City Politics
Judge rules against blocking UC Santa Cruz pro-Palestinian protester evictions, cites safety concerns
A Santa Cruz judge denied Tuesday a court injunction seeking to temporarily halt UC Santa Cruz's practice of mass banning of students and faculty members without individual fact-finding hearings.
What does the fight over Alameda County voting records mean for the future of election integrity in California?
Alameda County Registrar of Voters Tim Dupuis will release the county's cast vote record after receiving an exception from the Secretary of State's office. Election integrity advocates celebrated the victory but questioned why Dupuis did not make this decision sooner.
Meet the new director leading San Jose’s efforts to solve its housing crisis
Erik Soliván became director of the city housing department in May.
Fremont approves new RV parking ban
“They’re going to keep trying to get rid of us,” homeless resident Joey Alvarez, 59, said. “We’re taxpayers too.”
Ex-49ers exec testifies Santa Clara Vice Mayor Anthony Becker leaked him confidential report, as defense casts doubt
If convicted, Becker faces up to four years in county jail.
President of San Mateo County Deputy Sheriff’s Association arrested on felony charges
Carlos Tapia, president of the San Mateo County Deputy Sheriff’s Association, turned himself in Tuesday afternoon on charges that include felony grand theft, according to a statement from the San Mateo County Sheriff's Department.
San Jose mayor says proposal to replace Omar Torres by appointment “reeks of politics”
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has pushed back against a proposal to fill the District 3 vacancy by appointment before the end of the year as the next person to fill the seat could shift the balance of power between business and labor on the City Council.
Gilroy mayor: Greg Bozzo takes razor thin lead in tightening mayoral race
Greg Bozzo takes a slim lead over incumbent Marie Blankley in race for Gilroy mayor, according to Monday evening results.
New and familiar faces lined up for city councils across East Contra Costa County cities
Latest update of the results in Antioch, Brentwood, Pittsburg and Oakley
Berkeley mayor race remains tight after latest election results released
Whoever wins the mayoral race will replace outgoing Mayor Jesse Arreguín to lead a council with many new faces.
Alameda councilmember Trish Spencer avoids reprimand for intoxicated incident
A day after Trish Spencer lost reelection to the Alameda city council, she avoided a reprimand following an intoxicated incident in Long Beach during a city-funded trip last month.
Some big names are already vying to succeed Pamela Price and Sheng Thao. Here’s what happens if the recall results hold
With 207,000 votes counted, both recalls were succeeding by a roughly 2-to-1 margin. Barring a significant change, the results could send shockwaves through the highest levels of the East Bay’s political scene.
Photos: Joy, sorrow and more on display as Election Night results roll in
Voters throughout the Bay Area reacted to both local and national elections on Tuesday night.