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The Modesto Bee

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In California Senate District 4 election, Duarte has lead over Brandon in early returns

Editor’s note: Election result numbers in the story will continue to be updated. The numbers in the graphic below are the most up-to-date. Republican Alexandra Duarte held an early lead over Democrat Jaron Brandon on Tuesday night in California’s closely watched Senate District 4 race, as both candidates expressed optimism about their chances and emphasized the rising cost of living as a major concern for voters. Early, unofficial election results showed Duarte leading with 123,606 votes, or 52.2%, compared with 113,160 votes, or 47.8%, for Brandon, according to the California Secretary of State’s Office. Additional ballots remained to be counted, and the outcome had not been determined. Duarte, a Modesto-area farmer and the wife of former Republican congressman John Duarte, spoke with The Bee at a Republican election watch party at Ten Pin Fun Center in Turlock. “We’re watching the ballots come in,” Duarte said. “We’re cautiously optimistic about this.” Brandon, a Tuolumne County supervisor, spoke at a Democratic election-night gathering at the North Valley Labor Federation in downtown Modesto, where he described the experience of awaiting election returns as a roller coaster. “I feel really good about the results that we’re seeing,” Brandon said. “But, you know, also we

California · 4d

Silicon Valley

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99 Ranch Market to close Pleasanton store

PLEASANTON — 99 Ranch Market will close a Pleasanton store on Dec. 5, a permanent shutdown that will affect dozens of workers. With the shutdown of its Asian-themed store at 4299 Rosewood Drive, 54 jobs will be eliminated, Tawa Supermarket, the corporate owner of 99 Ranch Market, stated in a WARN notice filed with the state Employment Development Department.

Pleasanton, CA · 6d
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San Francisco AI Firms Now Chase 5.3 Million Square Feet of Office Space

Ninety artificial intelligence companies are currently hunting for office space across San Francisco, together seeking a combined 5.3 million square feet, as the city reclaims its title as the country's hottest office market. Twenty-three of those prospective tenants are each looking for at least 50,000 square feet, a sign that AI's office footprint here keeps expanding even as the broader national market cools.

San Francisco, CA · 5d
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Silicon Valley

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San Jose hotel tower is expected to go up for sale sometime in 2027

SAN JOSE — The Signia by Hilton hotel in downtown San Jose is slated to be placed on the sales block sometime during 2027, according to the latest plans publicly disclosed by the iconic lodging tower’s owner. The 541-room hotel at 175 South Market St. is owned by...

San Jose, CA · 5d
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Realtor.com News & Insights

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Designer Ken Fulk Finds a Buyer for Midcentury Modern San Francisco ‘Tree House’—as Fully-Furnished Napa Valley Ranch Remains Up For Grabs

The designer has offloaded the iconic midcentury modern home he resided in for 16 years, finding a buyer in just two weeks.

San Francisco, CA · 5d

KQED

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Despite Affordability Concerns, Bay Area Farmworker Housing Project Lags in Early Returns

Just 64 votes separated the two sides of Half Moon Bay’s Measure Q on Wednesday, leaving the future of a downtown housing development for older farmworkers uncertain as ballots continue to be counted. The measure had just over 49% support, with 1,608 votes in favor and 1,672 against, according...

Half Moon Bay, CA · 4d

SFGate

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Walnut Creek: Voters Support Zoning Change For Senior Housing By Bart; 2 Appointed To Council Unopposed

Walnut Creek voters appeared to approve both measures on the city's ballot in Tuesday's election, while two new members of the City Council are joining after winning in an uncontested election for the seats. MEASURE U. Article continues below this ad. Walnut Creek voters in Tuesday's election showed strong support...

Walnut Creek, CA · 4d

Pleasanton Weekly

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PUSD says Hearst Elementary still an option for maintenance yard

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Hearst Elementary School parents and neighbors are still urging the Pleasanton Unified School District to rule out the school as a potential relocation site for its maintenance, operations and transportation (MOT) facilities, citing concerns about the loss of playing field space, safety and lack of communication regarding the plan.

Pleasanton, CA · 5d

San José Spotlight

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Moore, Suzuki, Stump lead in Los Gatos Town Council race

Los Gatos could be charting a new future with a couple young progressive Town Council candidates coming out on top. As of 5 p.m. on Nov. 6, Mayor Rob Moore has come out on top with 24.1% of the vote, or 5,669 votes. Jeff Suzuki is in second with 19.1% of the vote, or 4,503... The post Moore, Suzuki, Stump lead in Los Gatos Town Council race appeared first on San José Spotlight .

Los Gatos, CA · 4d

The Cool Down

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California home insurance premiums jumped 84%, shrinking what buyers can afford

Even the FAIR Plan has not been immune from rising prices.

California · 5d

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San Jose Developer Fights City Over 264-Unit Complex at Old Century 24 Site

A seven-story apartment complex with 264 units has been proposed for the site of the former Century 24 domed movie theater in west San Jose, but the project's own developer is now challenging the city's approval of the plan. The San Jose Planning Commission is slated to consider that appeal on Wednesday.

San Jose, CA · 6d

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Contra Costa Supervisors to Hold Hearing on $216K in Property Abatement Costs

On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on abatements of three properties within the County: Bethel Island, Brentwood and Martinez. The county has provided an itemized list along with before and after photographs:. Gateway Road, Bethel Island — $90,509k (before/after photos): The Notice...

Contra Costa County, CA · 5d

Los Angeles Times

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Californians vote a resounding 'yes' on housing affordability propositions

Propositions 1 and 37, which will unlock billions in bond dollars for low-income housing and middle-income homewownership, passed easily Tuesday night.

California · 4d

The Thrifty Apartment

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More New Yorkers Are Moving Away—Here’s Where They’re Going

New York City has long attracted people looking for career opportunities, great food, cultural attractions, and the excitement of city life. But as housing prices, taxes, and everyday expenses remain high, some residents find it harder to justify staying. A recent analysis by the Citizens’ Budget Commission found that New York City’s population declined in... The post More New Yorkers Are Moving Away—Here’s Where They’re Going first appeared on The Thrifty Apartment .

New York, NY · 11d

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In San Francisco, real estate has reached eye-popping prices

Mortgage rates are high across the U.S., sitting around 7%. But even relative to the rest of the country, San Francisco has an affordability problem. Inventory of single-family homes in the city was down 33% year over year, and demand is high. Cynthia Cummins, a real estate agent and founder...

San Francisco, CA · 6d

hoodline.com

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Millennium Tower One-Bedroom Rents for $10K, a Downtown San Francisco First

A 773-square-foot, one-bedroom condo on the 23rd floor of Millennium Tower just rented for $10,000 a month, going to a tenant who works nearby in artificial intelligence. The deal closed on Oct. 31 and, according to the Compass agents who brokered it, marks the first time a downtown one-bedroom has crossed into five-figure monthly rent.

San Francisco, CA · 6d

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Palo Alto Council Approves 390-Unit Cal Ave Tower Plan, 4-2, Despite Fewer Affordable Homes

Palo Alto's City Council voted 4-2 to advance a revised plan for a three-tower housing project at 156 California Avenue, the site of a Mollie Stone's market, after developer Redco added nearly 100 parking spaces at the city's request while cutting 28 affordable units from its original proposal. The vote sets the stage for what could become the city's tallest residential development in years, built on a site that has been at the center of a tense standoff between the developer and local officials for months.

Palo Alto, CA · 5d

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 · 5d

SFGate

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San Pablo: Voters In Early Returns Support Sales Tax, Rent Control Initiative

San Pablo voters in Tuesday's election appear to have approved a sales tax put on the ballot by the City Council, while also supporting a rent control citizen initiative placed on the ballot by local tenant advocates, according to initial results from Contra Costa County elections officials. Measure R had...

San Pablo, CA · 5d

Mission Local

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One San Francisco affordable-housing measure set to pass, another unlikely to succeed

Prop. C faced no major opposition while the "social housing" measure Prop. I had nearly $3 million spent against it by real-estate interests. One San Francisco affordable-housing measure set to pass, another unlikely to succeed

San Francisco, CA · 5d