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Mountain View Outlines Plans for Measure G Revenues

09/11/2024

The City of Mountain View plans for the property transfer tax Measure G on the November ballot prioritize public safety, followed by parks and open spaces.

Los Altos Candidate Forum Set for September 25

09/10/2024

Several local groups are co-sponsoring a public forum for candidates running for three seats on the Los Altos City Council on September 25.

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San Jose Mayor Pulls Endorsement of Cop Running for City Council

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has withdrawn his endorsement of Tam Truong, a City Council candidate and police officer who’s still running for office after county prosecutors charged him with grand theft related to mortgage fraud allegations.
District Attorney Jeff …

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San Jose Leaders Push Proposition 36 as Critics Fight Back

A coalition of elected officials that Gov. Gavin Newsom dismissed as "just a couple mayors," is raising hundreds of thousands of dollars in an effort to reverse lenient rules on retail and drug crimes.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan announced …

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Meet the Candidates Running for Santa Clara City Council

Santa Clara voters in November will weigh whether to replace half their elected officials and decide who should win a highly-competitive open seat.
Voters will also be asked to cough up money to fix the city's crumbling roads and buildings. …

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Los Gatos Won’t Hold Council Elections in November

There are no elections in Los Gatos this year because no one in town stepped up to challenge the incumbents, guaranteeing two councilmembers another four years in office.
Councilmembers Matthew Hudes and Maria Ristow are up for reelection, but with …

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San Jose Congressional Candidate Hit With Federal Complaint

A federal elections complaint against state Assemblymember Evan Low is intensifying Silicon Valley’s hottest congressional race and putting attention on the political role of nonprofits.
A complaint filed over the weekend by former Federal Elections Commission Chair Ann Ravel alleges …

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Unopposed, Matthew Hudes and Maria Ristow Appointed to Four-Year Council Terms

Los Gatos voters don't have to wait until November to learn municipal election results.

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Silicon Valley Housing Coalition Rethinks Future Without Bond Measure

With the stripping of a November ballot measure that proposed putting billions of dollars into building affordable homes in the Bay Area, housing advocates are pivoting their efforts.
Regional Measure 4 would’ve infused $20 billion in affordable housing funds across …

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Full Slate of Candidates Set for City, School Board Election

Now that the qualifying period for candidates in the Nov. 5 general election is over, the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters office has released a list of qualified candidates for races in Morgan Hill and other local communities and …

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$20B Bay Area Housing Bond Lawsuit May Not Matter

A former San Jose official is taking regional leaders to court over the wording of a $20 billion affordable housing bond, claiming it’s misleading voters.
Former San Jose Councilmember Johnny Khamis, along with 12 other registered voters across eight Bay …

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How Progressive Are Silicon Valley Congressional Candidates?

Santa Clara County’s hottest congressional race may come down to which of two establishment Democrats can expand their base and capture more young progressive voters.
While former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo hasn’t exactly branded himself a progressive, his opponent …

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California cities switch to more inclusive, district-based elections system.
Voting Rights...the Final Frontier
Pushed by activists, cities move from at-large elections to district races.
There are more than 300 community service districts in California.
Community Services Districts, Explained
Areas that the county overlooks can form their own local governments.
California continues to work on legislation that would make voting easier.
Voting Rites
And more bills are on the way to help you make your mark on Election Day.
The cycle of crime and homelessness is escalating, but it doesn't have to be that way.
Homelessness and Crime in California: Even More Complex Than You Think
What causes the cycle of homelessness and crime, and how to stop it.
The California Supreme Court has defined the state’s legal and political agenda for more than 170 years.
How the California Supreme Court Blazes Legal Trails
From its beginnings in the Gold Rush, the state Supreme Court continues to define the state today.
Translated from the Greek, “Democracy” means “people power.” How much power do the people have in California?
People Power! What Is Democracy, and How Does It Work in California?
The Goddess of Democracy is alive and well in California, but that hasn’t always been true.
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