Local Politics
What’s taking California so long to count its ballots from Election Day?
More than a handful of races are still too close to call, largely because the state's commitment to vote-by-mail balloting guarantees the process will be slow.
Sunnyvale officer union raises alarm at increase in local crime rates
Violent crimes in Sunnyvale increased 59% over a 10-year period, according to OpenJustice, a public crime database run by the state's Department of Justice.
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.
Incoming DA Nathan Hochman names Steve Katz as chief deputy
Katz's experience includes numerous assignments as a trial prosecutor and a calendar deputy, 83 jury trials and nine years in office management.
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.
In blue California, conservatives count their victories
Republicans may not have delivered the Golden State to Trump, voters still approved a number of conservative ballot measures.