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The ballots have been counted, the results certified, and it’s official. The Nov. 6 Presidential Election saw one of the biggest turnouts in the history of Stanislaus County. Stanislaus County voter turnout reached 67.39 percent for the Nov. 6 election. That’s just below the 2004 Presidential Election’s turnout – 67.72 percent – and the record 71 percent turnout for the 2008 Presidential Election. This year’s turnout surpassed that in 2000 and 1996, ... Read More
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This week was not a good one for Bill Berryhill. Not only did the Ceres native see his opponent for the State Senate gain on him in the Nov. 6 vote count, but the state Fair Political Practices Commission came down on him for 2008 violations of state campaign finance laws. Berryhill, a Ceres grape grower who rose from a trustee on the Ceres Unified School District Board of Trustees to state Assembly, ... Read More
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As early election results came back Tuesday evening, the fate of Proposition 30 – a measure to raise taxes, benefitting schools and the state’s General Fund – seemed in question. But once all the ballots were counted, Proposition 30 eked out a narrow victory, securing billions in funding for the state’s schools and colleges and avoiding a potentially disastrous round of trigger cuts. “Last night, Californians made the courageous decision to protect ... Read More
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Late on Tuesday, with the dust still settling from the hectic day of voting, Turlockers appear to have relected Amy Bublak to the Turlock City Council alongside newcomer Steven Nascimento, a Parks, Recreation, and Community commissioner and district director for State Sen. Anthony Cannella (R). “It’s still early, so we’re cautiously optimistic,” Nascimento said. “… It’s hard to really gauge where we are. If this keeps up, we’re looking good.” Bublak, too, ... Read More
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Election Day is now just days away. On Tuesday, voters across the country will elect a U.S. President. Locally, voters will also decide a Turlock City Council election, numerous ballot initiatives, and state and federal representatives. Polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. A polling site locator can be found at www.stanvote.com. Results will be made available at www.stanvote.com as they are tabulated; the first figures will likely ... Read More
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With Election Day less than three weeks away, the deadline to register to vote is nearing. Monday marks the last day to register for the Nov. 6 General Election, which includes a Presidential campaign, a Turlock City Council race, numerous state and federal legislative slots, and 11 state ballot propositions. Registration has been brisk so far, according to the Stanislaus County Registrar of Voters & Clerk Recorder’s office. From Sept. 18 to ... Read More
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From new taxes to eliminating the death penalty, and labeling genetically modified foods, California voters face a potentially confusing gauntlet of 11 propositions on this Nov. 6 ballot. Helping voters sift through the legalese – and make sense of the disparate measures – was the League of Women Voters on Tuesday night, hosting a forum to discuss the pros and cons of each ballot measure at California State University, Stanislaus. “My job ... Read More
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The four candidates for two Turlock City Council seats faced off for the second – and possibly final – time on Wednesday. But another debate was evidently more popular – that of President Barack Obama (D) and challenger Mitt Romney (R) – as the crowd was sparse at Turlock City Hall. “I appreciate the people who are here,” said incumbent councilwoman Mary Jackson. “You all know how to record on your VCRs.” ... Read More
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When Congressional candidates Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) and Jose Hernandez (D) squared off in their first – and only – debate Monday night, it didn’t take long for the gloves to come off. The race for the California 10th Congressional District seat has been heated from the start, with both campaigns frequently trading blows in press releases and public appearances. But Hernandez – a former NASA astronaut and engineer who grew up in ... Read More
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With the November election fast approaching, local organizations are hoping to get information about the issues and candidates to the public through upcoming forums. The Turlock Chamber of Commerce will host a forum with local legislators from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. today at Latif’s restaurant, 111 N. Golden State Blvd. Attending will be U.S. Rep. Jeff Denham (R-Turlock), State Sen. Anthony Cannella (R-Ceres), and Assemblywoman Kristen Olsen (R-Modesto). Stanislaus County Supervisor ... Read More
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