Despite the “blue tsunami” in the midterm elections that flipped the U.S. House and Senate, Silicon Valley Congressman Sam Liccardo said he was hesitant to read the results as a mandate for the Democratic party. “It’s not a secret that the Democratic Party is not terribly popular, and we won despite that fact,” he said....
Gilroy extends temporary ban on detention center projects
With time waning on a moratorium to prevent detention centers from being built in the city, Gilroy officials have extended the pause for more than 10 months. The City Council on Monday unanimously approved extending the temporary ban, approved in October, for another 10 months and 15 days. The moratorium gives city staff time to review,...
Mountain View voters back Measure F hotel tax
Voters are on track to pass a ballot measure that will give the City Council authority to increase Mountain View’s hotel tax, with early election results showing an overwhelming majority backing Measure F. Support for Measure F was leading with 78.75%, or 10,052 votes, according to early returns released by the Santa Clara County Registrar of...
Delayed gas water heater ban divides South Bay
A decision by Bay Area air regulators to delay a controversial ban on gas water heaters has divided South Bay advocates and leaders — with supporters of the pending mandate glad it’s still moving forward and opponents vowing to continue fighting it. The Bay Area Air District board voted Wednesday to delay the measure —...
Santa Clara ends membership fees at senior center
After years of advocacy from older adults, Santa Clara is eliminating membership fees for residents at its Senior Center, a change intended to make the facility more accessible — although questions remain about limited pool hours and staffing shortages. The City Council on Oct. 20 unanimously approved ending membership fees, which previously cost $12 for a...
Three candidates ahead in Cupertino City Council election
The next election results update is expected Friday, Nov. 6 by 5 p.m. The pro-growth Cupertino Together slate of three City Council candidates is leading in the polls, with three loosely allied preservationist candidates trailing immediately behind. As of 5:11 p.m.Thursday, John Tang, a former president of the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce, is in the...
Moore, Suzuki, Stump lead in Los Gatos Town Council race
The next election results update is expected Friday, Nov. 6 by 5 p.m. 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. Thursday Mayor Rob Moore has come out on top with 24% of the vote, or 5,234 votes. Jeff...
Campbell candidates Furtado and Fields outpace challengers
The next election results update is expected Friday, Nov. 6 by 5 p.m. In Campbell, Districts 3, 4 and 5 have candidates running for City Council seats. Mayor Dan Furtado in District 3 is ahead in early results with Davis Fields leading in District 4, while Daraius Sorabji in District 5 is running unopposed. District...
Turner reelected as Morgan Hill mayor, while council incumbents fall behind
The next election results update is expected Friday, Nov. 6 by 5 p.m. Mark Turner has won another four years as mayor in Morgan Hill, while incumbents in City Council Districts B and D, Yvonne Martinez Beltran and Marilyn Librers, lack the support needed to retain their seats. Seven candidates — three for the mayoral...
Williams, Crutchlow lead Santa Clara City Council contests
The next election results update is expected Friday, Nov. 6 by 5 p.m. Two candidates are leading in Santa Clara City Council races for Districts 2 and 3, according to early election results. As of 5 p.m. Thursday, Kimberley Williams has a sizable lead in the District 2 race with 57.8% of the vote, or...