Campaigns and Elections

Wild Card Public Defender Wins San Francisco’s District Attorney Race

11/14/2019 - 7:36 AM By Brittany M.

He’s the son of militant activists from the Weather Underground and once worked as a translator for Hugo Chavez. He’s also never prosecuted a criminal case.

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The Complete Guide to Today's California City Elections

11/05/2019 - 8:38 AM By admin

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San Jose School District Will Turn to Voters for Staff Housing

10/24/2019 - 5:20 AM By Brittany M.

The San Jose Unified School District will ask voters to approve a $60 million general obligation bond for affordable teacher and staff housing in one of the nation’s most expensive real estate mark

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John Lee Wins Special Election in L.A. City Council District 12

08/15/2019 - 4:38 AM By Brittany M.

Longtime Los Angeles City Hall aide John Lee has won the special election to represent City Council District 12, a seat formerly occupied by Mitch Englander.

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In the Rat vs. Rodenticide War, Nobody Wins

07/30/2019 - 2:01 AM By Brittany M.

California is poised to ban rodenticides while rats are overrunning some major cities.

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Taxes and Shakeups and Runoffs, Oh My! A Look at the June 4 Election Results.

06/10/2019 - 9:21 PM By Brittany M.

Continued coverage.

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Measure EE Suffers Resounding Defeat

06/10/2019 - 9:14 PM By Brittany M.

It was a walloping.

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L.A. City Council Special Election Ends in a Runoff

06/05/2019 - 9:07 PM By Brittany M.

A Republican and a Democrat will face off for Mitch Englander’s old seat this summer.

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Election Day: Races to Watch

06/03/2019 - 10:21 PM By Brittany M.

From city council seats to a rent stabilization ordinance referendum.

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Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer Announces Run for Mayor

05/29/2019 - 8:59 PM By Brittany M.

Mayor Lee Brand has said he will not seek re-election.

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