Santa Clara County Local News

After the Watergate scandal, California voters approved a ballot measure that created the Fair Political Practices Commission — an independent, nonpartisan agency to police election campaigns and investigate political ethics violations.

Last week, VotingMatters went to public libraries, colleges, and a museum to talk about California’s ballot propositions. So far, VotingMatters has reached more than 750 people across 20 events, bringing crucial election information to voters around the state.

An explainer about Measure EE on the November ballot for voters in the Los Altos School District.

Owners of five contiguous parcels on North First Street in San Jose are working together on a proposal to sell their properties for development into high density housing.

The state Senate signs off on Gov. Newsom’s bill to stop spikes in California gas prices. A final vote is scheduled on Monday.

A report on the League of Women Voters October 9 forum for candidates running for seats on the Mountain View City Council.

U.S. Senate candidates Rep. Adam Schiff (far left) and Republican Steve Garvey (second) participate in a debate moderated by news anchor Marc Brown (far right) in Glendale on Oct. 8, 2024. Photo by Damian Dovarganes, AP Photo

California allotted half a billion dollars to help community land trusts across the state. But budget cuts and bureaucracy have land trust advocates back where they were in 2020: seeking state aid to preserve affordable housing.

An introduction to the candidates running for mayor of the City of Milpitas in the November election.

A look at the money raised so far by candidates running for the District 5 seat on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors.

An introduction to the candidates running for seats on the El Camino Healthcare District Board of Directors in the November election.

A new business improvement district is being considered for the Monterey corridor between the between Capitol Expressway and Alma Avenue in San Jose.

A report on the October 8 forum for the candidates running for seats on the Palo Alto City Council.

An introduction to Doria Summa who is running for a seat on the Palo Alto City Council in the November election.

The Palo Alto Daily Post guide to local elections.

Information about how to view the video of the October 5 Milpitas School Board Candidate Forum.

On Aug. 31, when Gov. Gavin Newsom called a special session on gas prices, California motorists were paying $4.61 per gallon on average, $1.27 more than the national average.
On October 7, when the state Senate finally convened, prices were $4.68 in California, or $1.51 above the national average.

In their October 7 meeting, the Palo Alto City Council approved the purchase of the 7-acre Cubberley Community Center parcel on Middlefield Road.

A look at the latest campaign finance filings for the candidates running for seats on the Mountain View City Council.

An introduction to the candidates running for seats on the Los Altos City Council in the November election.