Some don't know this, but a random draw by the California Secretary of State determines candidates placement on the ballot. This was very important in past close elections. So who has the head start this year? In the 4th District Supervisor race, Kim Bergel will be first, Natalie Arroyo second and Mike Newman 3rd. In the 5th District, Larry Doss has the jump on Steve Madrone by being placed 1st. In the A/C race Karen Paz Dominguez will be 1st if Evans is off the ballot with Carol Dillingham number 2.
Good faith settlements reached with most parties in two civil lawsuits;
does not include convicted felon Maria Cuevas
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I covered both convicted felon Maria Cuevas' criminal case and her civil
case extensively. The January 21, 2026 post on the civil case is the last
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