Crypto-related fraud jumped by 45% last year, FBI says
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — Victims reported more than $5.6 billion in fraud related to cryptocurrency in 2023, a 45% increase from losses…
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KFile: Harris pledged support in 2019 to cut ICE funding and provide transgender surgery for detained migrants
By Andrew Kaczynski, CNN (CNN) — As Kamala Harris pivots to the political center in her campaign for president, a 2019 questionnaire from a…
Continue Reading Fact check: Trump and Vance keep falsely describing how tariffs work
By Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance continue to…
Continue Reading Retired military leaders defend Harris while placing blame on Trump for Afghanistan withdrawal in letter
By Ebony Davis and Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — Several retired military officials issued a letter in support of Vice President Kamala…
Continue Reading Trump says he will vote to legalize adult recreational marijuana use in Florida
By Kate Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump said Sunday he will vote for a ballot measure in Florida that would legalize adult…
Continue Reading New rules from GOP-majority election board could cause disarray in battleground Georgia
By Sara Murray and Jason Morris, CNN Atlanta (CNN) — The once-wonky Georgia State Election Board has burst into the limelight this year as a…
Continue Reading House Republicans and Democrats issue dueling documents casting blame for mistakes made in US withdrawal from Afghanistan
By Jennifer Hansler and Kylie Atwood, CNN (CNN) — Republicans and Democrats released dueling documents on the deadly August 2021 US withdrawal…
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JOSE ARANDA
Statement: As we look forward to the future, it’s important not to lose sight of what has made San Juan Bautista a charming historic village. I have…
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SCOTT FREELS
Statement: As a lifelong and 5th generation resident of the City of San JuanBautista, I am dedicated to the City we call home. I’m running for…
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TIM BURNS
Statement: My priorities are Public Safety, Fiscal Accountability and Community Development. I believe in transparency and accountability. I take a…
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PRISCILLA DE ANDA
Statement: As a lifelong resident, I value the natural beauty and open spaces that surround our city. We live in an exceptional area, but now we have…
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RICK PEREZ
Statement: The City of Hollister is my home. My family lives here and I care about our community and the people that live here. Over the last four…
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RUDY PICHA
Statement: Like so many of you, I’m fed up with the wrong direction that the current city council is heading. We cannot and should not accept…
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ROXANNE STEPHENS
Statement: Our current city leaders continue to ignore the public’s call for slowing the growth and repairing roads. Instead, they’ve made it…
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MIA CASEY
Statement: After retiring early, I wanted to give back to my community. I became an advocate, engaging with local leaders and speaking on issues. I…
Continue Reading Harris prepares for the showdown she’s long sought with Trump as he takes more informal approach
By Eric Bradner, Jeff Zeleny, Alayna Treene and Arit John, CNN (CNN) — The most important moment in the race between Kamala Harris and Donald…
Continue Reading Is Kamala Harris a good debater? Here’s what we know
CNN Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — The world knows what kind of a debater former President Donald Trump is: loose with the facts,…
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Trina Coffman-Gomez
Statement: I am running to be your representative for the City of Watsonville District 6. With your vote, I will accept the responsibilities and…
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Jimmy Dutra
Statement: Jimmy Dutra became the first openly gay mayor in Watsonville history, serving in the position from December 2020 to December 2021. Dutra…
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Vanessa Quiroz-Carter
Statement: Born and raised in Watsonville, I have been active in the community for nearly 20 years. As a third generation Watsonville resident,…
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Eduardo Montesino
Statement: My experience as Mayor, City Council Member, and leader in our community has given me the opportunity to represent Watsonville at the…
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Steve Clark
Statement: Steve Clark was born and raised in California, growing up in San Jose, with his four siblings. At 21 years old, he dedicated his life to…
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Corky Roberson
Statement: We have the privilege of living in the safest community in Santa Cruz County due to the quality and dedication of the Scotts Valley Police…
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Krista Jett
Statement: I am running for City Council because I have a desire to engage with and serve the community where I have built my life and am raising my…
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Mercedes Molloy
Statement: As the youngest candidate in Scotts Valley’s history as well as a local member of the Latino/Latinx community, Mercedes represents a new…
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Dustin Lopez
Statement: I am a twenty-four year old Scotts Valley resident who has lived here for ten years as a low-income renter. Before that, I grew up moving…
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John Lewis
Statement: As a systems infrastructure engineer and IT contractor I am no stranger to working on complex systems with a history of deferred…
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Donna R. Lind
Statement: When I joined the City of Scotts Valley 56 years ago, there were no stoplights and only four employees. There were so few staff; I doubled…
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Melinda Orbach
Statement: Improving the Quality of Life for All Capitola Residents Advocating for Working Families and Programs for Youth Supporting Public Safety,…
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Gerry Jensen
Statement: I am running for Capitola City Council because Capitola is more than where I’ve lived for over a decade. It’s where my heart is.…
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Margaux Morgan
Statement: I have been working in small business restaurants of Capitola for 15 years. I have gained many cherished relationships with locals,…
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Enrique Dolmo Jr.
Statement: My name is Enrique Dolmo Jr, and I hope to win your vote for Capitola City Council. I have been a dedicated member of the Capitola…
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Christopher Bradford
Statement: As a 5th district resident, I understand the importance of representation for our community. My goal as your supervisor is to invest in a…
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Monica Martinez
Statement: As a lifelong public servant and Felton resident, I’m running for 5th District Supervisor because, like you, I’ve lived through the…
Continue Reading Trump threatens prosecution of 2024 election officials if he wins presidency
By Kate Sullivan and Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened prosecution and “long term prison…
Continue Reading Lawmakers return to Washington, DC, with presidential politics looming large
By Annie Grayer, CNN Washington (CNN) — When the House Judiciary Committee held a field hearing on Friday to highlight the impact border…
Continue Reading Inside Kamala Harris’ yearslong crash course in foreign diplomacy
By Kevin Liptak, MJ Lee, Priscilla Alvarez and Kylie Atwood, CNN Washington (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris has met more than 150 world…
Continue Reading Even after unanimous Senate approval, a bill addressing dire judge shortage faces uphill climb in the House
By Tierney Sneed, CNN Washington (CNN) — Across the country, federal courts are buckling under an ever-increasing caseload in the absence of…
Continue Reading GOP plots Pennsylvania onslaught as Democrats battle to keep ‘really difficult’ Senate seat
By Manu Raju and Haley Talbot, CNN Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania (CNN) — Sen. Bob Casey is bracing for a GOP onslaught. After a summer where he and…
Continue Reading Trump calls for modifying 25th Amendment to make it possible to remove a vice president
By Kate Sullivan and Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump on Saturday called for “modifying” the 25th Amendment to allow…
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CIA and MI6 heads discuss Gaza ceasefire efforts, Russian threat in unprecedented joint public appearance in London
CNN By Nick Paton Walsh, Sophie Tanno and Radina Gigova, CNN London (CNN) — CIA chief Bill Burns said Saturday he hoped to have a “more…
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The stark contrasts between Harris and Trump are on full display in their preparations for next week’s debate
CNN By Priscilla Alvarez, Kristen Holmes and Kevin Liptak, CNN Washington (CNN) — When Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris walk…
Continue Reading Post-evangelicals shift away from faith tied to Republican politics
By Arit John and Dianne Gallagher, CNN Charlotte, North Carolina (CNN) — Larissa Miller spent the early years of her life steeped in…
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Dick Cheney says he’s voting for Harris in November and Trump ‘can never be trusted with power again’
CNN By Veronica Stracqualursi and Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — Former Vice President Dick Cheney said Friday that he will vote for…
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Kristen Brown
Statement: Promoting sustainable growth that benefits us all. Protecting our environment and addressing climate change. Ensuring accessible and…
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Kim De Serpa
Statement: Improving road maintenance and infrastructure for transportation projects Increasing housing at all levels and addressing the needs of the…
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Alexis Garcia-Arrazola
Statement: As a lifelong resident of Seaside, I have always been deeply committed to the well-being and progress of our community. Over the past four…
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David Pacheco
Statement: I appreciate the opportunity to serve the residents of Seaside and share my background, ideas, and successes. Over my last three terms, I…
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