voters approve a multibillion-dollar bond to fill the gap.
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California Medicaid ballot measure is popular, well funded — and perilous, opponents warn
Proposition 35, aimed at creating a dedicated stream of funding to provide health care for California’s low-income residents, would put funding for many programs at risk because the ballot measure would supersede the budget, opponents say.
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Despite different backgrounds, Monica Martinez and Christopher Bradford aim to ‘fight the status quo’ in District 5
In the first of two Lookout Santa Cruz County supervisor candidate forums, District 5 hopefuls Monica Martinez and Christopher Bradford spoke Wednesday about the many issues affecting mountain communities, from failing roads and tight budgets to the seemingly never-ending rebuilding process following the 2020 CZU fires. Both positioned themselves as outsiders hoping to bring change to county government.
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Election 2024: Yes, I’m entertained, but yes, I want it to stop
The absurdist melodrama of the 2024 election has Wallace Baine enthralled. But there’s just no way this isn’t some scripted piece of mass entertainment. To whoever is pulling the strings, can you please give us a break after the election, lest we amuse ourselves to death.
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District 5 supervisor candidates Martinez, Bradford in spotlight at Lookout forum Wednesday
Christopher Bradford and Monica Martinez, candidates to replace Bruce McPherson as District 5 Santa Cruz County supervisor, take the stage this evening at Felton Community Hall in an event sponsored by Lookout and moderated by correspondent Christopher Neely.
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Letter to the editor: Monica Martinez is the leader we need
In a letter to the editor, a Felton resident outlines why she is supporting Monica Martinez for District 5 Santa Cruz County supervisor.
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Letter to the editor: Christopher Bradford listens – he has my vote
In a letter to the editor, a Felton resident outlines why she supports Christopher Bradford over Monica Martinez for District 5 Santa Cruz County supervisor.
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Letter to the editor: Gerry Jensen is a strong leader for Capitola City Council
In a letter to the editor, a pair of Capitola residents outline their support for city council candidate Gerry Jensen.
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Letter to the editor: Kim De Serpa is a grassroots leader
In a letter to the editor, an Aptos resident expresses support for District 2 county supervisor candidate Kim De Serpa.