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5 news stories from 4 sources collected today • Updated: Jun 03, 2026 16:13
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Arroyo Grande, Los Osos, Santa Barbara, politics, election, local measures, Monterey County, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Local
Jun 03, 2026 15:58
Central Coast Primary Election Results Roll In

Preliminary results from California's primary election on June 2 are being counted across the Central Coast, with several races still too close to call. Key developments include: In the governor's race, Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra lead statewide with 27.4% each.

In San Luis Obispo County, District 4 Supervisor Jimmy Paulding leads Republican Adam Verdin, while District 2 sees independent Michael Erin Woody ahead. In Santa Barbara County, a three way race for District 5 supervisor shows Ricardo Valencia leading.

Local measures include Los Osos' Measure B 26 for a park tax trailing, and Santa Barbara's Measure A2026 leading. More results are expected Thursday evening, with official tallies potentially taking weeks.

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Bradley, health, politics, money, economy, Monterey County, Money
Jun 03, 2026 09:06
States Cut Health Benefits for Immigrants Amid Budget Crunch

Budget constraints are forcing liberal leaning states to scale back health benefits for noncitizens due to federal Medicaid cuts and expiring Obamacare subsidies. At least five states plus D.C. have cut or plan to cut state funded health benefits for immigrants.

California barred new illegal immigrants from Medi Cal and will eliminate dental care for noncitizens. Colorado lowered enrollment caps for its SilverEnhanced Savings program and plans to downsize Cover All Coloradans.

Experts warn these cuts will increase uninsured rates and worsen health outcomes for immigrants and their citizen children. The federal government has shifted financial burdens to states, leading to tough choices that prioritize citizens over noncitizens.

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Jun 03, 2026 12:05
• Katie Porter concedes in race for governor. Here’s what she had to say to supporters on election night mercurynews.com
Jun 03, 2026 09:05
• A wall of nametags at a South Korean park testifies to adoptees’ longing for their birth mothers mendocinobeacon.com
Jun 03, 2026 07:40
• Invasive pest detected on grapevines sold at Costco across California dailydemocrat.com
Jun 03, 2026 07:36
• Drowning in studies: As clock ticks on rising sea levels, San Rafael still seeks a solution localnewsmatters.org
Jun 03, 2026 06:35
• From festering infections to untreated cancer, ICE detainees across the US describe medical neglect mendocinobeacon.com
Jun 03, 2026 05:55
• From festering infections to untreated cancer, ICE detainees across the US describe medical neglect ukiahdailyjournal.com
Jun 03, 2026 05:55
• Man receives 75-years-to-life sentence after 2023 Santa Cruz County murder, standoff with police mercurynews.com
Jun 03, 2026 03:46
• Trump confirms he called Netanyahu ‘crazy,’ as he says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran mendocinobeacon.com
Jun 03, 2026 03:40
• Introducing Sendero: Soledad’s Interim Housing Community 🏘️✨ (es) cityofsoledad.com
Jun 02, 2026 21:33
• Deadline for Submission of Ballot Arguments on City of Soledad Special Parcel Tax to be Levied on Properties Within the City Based on Land Use to Fund Fire and Emergency Medical Services cityofsoledad.com
Jun 02, 2026 21:32
• Dan Burns holds onto lead in Monterey County Superintendent of Schools race thecalifornian.com
Jun 02, 2026 08:36
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Jun 02, 2026 15:00 • kazu.org
Monterey County Celebrates Pride Month; Aerospace Plant Leak Reveals Regulatory Gaps
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Jun 02, 2026 10:24 • kalw.org
Mass Citizenship Revocation Harder Than Trump Vowed
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Jun 03, 2026 08:34 • montereyherald.com External •
Finding Sanctuary: ‘Herculean’ effort combats avian influenza outbreak in California’s marine mammals, birds
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🔥 Top Stories 1 Jun Daily archive →
Jun 01, 2026 15:05 • kazu.org
CalFresh Changes Begin, ACLU and Tech Firms Challenge Social Media Age Restrictions
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Jun 01, 2026 10:42 • ukiahdailyjournal.com
US Military AI Debate: Speed vs. Safety in Lethal Operations
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Jun 02, 2026 07:07 • cbsnews.com External •
Man accused of murdering 3 generations of Modesto family appears in court
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Jun 01, 2026 22:59
•Monterey Park on cusp of state's first data center ban with 'overwhelming' support
Jun 01, 2026 22:30
•2026 Election Results: With 'overwhelming' support, Monterey Park on cusp of state's first data center ban
Jun 01, 2026 22:13
•Monterey County marks Pride Month, aerospace plant leak exposes regulatory gaps
Jun 01, 2026 21:49
•Inmate dead days after being found unresponsive at Santa Rita Jail
Jun 01, 2026 21:30
•2026 Election Results: With ‘overwhelming’ support, Monterey Park on cusp of state’s first data center ban
Jun 01, 2026 21:11
•Mountain View woman accused of arson at Tassajara Buddhist temple
Jun 01, 2026 21:01
•'Beauty & the Beast' and 'Whole New World' singer Peabo Bryson dead at 75
Jun 01, 2026 21:01
•Sexting scandal engulfs Maine Democrat Graham Platner in bid to unseat Susan Collins
Jun 01, 2026 23:40
•Stripping U.S. citizenship en masse is harder than Trump vowed
Jun 01, 2026 02:21
•‘This is a test:’ With fire season here, East Richmond residents practiced an emergency evacuation

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