Primary Election

An update on local primary election results. And, state officials are investigating whether major gas companies are using the recent price spike from the Iran war to boost profits.

A Mountain View woman faces charges in connection with the March fire at the Tassajara Zen Center in Carmel Valley. And, salary increases for the Pacific Grove mayor and city council members are unlikely.

California’s wild and wide-open primary election came to a close Tuesday with voters consolidating behind leading candidates for their parties.

The primary election is over, but there are plenty of votes left to count. We hear from a voter and a likely victor in Monterey County.

California’s 2026 primary is the first since voters passed Proposition 50, which redrew congressional maps to give Democrats a shot at flipping up to five Republican-held seats. From the Central Valley to San Diego, here’s what’s at stake.

The five candidates for Santa Cruz Mayor give their thoughts on the development of affordable housing in the city.

The City of Monterey has a sales tax measure on the June ballot. And, the state Senate has passed a bill tightening restrictions on how law enforcement uses automated license plate readers.

Santa Cruz County expands language services ahead of the June 2 primary election. And, a bill moving through the California legislature aims to ensure new education programs—like transitional kindergarten—deliver on their promises.

The Santa Lucia Conservancy works to train up a local workforce focused on reducing wildfire risk on the Central Coast. And, primary election candidates in Santa Cruz County discuss their plans for housing.

The only statewide measure on the March 5 ballot will pit funding for new housing and mental health treatment infrastructure against existing mental health services.