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SF votes on public transit: Where the races stand

Voters in the Bay Area’s five most-populous counties are shaping the future of mass transit in the region in Tuesday's election. San Francisco voters cast ballots for propositions G and H. The former would re-open a two-mile stretch of Great Highway to vehicle traffic on weekdays , while the latter would create a parcel tax to fund Muni service . City residents also joined voters in Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara and San Mateo counties in deciding whether or not to support a regional sales tax to fund public transportation, in the form of Proposition RTM . There is also a seat up for grabs on the BART board of directors. Here are where races stand as of 8:45 p.m. Tuesday night in preliminary tallies posted by the San Francisco Department of Elections, with 28.8% reporting. Proposition G For the third time, San Francisco voters are answering the question of whether or not to re-open a two-mile portion of what was formerly Great Highway to vehicular traffic. Proposition G qualified for the ballot this summer, after a petition collected more than 15,000 signatures, setting the Election Day stage for whether or not the area between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard

San Francisco, CA · 2d

SFGate

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Antioch: Early Results Show Wilson, Motts In Lead For Council Seats

Early results showed Joy Motts and Monica Wilson ahead in the race for two open Antioch City Council seats. If she remains ahead for District 1, Motts will unseat incumbent Tamisha Torres-Walker -- who just so happened to unseat Motts in 2020. Article continues below this ad. Motts previously served...

Antioch, CA · 2d
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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 · 2d
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Financing helps launch development of apartment complex in East Oakland

OAKLAND — A development of more than 100 affordable apartments has gotten underway in East Oakland after a series of real estate deals were completed to enable the financing of the residential project. The 119-unit Residences at Liberation Park apartment complex is being built near the corner of 73rd...

Oakland, CA · 3d
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KRCB 104.9

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Moreda makes case in campaign for Petaluma mayor

Shelina Moreda, who ran for Sonoma County's district 2 supervisor seat in June, is angling for the mayor's seat in the county's 2nd largest city. photo credit: Noah Abrams/KRCB Shelina Moreda (left) at a candidate forum hosted by Los Cien at the Petaluma Health Center on 29 April, 2026 during the primary campaign for Sonoma County D2 supervisor. Leading up to Election Day KRCB has been bringing you interviews with candidates on your local ballot. That includes the 3-way race for Petaluma mayor. Two candidates are challenging incumbent Kevin McDonnell for the city's mayoralty. Shelina Moreda is appearing on her second ballot in one year. The daughter of a diary family just west of Petaluma, Moreda Family Farms, Moreda ran for Sonoma County supervisor in June. She ultimately finished 3rd in the race to replace retiring 2nd district Supervisor David Rabbitt. Now Moreda is making a pitch for mayor. "I'm running to unite the community, bring people back together and be a voice for people that feel like they've been heavily unheard," Moreda said. Raised on her family's farm, much of Moreda's life has been spent as a professional motorcycle racer. "I've been to France, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, Qatar,

Petaluma, CA · 2d

Fox News

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Radical socialist wing's huge night reveals ascending clout within Democratic Party

Democratic Socialists of America candidates won or led in two of three races on Tuesday, spanning Berkeley rent boards to congressional seats.

Berkeley, CA · 2d

SFGate

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San Ramon: Incumbent Armstrong Leads In Mayoral Race

Early returns in Tuesday's election suggest that San Ramon Mayor Mark Armstrong is leading in his reelection bid as he battles nonprofit director Paschalis Ntatsos and student Emma Chigbu to retain his seat for another term. According to preliminary results Tuesday night, Armstrong secured 77% of the vote, while Ntatsos...

San Ramon, CA · 2d

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Voters back Hercules sales tax

The vote in favor of a Measure P sales tax in Hercules has an 8-point lead, with 54% saying yes, preliminary election results show, meaning consumers likely will be paying more on purchases in the city beginning in April. Measure P will add one cent on every dollar of taxable...

Hercules, CA · 15h

SFGate

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San Rafael: Parks Crew Removes Invasive Plant From Lagoon Park

A Marin County Parks crew at Lagoon Park removed water primrose, an invasive aquatic plant, from the shoreline on Thursday afternoon. Water primrose is the common name for several aquatic plants in the Ludwigia genus, and one invasive species, Uruguay water primrose (Ludwigia hexapetala), is known to grow in waterways in California.

Marin County, CA · 20h

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Oakland NAACP, BWOPA Speak Out Against Alleged Harassment of Black Women Political Leaders

The Oakland branch of the NAACP and the Oakland/Berkeley chapter of Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA) have issued a joint statement condemning what they describe as harassment, intimidation and discrimination targeting Black women in politics. Founded in 1968, BWOPA is a California-based nonprofit advocacy and membership organization that...

Oakland, CA · 3d

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Election results: early returns are in for Richmond, El Cerrito, Hercules, Pinole, San Pablo

Just before midnight, the Contra Costa County Elections Office released preliminary results showing Richmond mayoral candidates Claudia Jiménez and Ahmad Anderson in a close race. Jiménez, a Richmond City Council member, was leading with 53% of the vote over Anderson’s 47%. About 20,436 early mail-in and drop-box...

Richmond, CA · 2d

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Walnut Creek: FallFest – Nov. 15

Enjoy a day with family and friends at Shadelands FallFest, Sunday, November 15, 11am–2pm, hosted by Shadelands Walnut Creek and held on the grounds of the Shadelands SportsMall, 2640 Shadelands Drive, Walnut Creek. Free and family-friendly, the popular, all-community Shadelands FallFest features non-stop DJ music, food trucks, ice cream,...

Walnut Creek, CA · 2d

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Antioch Commission Holds Meeting Without Facility Agreement, Faces $750 Bill

The City of Antioch is being asked to consider a $750 facility-use payment after the Antioch Police Oversight Commission (APOC) held an off-site public meeting at Delta Bay Community Church without a formal agreement or prior approval of the costs. According to a City staff report, the Commission selected Delta...

Antioch, CA · 1d

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El Cerrito Election: Gabe Quinto Trails in Re-Election Bid as Kimberly White Leads

24.80% – Kimberly White (3283) 20.95% – Carolyn Wysinger (2773) 20.86% – Wally Nowinski (2761) 16.02% – Gabe Quinto (2120) 11.45% – Mary Ann Jawili (1515) 5.92% – Forrest M. Lanning (784) Quinto currently sits in fourth place with 16.02% (2,120 votes), putting him...

El Cerrito, CA · 2d

San Francisco Chronicle

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Barbara Lee wins a full four-year term as Oakland mayor — and more power under charter reform

Oakland voters not only reelected Mayor Barbara Lee, they also passed a charter reform proposal to strengthen her powers as the city’s chief executive.

Oakland, CA · 2d

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Mosswood Duplex Site Could Become 18-Unit Building Near MacArthur BART

A two-story duplex at 425 W MacArthur Boulevard in Oakland could soon be torn down and replaced with a three-story, 18-unit apartment building, according to newly filed permits. The site sits in the Mosswood neighborhood of North Oakland, just one block from Mosswood Community Center and Park. New permits have...

Oakland, CA · 18h

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Government’s Star Witness Describes Bribe, Payout in Oakland Sheng Thao Trial

The star witness in Sheng Thao’s Oakland corruption trial continued delivering explosive testimony on Thursday, recounting the violent falling out that led him to report defendants in the trial to Oakland police, and detailing an additional bribe defendants paid to a former East Bay politician. Mario Juarez, an Oakland...

Oakland, CA · 1d

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Berkeley voters on verge of approving new tax for infrastructure upgrades

Berkeley voters appeared to be close to approving new taxes aimed at infrastructure. Measure U is a $300 million ballot initiative meant to fund infrastructure improvements. The measure, which was proposed by the City Council, leads with around 70% of the vote, according to the latest returns. It would have...

Berkeley, CA · 1d

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The Experience, Emeryville: Emeryville Commerce Connection: Emeryville Restaurant Week News

Emeryville’a first-ever Restaurant Week was a great success according to restaurants and diners! For 11 days, 33 restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and sweet shops served up special menu items, prix fixe menus and great discounts. Restaurants were asked to direct customers to an online survey about their experiences and the restaurant with the most responses would win the grand prize..

Emeryville, CA · 1d

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Incumbent Kevin McDonnell Maintains Strong Lead In Petaluma Mayoral Race

Incumbent Mayor Kevin McDonnell holds a commanding 24-point lead in early election returns as he seeks a second term leading Petaluma. The Petaluma Argus-Courier reports preliminary results posted early Wednesday morning show McDonnell securing over 57 percent of the vote, comfortably ahead of challengers Shelina Moreda at 32 percent and John Hanania at nearly 10 percent.

Petaluma, CA · 1d