While Proposition 1 is too close to call statewide, Santa Clara County voters are broadly in favor of the measure. In Santa Clara County, roughly 55.3% of voters have approved it, according to the most recent election results. But statewide, the measure is barely squeaking by with 50.5% approval. Proponents of Prop. 1 amassed $21...
Bay Area business groups consider partnership to expand influence
Two major business advocacy organizations representing hundreds of the region’s biggest companies are considering joining forces to expand their influence in critical policy areas, including artificial intelligence and housing. Leaders of San Francisco-based Bay Area Council and San Jose-based Silicon Valley Leadership Group are formally exploring a partnership “to create the nation’s most influential business...
Photo gallery: Election night in Silicon Valley
Catch a glimpse of the March 5 primary through the eyes of the San José Spotlight team. Our reporters captured the excitement of Election Day from the moment the polls opened at 7 a.m. They caught up with candidates out in the field canvassing for last minute votes and met them again at election night...
Sunnyvale voters approve multimillion-dollar bond for school upgrades
A multimillion-dollar bond measure to support Sunnyvale elementary schools is poised to pass. Measure C would give the Sunnyvale School District a $214 million bond over the next 34 years for facilities improvements, and early election results show voters approving the measure by 69.9%. It has met the 55% threshold for passage. Sunnyvale School District...
Cupertino golfers will pay more to play course
Cupertino is raising fees at one of its most beloved golf courses — and golfers say it’s on par with what the course needs. The Cupertino City Council on Tuesday discussed the plan to raise fees at the popular city-owned Blackberry Farm Golf Course. The city hopes the increase will help keep the course maintained...
San Jose Councilmember Candelas leads in early results for District 8
San Jose Councilmember Domingo Candelas is celebrating his election lead in early returns. As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, the incumbent is leading the race for the District 8 seat on the San Jose City Council with 39.4% of the vote. Tam Truong is in second with 32.5% of the vote, Sukhdev Bainiwal is trailing with...
San Jose councilmember trails political rival
A South San Jose councilmember who snagged a seat in a contentious appointment last year is fighting to stay in office — and now it appears he’ll face challenger George Casey in November. As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, Casey leads with 38.6% of the vote. San Jose Councilmember Arjun Batra has secured 36.6% of the...
Santa Clara voters poised to continue electing their police chief
It looks like two measures to change how Santa Clara officials are chosen will remain in the hands of voters, as early results come in on election night. As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, Measure B — which aims to make the elected police chief an appointed position — is failing, with 72.4% of voters not...
Margaret Abe-Koga leads race for D5 Santa Clara County supervisor
A Mountain View councilmember appears to be leading the race for the open Santa Clara County District 5 seat. As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, Margaret Abe-Koga is ahead with 41.9% of the vote. In second place is Sally Lieber with 24.7% of the vote. Peter Fung has 20.1% of the vote, Barry Chang has 6.9%...
In South San Jose council contest, retired officer leads the race
Two frontrunners have emerged in a competitive race to replace San Jose Councilmember Sergio Jimenez in District 2 — with the top two vote-getters advancing to a November runoff to fill the open seat. As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, retired Santa Clara County sheriff deputy Joe Lopez leads his three rivals with 35% of the...