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Purple wave, blue wave: Valkyries parade doubles as election celebration

Giddy energy from Tuesday night’s Democratic electoral sweep seemed only to grow Wednesday morning as revelers gathered for the Valkyries’ WNBA championship parade.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

SFGate

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Alameda: Vella Leads Daysog, Jensen In Mayoral Race

Preliminary results from Tuesday suggest that former Councilmember Malia Vella is leading in Alameda's mayoral race, ahead of current Councilmembers Tracy Jensen and Tony Daysog. Vella, Daysog, and Jensen are battling for incumbent mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft's seat as she is termed out of office. Article continues below this ad.

Alameda, CA · 2d
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Alameda: Early Results Show Amarasiriwardena, Savage Ahead In City Council Race

Preliminary results from Tuesday's election showed that Thushan Amarasiriwardena and Tyler Savage were leading in the race for two Alameda City Council seats, ahead of four other candidates. Amos White, Marcie Johnson, Maria Bondonno, and Steve Slauson are the four other candidates running in the election. Article continues below this...

Alameda, CA · 2d
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Hayward: Incumbent Syrop Leads Challenger Schott In Bid To Retain Second Term As Councilmember

Preliminary results early Wednesday suggested that Hayward District 1 Councilmember George Syrop is on track to retain his seat for another term. Syrop has secured 56.7% of the vote, compared to 43.3% for his opponent, business owner Brian Schott, in his bid to represent District 1, which comprises the city's northeastern region neighborhoods like Hayward Hills and Mission Foothills, and the campus of California State University, East Bay.

Hayward, CA · 2d
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American Canyon: Early Returns Show Voters In Favor Of Measure P Sales Tax

According to early results in Tuesday's election, a one-cent sales tax measure on the ballot in American Canyon had support from the city's voters. The Napa County Registrar of Voters reported that about 59% of the votes initially released after polls closed Tuesday night were in favor of Measure P, which would increase the city's sales tax rate from 7.75% to 8.75%, in line with the city of Napa's rate.

American Canyon, CA · 2d

contracosta.news

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Pittsburg Celebrates New Sports Facilities

The City of Pittsburg cut the ribbon on two new community sports facilities on W. Leland Road this week. The celebration started at Pittsburg Premier Fields, the City’s first multipurpose outdoor sports complex, with the opening of the first phase. The first phase includes the complex’s first field, a parking lot, a new traffic signal, pedestrian safety and other improvements. It was built with local investment, including Measure M. The City looks forward to adding more fields in future phases.

Pittsburg, CA · 5d

contracosta.news

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Tree of Lights Ceremonies Return to Contra Costa County

For forty years, our Tree of Lights ceremonies have offered members of the communities we serve a way to honor the lives of their friends and loved ones. Your donations directly support end-of-life patient care. Note: The beloved oak trees that have stood at the heart of our Pleasant Hill...

Contra Costa County, CA · 4d

Lovely Garden Roots

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Oakland Hit Matthew Bernard and Lynn Warner With a $915,135 Fine for Cutting 38 Protected Trees, and the Couple Says Fire Officials Told Them to Clear Dead Ones

Oakland fined two hillside owners $915,135.40 over 38 protected trees. The couple says fire officials told them to clear dead ones; their federal suit is pending.

Oakland, CA · 5d

SFGate

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Clayton: Sales Tax Increase, Parcel Tax Extension Falling Short In Early Election Returns

The first sales tax increase in Clayton's 62-year history was being rejected in the early returns from Tuesday's election, which also had the extension of an existing parcel tax falling short of the threshold needed for approval. Measure M proposed a one-cent sales tax to generate an estimated $1 million...

Clayton, CA · 2d

kalw.org

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Contra Costa County hires private security for election

Contra Costa County has decided to hire private security for election buildings after armed Department of Homeland Security officers hand-delivered a letter to the county clerk, demanding that they overturn and invalidate 407 voter records within 48 hours or face legal action. “I think it was a deliberate choice to...

Contra Costa County, CA · 3d

SFGate

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Brentwood: School Board Incumbents Appear Poised To Keep Their Seats

The three incumbents in the race for the Brentwood Union School District Board of Trustees appeared set to keep their seats in early results from Tuesday's election. Steve Gursky, Scott Dudek and Emil Johnson Geddes took the lead ahead of competitors Oxsana Pajoluk and Mark Anderson. With 8,136 votes, Gursky took the lead with 23.9% of the vote, followed by Dudek with 23.8% and Geddes with 21.2%. Pajoluk earned 16.25% of the vote, followed by Anderson with 14.9%.

Brentwood, CA · 2d

Contra Costa Herald

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Martinez parents push city council to restore Alhambra Ave. bike lane before Wednesday vote

MARTINEZ, Calif. — A group of John Muir Elementary families is calling on the Martinez City Council to reverse a decision that quietly downgraded a planned bike lane on Alhambra Avenue to a painted “sharrow” during recent repaving — a change parents say was made without public notice and contradicts the city’s own Safe Routes to School plan.

Martinez, CA · 2d

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Former Oakland mayor's corruption trial starts fourth week

The federal corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her former romantic partner, Andre Jones, and local businessmen, Andy and David Duong, resumes Monday morning. Nathan Gartrell, a reporter with the East Bay Times, has been reporting on the proceedings and gave the following update to KALW:. This interview...

Oakland, CA · 3d

thewildcattribune.com

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San Ramon mayor candidates race to the elections

In preparation for the mayoral election on Nov. 3, 2026, San Ramon mayoral candidates Mark Armstrong, Emma Chigbu and Paschalis Ntatsos are managing large campaigns to garner support for the election. Each of their campaigns covers voter concerns on representation in city hall, fiscal accountability and the downtown expansion of San Ramon.

San Ramon, CA · 2d

Pleasanton Weekly

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Hernandez outraises, outspends Wahab in bid for Congressional District 14

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Challenger Melissa Hernandez has outraised incumbent Aisha Wahab by nearly $900,000 in the Congressional District 14 race, according to campaign finance records. Hernandez had raised about $2.1 million this year as of Oct. 14, while Wahab reported raising about $1.2 million in the same...

Pleasanton, CA · 3d

SFGate

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Berkeley: Voters Likely To Approve Measure X, Which Would Cap Rent Increases At 10%, Gives Tenants More Protections

According to early results on Tuesday, Berkeley voters appear to have favored a proposition to amend the city's rent stabilization policy. Measure X, which was placed on the ballot after a City Council vote, seeks to amend the city's Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Just Cause Ordinance to give tenants and tenant associations more agency, among other changes.

Berkeley, CA · 2d

SFGate

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Solano Co.: Silva In Lead For County Supervisor Seat

Early returns in Tuesday's election showed voters in northern Solano County appeared to favor Vacaville City Councilmember Michael Silva for the Solano County Board of Supervisors seat representing District 4, which includes Dixon and Vacaville. Around 55% of voters favored Silva, with 45% turning out for Silva's opponent, Vacaville Mayor...

Solano County, CA · 2d

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Fireboat Purchase Gets Nod from Vallejo, CA, Officials

Oct. 30—The Vallejo City Council voted Tuesday to use a nearly $700,000 grant plus a half-million dollars in Measure P funds to purchase a dedicated marine emergency response fireboat for the city's fire department. The estimated overall cost is $1,069,576, and a federal Port Security Grant will provide $690,619....

Vallejo, CA · 3d