
Photo by JP Crumrine
Locals turn out for June 5 primary
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Voters came early to cast ballots in California’s primary election, Tuesday, June 5. By 7:15 a.m., nearly 10 voters had completed the two-page ballot. Photo by JP Crumrine

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