San Bernardino County, which had been tipping solidly in favor of Republican Greg Wallis, saw Democrat Christy Holstege pick up 77% of the vote count on Wednesday.
San Bernardino County, which skews in favor of Republican Greg Wallis, has four times more votes to count than Riverside County in the race for State Assembly. More vote counts are promised this week.
Are corporations employing the people who serve food from carts and stands and paying them sub-par wages? City leaders want questions answered before considering regulations.
A majority of elected officials expressed support Monday for slight expansion of the area where sexually oriented businesses could open, as well as modifications to language contained in the current ordinance.
Both Councilmember Christy Holstege and Mayor Pro Tem Grace Garner are in tight races. But only Garner has consistently increased her lead in recent days. Another count is promised next Tuesday.
A state law protects sidewalk food vendors from prosecution, but doesn't stop cities from regulating them and issuing fines. Palm Springs currently has no regulations in place.
Nationally, challenger Will Rollins, a Democrat from Palm Springs looking to unseat Republican incumbent Rep. Ken Calvert in the 41st District of the U.S. House, conceded Monday evening.
Candidates and their supporters will get a bit of a break on Sunday, as the next vote counts won't be posted until Monday evening.
Greg Wallis is now within 285 vote of opponent Christy Holstege, a former mayor and current member of the Palm Springs City Council, in the race for a seat in the State Assembly representing District 47.
Challenger Scott Nevins's lead over Mayor Pro Tem Grace Garner had been shrinking. But now the vote counting appears to have stalled in all three City Council races.
If District 4 Councilmember Christy Holstege’s wins her bid to be seated in Sacramento, it would leave an open seat that will be filled by either appointment or special election.
For dozens of vacation rental owners and industry professionals who addressed the City Council Thursday, a proposal that permit holders occupy their homes for a set number of days drew the most protest.
