Tres Pinos, California Public Records

The Clerk of the Court office within the courthouse is responsible for maintaining and providing access to these important legal records, ensuring the transparency and efficiency of the local judicial system.

The San Benito County Economic Development Corporation works to foster business growth and attract new investments to the region, ensuring the long-term prosperity of Tres Pinos and the surrounding areas.

Law enforcement in Tres Pinos, California, is the responsibility of the San Benito County Sheriff's Office, which serves the entire county, including unincorporated areas like Tres Pinos. The Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 471 4th Street in Hollister, is charged with maintaining public safety, responding to emergency calls, and conducting criminal investigations. Residents of Tres Pinos can contact the Sheriff's Office for non-emergency inquiries, to report suspicious activity, or to access public records related to arrests, crime statistics, and other law enforcement matters.

Businesses operating in Tres Pinos can contact the Economic Development Corporation to obtain the required permits and licenses, as well as to access information on economic initiatives and resources available to support the growth and success of the community's commercial activities.

Tres Pinos voters are served by the San Benito County Registrar of Voters, located at 440 Fifth Street, Room 206, Hollister, CA 95023; phone (831) 636-4016; website https://sbcvote.us/. California residents can register to vote online at https://registertovote.ca.gov/ up to 15 days before an election, or use conditional voter registration and same-day registration at voting locations during the early voting period and on Election Day. Voters must provide their California driver's license or ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. As an unincorporated community, Tres Pinos does not hold municipal elections for mayor or city council. Residents vote in San Benito County supervisorial district elections, California state legislative races, statewide offices, and federal elections. The San Benito County Board of Supervisors consists of five members elected by district; Tres Pinos is located in District 2. Tres Pinos voters can locate their assigned polling place or vote center through the county's website at https://sbcvote.us/ or by calling the Registrar of Voters. California is a vote-by-mail state; all registered voters automatically receive a mail ballot for each election, which can be returned by mail (postmarked by Election Day), dropped at secure ballot drop boxes located throughout the county, or surrendered at a vote center in exchange for an in-person ballot. In-person voting is available at vote centers during an early voting period and on Election Day. Election records that are public in California include voter registration data (names, addresses, party affiliation, voting history but not ballot choices), campaign finance reports filed with the county or state (accessible at https://cal-access.sos.ca.gov/), candidate filing documents and statements, and precinct-level election results published after each election. In the November 2024 presidential election, San Benito County reported approximately 58-62% voter turnout with over 16,000 ballots cast out of approximately 27,000 registered voters. For the November 3, 2026 general election, Tres Pinos and San Benito County voters will decide several key races: California Governor (Gavin Newsom's term expires in 2027, so this is the gubernatorial election year), all California statewide constitutional offices (Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Controller, Treasurer, Insurance Commissioner, Superintendent of Public Instruction), one U.S. Senate seat (Class III, currently held by Alex Padilla, up for election in 2026), California's 18th Congressional District (currently represented by Jimmy Panetta, covering San Benito County), California State Senate District 12, California State Assembly District 29, San Benito County Board of Supervisors seats in Districts 2, 4, and potentially others on a rotating basis, San Benito County Sheriff, Assessor-Clerk-Recorder, and other county offices, Superior Court judges, and various local measures and bond issues. To request a mail ballot or check vote-by-mail status, voters can visit the county Registrar website or call the office directly.