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While many were focused on the race for the White House, Inland Northwest contests were also largely decided on Tuesday night. With at least 31,000 ballots remaining to be counted, Spokane County voter turnout hovered around 56% of registered voters as of Tuesday, which is significantly lower than expected in a presidential election…

Eureka Forbes reported an 83.2% YoY rise in Q2 net profit to Rs 46.67 crore, with revenues up 27.6% to Rs 672.87 crore. Growth was driven by product innovation, increased marketing, and early festive season demand.

Cigarette maker Godfrey Phillips India Ltd on Monday reported a 23 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 248.31 crore in the second quarter ended September 30, 2024, fuelled by higher sales.

India's Pidilite Industries , which makes Fevicol adhesives and Dr. Fixit waterproofing products, posted a 6.2% jump in fourth-quarter profit on Tuesday, driven by lower input costs.

Grooming products maker Gillette India Ltd on Monday reported a 43.5 per cent rise in profit to Rs 133.01 crore for the quarter ended September 2024, led by a broad-based growth. The company, which follows the July-June financial year, had reported a profit of Rs 92.69 crore in the corresponding quarter of the preceding year, according to a BSE filing from Gillette India.

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The first vaccine against COVID-19 tested in the United States is moving into its final phase with promising results, according to results published Tuesday in the New England Journal of Medicine . Moderna Inc. in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health started working together and within six weeks had a vaccine called mRNA-1273, said Dr. Nadine Rouphael, one of the authors on the study. "To be able to publish preliminary results three months later is really unprecedented," Rouphael said. "It had shown that the vaccine was well tolerated. It has also shown that the vaccine is able to induce a good immune response."

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A look at voting trends the day after the election. Also, Sacramento mayoral candidate Kevin McCarty. Plus, how to navigate uncomfortable conversations post-election. Finally, six years since the Camp Fire.

By Laura Fitzgerald

Updated Nov. 8, 4:30 p.m.

Polls are closed in California. Elections officials are beginning to process and count millions of mail-in ballots from California’s General Election.

The Secretary of State’s Office website shows an estimated 10,728,985 ballots had been counted by Friday at 4:30 p.m.

Every registered California voter was sent a mail-in ballot. The process offers greater convenience for voters, but also delays results because election staff must spend more time verifying signatures and handling late-arriving ballots.

Leading up to the election, statewide ballot returns were slightly lower compared to the 2020 General Election. On Monday, roughly 42% of ballots had been returned; in 2020, that number was closer to 49%, according to election firm Political Data, Inc.

County election officials have until Dec. 5 to process and count ballots. The Secretary of State will certify the results of the election on Dec. 13.

This page will be updated as results come in. See full California election results here. 

Presidential race

Vice President Kamala Harris won California’s 54 electoral college votes, according to a call by the Associated Press. (California’s electoral college lost one member after the 2020 census.) Harris’s projected win was called immediately after polls closed, far from a surprise in California. 

U.S. Senate

Democratic Representative Adam Schiff has won the race to fill the U.S. Senate seat held for decades by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, according to a call made by the Associated Press shortly after polls closed. He had 57.6% of the preliminary results on Friday afternoon. 

Republican challenger (and former Los Angeles Dodgers baseball star) Steve Garvey had 42.4% of early results Friday afternoon.

A special election to fill the remainder of Feinstein’s senate term also appeared on the ballot this election. The seat is currently held by Sen. Laphonza Butler, who was appointed as a caretaker by Governor Gavin Newsom shortly after Feinstein’s death. 

Schiff was also announced as the winner of this race, per the Associated Press.

Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in California, fields questions after voting in the state's primary election, March 5, 2024, in Burbank, Calif.AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File

U.S. House of Representatives

District 3: 

Republican incumbent Rep. Kevin Kiley won the race Congressional District 3, according to a race call by the Associated Press. He led with 57.2% of the vote on Friday afternoon.

Democratic challenger Jessica Morse followed with 42.8% of early results Friday afternoon. Morse previously ran against Rep. Tom McClintock in 2018.

Morse conceded in a message to supporters posted on social media on Friday.

"Although we didn't have the outcome we wanted in this race, I am proud to have stood at a critical juncture in history with you," she said. "We sounded the alarm, mobilized neighbors and awoke civic engagement in our community. I know it feels like a red tsunami has come to wipe out our freedoms. But our work together over the previous year, knocking doors, making calls, writing postcards, has communicated directly to our community and helped reinforce the foundations of our democracy." 

District 6:

Democratic incumbent Ami Bera won the race for Congressional District 6, according to a race call from the Associated Press. He had 57.3% of early results on Friday. Bera, who was first elected in 2012, has served on the Science, Space and Technology and Foreign Affairs committees, among others, during his time in Congress.

Republican realtor and financial investigator Chris Bish followed with 42.7% of early results Friday.

District 7: 

Democratic incumbent Doris Matsui won her 11th two-year term in the House, according to a call by the Associated Press. Matusi, who was elected in 2005, had 65.4% of early results Friday afternoon.

Republican challenger Tom Silva followed with 34.6%. Silva served as a member of the armed forces for 33 years and on the school board in his hometown of Galt.

California’s 7th Congressional District includes central and south Sacramento neighborhoods including Downtown, Midtown, Arden-Arcade, Lemon Hill and Florin along with the cities of West Sacramento and Elk Grove.

Congresswoman Doris Matsui talks with attendees of the ground breaking for the Hanami Line, a cherry blossom park being built along the Sacramento River, Thursday, June 29, 2023.Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

California state Assembly

District 6:

Early results show Democrat Maggie Krell leading with 65.6% in the race to replace Assembly member Kevin McCarty, who is running for Sacramento mayor. Krell currently serves as a Deputy Attorney General in the California Department of Justice, and has also been a lawyer for Planned Parenthood.

Republican trade advocate Nikki Ellis follows with 34.4% of early results Friday afternoon.

The 6th Assembly District spans from Sacramento’s Land Park neighborhood to Natomas, including downtown and Midtown, East Sacramento, and parts of Arden-Arcade. 

District 7:

Early results show Republican incumbent Josh Hoover is leading with 53.6% in the race for the 7th Assembly District, a region that includes much of northeastern Sacramento County, including Fair Oaks, Rancho Cordova, Folsom, Citrus Heights and North Highlands. It also includes portions of Rosemont and Carmichael.

Democratic challenger Porsche Middleton follows with 46.4% of early results Friday afternoon.

District 10:

Democratic incumbent Stephanie Nguyen has 66.1% of the early results in the race to represent California’s 10th Assembly District. Nguyen was first elected to the role in 2022 and previously served on Elk Grove City Council. 

Retired engineer Vinaya Singh follows with 33.9% of early results Friday afternoon.

The 10th Assembly District spans much of southern Sacramento County.

By Claire Morgan

Updated Nov. 8, 4:15 p.m.

Sacramento County results arrived in three separate waves on election night, with the first released shortly after the polls closed at 8 p.m., another around 10:15 p.m. then finally again around midnight. 

The county will release another batch of results later this week and will continue to issue reports every Friday and Tuesday until all the ballots are counted.

As of Friday at 4:10 p.m., county data estimated roughly 411,809 ballots had been counted.

See full California primary election results here.

Sacramento mayor

Early results show Assembly member Kevin McCarty holds a lead with 54% of the 113,724 ballots counted so far. Epidemiologist Dr. Flojaune Cofer follows with 45%.

McCarty told supporters he was feeling grateful during an Election Night watch party in a restaurant Downtown.

"[I'm] just completely appreciative of where we're at, the campaign we ran, talking to a lot of people, laying out our vision for Sacramento," he said. "Thanking everybody that helped us on this campaign: our volunteers, our endorsers, our supporters, our contributors."

Cofer also expressed gratitude during her own Election Night watch party at pub Downtown. She says homelessness was a top issue among voters she spoke to throughout her campaign.

"They were excited that we had a plan, that we were talking about not needing more money but needing to use the money that we had and make sure that we are coordinating services across our different agencies, that we have clear goals and outcomes," she said.

Sacramento City Council District 2

Early results show Former state Assembly member Roger Dickinson is in the lead with 61% of the 7,739 ballots counted so far. Del Paso Heights native Stephen Walton follows with 38% of the vote.

District 2 includes Del Paso Heights, Hagginwood and Woodlake. 

Council member Shoun Thao has represented District 2 since April, after he was appointed to temporarily fill the seat until the winner of this election takes office. Thao is serving the remainder of former Council member Sean Loloee’s term. Loloee resigned in January after pleading not guilty to a 25-count federal indictment related to his Viva Supermarket grocery store businesses. 

Local ballot measures

Measure D: 

Early results show out of 80,168 ballots counted, 71% were for and 28% were against Sacramento City Unified School District’s request to issue $543 million in bonds. Funds raised through Measure D would be used to upgrade facilities at Earl Warren Elementary School, Elder Creek Elementary School and Hiram Johnson High School, among other projects. 

The measure requires 55% approval to pass.

Measure E: 

Early results show out of 112,104 ballots counted, 72% were for and 27% were against renewing and combining two existing library parcel taxes into a single tax with no expiration date. If passed, Measure E would generate approximately $9.6 million yearly for Sacramento County library services.

The measure requires a two-thirds majority to pass.

Measure G: 

Early results show out of 27,897 ballots counted, 61% were against and 38% were for imposing an additional 1-cent sales tax on items sold in Folsom. Funds raised through Measure G would be spent on first responder services, public infrastructure and economic development.

The measure requires a simple majority to pass. 

Measure H: 

Early results show out of 7,483 ballots counted, 54% were for and 45% were against Galt Joint Union Elementary School District’s request to issue $27 million in bonds. Funds raised through Measure H would go towards upgrading infrastructure at Marengo Ranch Elementary School, Lake Canyon Elementary School and River Oaks Elementary School, among others.

The measure requires 55% approval to pass.

Measure J: 

Early results show out of 714 ballots counted, 51% were for and 48% were against Elverta Joint Elementary School District’s request to issue $4.3 million in bonds. Funds raised through Measure J would be used to upgrade infrastructure across its three schools.

The measure requires 55% approval to pass.

Measure K:

Early results show out of 9,520 ballots counted, 56% were against and 43% were for San Joaquin Delta Community College District’s request to issue $598 million in bonds. Funds raised through Measure K would go towards facilities improvements like lab upgrades, asbestos removal and new classroom construction.

The measure requires 55% approval to pass.

Measure L: 

Early results show out of 11,270 ballots counted, 61% were for and 38% were against Orangevale Recreation and Park District’s request to issue $24 million in bonds. Funds raised through Measure L would go towards making security improvements, upgrading playgrounds and renovating the district’s 60-year-old Youth Center, among other projects.

The measure requires two-thirds approval to pass.

Measure M: 

Early results show out of 1,588 ballots counted, 50% were against and 49% were for Arcohe Union School District’s request to issue $5.8 million in bonds. Funds raised through Measure M would be used to upgrade school safety, repair aging facilities, expand classrooms and build a joint-use community center.

The measure requires 55% approval to pass.

Measure N: 

Early results show out of 84,125 ballots counted, 58% were for and 41% were against Elk Grove Unified School District’s request to issue $542 million in bonds. Funds raised through Measure N would go toward renovating, upgrading and rehabilitating school facilities, among other projects. 

The measure requires 55% approval to pass.

Measure O: 

Early results show out of 177,787 ballots counted, 68% were for and 31% were against Sacramento Metropolitan Fire Department’s request to issue $415 million in bonds. Funds raised through Measure O would go toward upgrading facilities and vehicles and completing a new training facility.

The measure needs two-thirds of the vote to pass, unless Proposition 5 is approved, which would lower the threshold to 55%.

Measure P: 

Early results show out of 101,115 ballots counted, 59% were for and 40% were against San Juan Unified School District’s request to issue $950 million in bonds. Funds raised through Measure P would go towards building new school facilities, upgrading classrooms and improve the safety of drinking water on campuses.

The measure requires 55% approval to pass.

Measure Q: 

Early results show out of 6,248 ballots counted, 72% were for and 27% were against Fulton-El Camino Recreation and Parks District’s request to issue $24 million in bonds. Funds raised through Measure Q would go toward upgrading restrooms, adding lighting and improving accessibility at parks, among other projects.

Measure R: 

Early results show out of 11,809 ballots counted, 65% were for and 34% were against Folsom-Cordova Unified School District’s request to issue $144 million in bonds. Funds raised through Measure R would go towards improvements at elementary schools across the district.

The measure requires 55% approval to pass.

Measure S:

Early results show out of 11,733 ballots counted, 64% were for and 35% were against Folsom-Cordova Unified District’s request to issue $144 million in bonds. Funds raised through Measure R would go towards improvements at middle and high schools across the district.

The measure requires 55% approval to pass.

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The 2023/24 Harness Pony Racing Season got underway at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. In heat 10, the 1:04 & faster time bar class, Maurice Raynor in the bike of Rocketeyed Optimist clocked a winning time of 1:03&3, clocking 1:03&4, was Phillip Correia in the bike of War Machine finishing second, while Tesh1 […]

The 2023/24 harness pony racing season continued at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Phillip Correia in the bike of War Machine were double winners on the day in the 1:04 & faster time bar class, Kirista Rabain and Gold Rush were double winners in the 1:14&0 & slower time bar class. Heat 1 […]

The National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street was buzzing with action as the 2024/25 harness pony racing season continued. Heat 1 1:10&0 & Slower Time Bar Class 1:13&0 Kirista Rabain & Gold Rush 1:13&1 Candyce Martins & Victoria’s Secret 1:13& Tahzii Flood & HuntinForGold Heat 2 1:04&1 – 1:06&1 Time Bar Class 1:06&4 Nisuje Landy […]

The harness pony racing season continued this weekend with a full slate of races. In the 1:10/0 & slower category, Kirista Rabain won heat 1 with a time of 1:11/0. Nicole Cable dominated the 1:04/1-1:06/1 international race category, winning heat 2 with a time of 1:08/1. Rabain also claimed victory in heat 6 with a […]

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Hamilton Insurance Group reported Q3 2024 net income of $78.3 million, a combined ratio of 93.6%, and a 16.7% increase in premiums, despite hurricane-related losses. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd.  today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.” Commenting on the results, Pina Albo, CEO of Hamilton, said, “Just […]

Play in the Bermuda Snooker League season resumed with action in the Tony DeSilva Memorial Cup and league play taking place. Tony DeSilva Memorial Cup – Round 1 Richard Burton defeated Zane DeSilva 2-0 at Warwick Workmen’s Club. It was Burton who took the first game, narrowly closing out DeSilva 48-36 on the pink and […]

Bermuda Open Singles Snooker Second Round action continued, with Peter Bromby defeating Gary Bascombe 2-0 at Sandys Boat Club. Bromby won the first game 62–21, he would win the second game 85–26, Bromby now meets Paul Fedden in the quarter-final. At the Warwick Workmen’s Club, Todd Dziak defeated Winslow Smith 2 – 1, Smith took a […]

Warwick Workmen’s Club Two defeated Spanish Point Boat Club Two 4 – 1 to win the Keen Cup at the Sandys Boat Club. Scott Barnes opened the scoring for Warwick when he defeated Spanish Point Captain, John Orr, 44-30 in the 1st game. It was 2 – 0 for Warwick when Captain Steven Bremar narrowly […]

Peter Bromby edged Paul Fedden 2-1 at Spanish Point Boat Club. Fedden was first to score when he defeated Bromby 61-44 in the 1st game, but Bromby stormed back in the 2nd when he defeated Fedden 54-44. It was Bromby who prevailed in the 3rd game when he sealed the victory, taking it 57-51. Aaron […]

Action in Bermuda snooker open singles and open doubles took place. Jacal Washington advanced in his open singles 2nd round match defeating Chris Dakin 2 – 0. Washington won the 1st game 37-36, he then won the 2nd game 48-26. Washington will face Todd Dziak in the quarter-finals. Steven Bremar advanced to the open singles […]

Stewart Greenslade and Chris Dakin advanced to the Bermuda Open Doubles Semi-Finals following their 2 – 1 win over Steven Bremar and Zane DeSilva. Bremar and DeSilva won the 1st game 60-15, but Greenslade and Dakin drew level winning the second game 48-28. In the decider Greenslade and Dakin claimed the victory winning 48–37. In […]

In the Bermuda Open Doubles Final, Scott Barnes and Stevie Roberts defeated Paul Fedden and Tyler Moniz 3 – 1. Fedden/Moniz got off to a flying start when they took the first game comfortably, 58-26. Things turned for the duo when they lost the 2nd game on the Black, 42-38. The slide continued for Fedden […]

The Bermuda International Pool League had a “phenomenal season with 10 Sports Clubs, 14 teams and 120 players represented.” A spokesperson said, “BAA Rhinos were crowned National Champions after winning ‘all but one’ of their matches. The BAA Rhinos were represented by Gary Bascome, Aaron Bean, Steven Bremar, Hilton Brown, Pam Quadroy and Earlwin ‘Bootise’ Wolffe. […]

The Bermuda Snooker League Season resumed with three games on tap. Sandys Boat Club 4 Spanish Point Boat Club One 2 Alan Smith opened the scoring for Spanish Point when he defeated captain, Martin Siese 64-36. Paul Fedden equalized for Sandys when he got by Chris Dakin 53-8 in the 1st of 2 encounters. Spanish […]

In Bermuda pool league action, league leaders and undefeated Queens Club Kings defeated the BAA Rhinos 203 – 165, Bailey’s Bay shut out the Rangers White 225 – 0, while the Warwick Bombardiers defeated the PORC Stunners 206 – 181. The Spanish Point Potters defeated the Queens Club Dragons 202 – 193, Bermuda Breeze defeated […]

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The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association season continued with the Kattegat Sharks Sprint Meet at the BASA Pool. Scarlett Spurling won the 13-14 girls 100 SC meter freestyle A – final touching the wall in a time of 1:07.09, Isla Cooze, was second in 1:09.55, and McKenna Kyme, finished third clocking a time of 1:12.03. The […]

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The annual Round the Sound Swim saw participants battle through the waters of Bermuda this weekend, with swimmers competing across distances from 0.8K to 10K. Tyler Smith emerged as the overall champion in the 6K event, while Katherine Wheddon led the 4K race, showcasing determination and stamina in one of the island’s most anticipated aquatic […]

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Saltus announced that 23 of its 2024 graduates were recognized for outstanding AP exam results, with several earning AP Scholar designations and two achieving perfect scores. A spokesperson said, “Saltus is proud to announce the accomplishments of our 2024 graduates on their recent Advanced Placement [AP] examination results. “Supported by the internationally recognised College Board […]

The International Independent Schools Public Speaking Competition, co-hosted by The Bermuda High School and Saltus Grammar School, wrapped up on October 20th, featuring 99 international students and 13 local competitors showcasing their skills in a series of speaking events. A spokesperson said, “The International Independent Schools Public Speaking Competition [IISPSC], co-hosted by The Bermuda High […]

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Warwick Academy successfully defended their title in the Bermuda School Sports Federation Girls Seven-a-Side Football Tournament. A spokesperson said, “Warwick Academy successfully defended their Bermuda School Sports Federation Girls seven a side football tournament after defeating Bermuda High School 1-0 in the final. Both teams attacked freely but some fine goalkeeping kept the score 0-0 […]

Warwick Academy won the Middle School Girls Six-a-Side Tournament with a 1-0 victory over BHS in a tense final. A spokesperson said, “Warwick Academy followed their Primary School team in winning the Middle School Girls six a side tournament after defeating BHS 1-0 in a tense final. The lone goal of the match was scored […]

Footballers in both the FA Challenge Cup Preliminary Round and First Division were in action this weekend, with the Tuff Dogs, St David’s, X-Road’s and Boulevard Blazers all earning wins. FA Challenge Cup Preliminary Round Tuff Dogs 4 Vasco 0 Corona League side Tuff Dogs secured their place in the first round draw of the […]

Bailey’s Bay, Somerset Cricket Club, Cleveland County, Devonshire Recreation Club and St. David’s Cricket Club all recorded victories in Athene T20 League Premier & First Division action. Premier Division Bailey’s Bay CC Win by 7 Wickets: Warwick Workmen’s Club 94/5 Baileys Bay 96/3 Bailey’s Bay defeated Warwick Workmen’s Club by 7 wickets. Warwick Workmen’s Club […]