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2026 California lieutenant governor race begins to take shape

The election for California’s top offices is more than two years away, but campaigning has begun in the race for lieutenant governor, a low-key post that lacks power but has nonetheless served as a successful launchpad for two Golden State governors. On Wednesday, former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs announced his bid for lieutenant governor, joining state Treasurer Fiona Ma and …

Britain's new Nimby flashpoints: The residents preparing to wage war against Labour's housing land grab over fears race to build 1.5m homes on green belt threatens their nature reserves, parks and pic
Daily Mail

Homeowners across Britain have raised fears over Labour's planning reforms which are set to make it easier to build houses on parts of the green belt. Alison Beacham, 61: 'It's such a lovely view to look out on, there are horses on the field' Fields behind Elsberg Drive in Bishopsworth, Bristol, where there are plans to build new homes 'We've …

WASHINGTON — Voters in three Arkansas state House districts will return to the polls Tuesday to complete some unfinished business from the March 5 primaries, including one race in which Republican Gov. Here’s a look at what to expect on Tuesday: PRIMARY RUNOFF DAY The Arkansas state House primary runoff elections will be held on Tuesday. WHAT’S ON THE BALLOT …

Sydney to Hobart yacht race line honours go to Black Jack in crawling overnight finish

Supermaxi Black Jack has taken out line honours in the 2021 Sydney to Hobart yacht race, in an incident-packed event. Key points: It was the slowest line honours win since 2004, finishing in 2 days, 12 hours, and 37 minutes Comanche still holds the line honours record, set in 2017, with 1 day, 9 hours, 15 minutes, 24 seconds Dozens …