Wednesday, November 7 2012 8:46 PM EST2012-11-08 01:46:51 GMT
SANTA MARIA - On the morning after her historic win, Santa Maria Mayor-elect Alice Patino was busy taking down campaign signs across town. "I think that's really important", Patino says about being electedMore >>
Three-term City Councilwoman says voters have spoken loudly about their desire for greater public safety.More >>
Wednesday, November 7 2012 8:26 PM EST2012-11-08 01:26:23 GMT
ORCUTT - A fifth-generation Santa Maria Valley farmer and newcomer to local politics, Peter Adam says he's not surprised he unseated 14 year incumbent Joni Gray for Santa Barbara County Fourth DistrictMore >>
Fifth-generation Santa Maria Valley farmer says he's not surprised he unseated 14 year incumbent Joni Gray.
Wednesday, November 7 2012 3:05 PM EST2012-11-07 20:05:35 GMT
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. -- We have the latest number for your local mayoral races in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo County. Santa Maria Mayoral Race: Alice M. PatinoMore >>
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. -- We have the final numbers from your local mayoral races in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo County. More >>
Wednesday, November 7 2012 11:54 AM EST2012-11-07 16:54:44 GMT
Proposition 37 would require labeling for foods sold to people that are made from plants or animals with genetically modified material. The label would indicate whether the food has been changed in a specificMore >>
Proposition 37 would require labeling for foods sold to people that are made from plants or animals with genetically modified material. The label would indicate whether the food has been changed in a specificMore >>
Wednesday, November 7 2012 11:02 AM EST2012-11-07 16:02:37 GMT
SANTA BARBARA - In the race for the newly re-drawn 24th Congressional District, Republican challenger Abel Maldonado has conceded defeat to incumbent Democrat Lois Capps. With the vote counting far fromMore >>
Republican challenger Abel Maldonado concedes defeat in bitterly contested race that broke records for local advertising.More >>
Wednesday, November 7 2012 3:49 AM EST2012-11-07 08:49:01 GMT
The local polls have closed. You can get updates with local results on Central Coast News or click here for Campaign 2012 coverage on KCOY.comMore >>
CBS News is projecting that Obama will win a second term after taking Ohio, Click here to read more. You can get updates with local results on Central Coast News or click here for Campaign 2012 coverageMore >>
Wednesday, November 7 2012 2:56 AM EST2012-11-07 07:56:58 GMT
Proposition 30 is the initiative that will temporarily use taxes to fun education. People with incomes over $250,000 would have their taxes increased for 7 years and sales taxes would increase by 1/4 centMore >>
Proposition 30 is the initiative that will temporarily use taxes to fun education. People with incomes over $250,000 would have their taxes increased for 7 years and sales taxes would increase by 1/4 cent for 4 years, to fund schools.More >>
Wednesday, November 7 2012 12:32 AM EST2012-11-07 05:32:42 GMT
Proposition 34 would increase prison fines and sentences for human trafficking. It would require convicted human traffickers to also register as sex offenders, and those sex offenders would also have toMore >>
According to the Los Angeles times and the Associated Press Proposition 35 has passed.More >>
Friday, November 2 2012 8:42 PM EDT2012-11-03 00:42:30 GMT
Need help finding a place to cast your vote? Or have any other general questions about voting? We have your answers here! To find a polling place near you, check out the back cover of the county SampleMore >>
Need help finding a place to cast your vote? Or have any other general questions about voting? We have your answers here!More >>
Tuesday, October 30 2012 7:15 PM EDT2012-10-30 23:15:29 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO - Superstorm Sandy's devastating impact on the east coast is likely to be felt for days to come, perhaps even on election day next Tuesday. "There's already been delay and postponementMore >>
The last time a large, unexpected event postponed an election was the New York City Mayor's race in September 2001 which was put off after the 9-11 terror attacks.More >>
Friday, October 26 2012 6:57 PM EDT2012-10-26 22:57:12 GMT
SANTA MARIA - With the election now just days away candidates are reaching out to convince the undecided middle class voters. A middle class standard of living has come to mean a secure job, a safeMore >>
Experts say the term middle class is too broad and outdated and working class is now more accurate. More >>
Wednesday, October 24 2012 10:54 PM EDT2012-10-25 02:54:59 GMT
In your Campaign 2012 Coverage, some national ads are making a splash today. Clint Eastwood is pushing his support for Mitt Romney, but he's not the only celebrity hitting the small screen right now. MorganMore >>
In your Campaign 2012 Coverage, some national ads are making a splash today. Clint Eastwood is pushing his support for Mitt Romney, but he's not the only celebrity hitting the small screen right now. Morgan Freeman is showing his support for President Barack Obama in a new campaign ad.More >>
Tuesday, May 15 2012 8:28 PM EDT2012-05-16 00:28:36 GMT
SANTA BARBARA – Cigarettes and other tobacco products could cost even more if voters approve Proposition 29 which is the tax to support cancer research. "What it is, is you're putting a dollar tax onMore >>
Cigarettes and other tobacco products could cost even more if voters approve Proposition 29 which is the tax to support cancer research.More >>
