Meet the candidates: Special primary election for Congressional District 14
Tri-Valley residents will be among those voting in the primary special election next week to select a candidate to complete the remainder of a term vacated by former Congressional District 14 Rep. Eric Swalwell’s amid sexual assault allegations.
FBI raids Contra Costa assessor’s office, 2 residences
The FBI served three federal search warrants Tuesday morning at the Contra Costa County Assessor’s office, as well as two residences, including that of the outgoing assessor, as part of an ongoing investigation.
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Danville Town Council
Danville names Morgan as mayor, Arnerich as vice mayor
Danville has a new mayor and vice mayor in office following the town’s annual Mayor Installation and Community Awards ceremony, in which Renee Morgan was selected to lead the town for her third turn in the mayor’s seat and Newell Arnerich was appointed vice mayor.
Arnerich, Morgan, Belotz comfortably ahead in Danville Town Council race
The latest numbers suggest that incumbent Danville Town Council members Newell Arnerich and Renee Morgan are poised for additional terms in their seats, with newcomer Mark Belotz in position to take the third seat on this year’s ballot.
Danville council candidates campaign with minimal budgets
Despite its reputation as a particularly affluent Tri-Valley community, the race for three seats on Danville’s Town Council is seeing relatively minimal cash flow this election season with four candidates in the running for three seats.
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San Ramon Mayor
Armstrong claims victory in San Ramon mayor’s race
Mark Armstrong claimed victory this weekend in the San Ramon mayor election and his opponent and political newcomer Chirag Kathrani conceded the race after the latest ballot count was made public by the county, with both looking toward next steps in the wake of their campaigns.
Jweinat holds 88-vote lead over Shetty in San Ramon Council District 1
With time to go until the outcomes are finalized and certified, Election Night results from the Contra Costa County Elections Division point to strong support for current Councilmember Mark Armstrong as mayor and the Measure N sales tax, with the two candidates in the competitive race for the District 1 seat on the City Council…
Reviewing final pre-election campaign finance reports for San Ramon races
The final comprehensive campaign finance reports required ahead of next week’s election are out now, offering additional insight to the public on the backers of campaigns for the three different competitive races on the ballot for San Ramon voters.
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San Ramon City Council
Jweinat’s edge grows to 112 votes over Shetty in San Ramon City Council District 1
The two candidates for the San Ramon City Council’s District 1 seat continue to be neck and neck in the Valley’s closest race of the election, but that margin has grown to triple digits in favor of Robert Jweinat as of the latest ballot count.
Jweinat holds 88-vote lead over Shetty in San Ramon Council District 1
With time to go until the outcomes are finalized and certified, Election Night results from the Contra Costa County Elections Division point to strong support for current Councilmember Mark Armstrong as mayor and the Measure N sales tax, with the two candidates in the competitive race for the District 1 seat on the City Council…
Reviewing final pre-election campaign finance reports for San Ramon races
The final comprehensive campaign finance reports required ahead of next week’s election are out now, offering additional insight to the public on the backers of campaigns for the three different competitive races on the ballot for San Ramon voters.
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SRVUSD Board of Education
Incumbents continue to lead SRVUSD races despite tightening margins
The Election Night leads for both incumbent candidates in this year’s race for two seats on the SRVUSD board have shrunk as additional ballots continue to be counted by the county, but both still appear in position for victory with minimal ballots remaining.
SRVUSD election results show support for Measure Q, incumbent trustees
Amid ongoing shifts in national, state and local offices in this year’s election, preliminary ballot counts suggest that at least three things are set to remain the same at the SRVUSD – their parcel tax and the two incumbent trustees who have been campaigning to retain their seats.
Campaign contributions pour into SRVUSD races
SRVUSD voters are set to make decisions in three key races this Election Day – for two school board seats and a proposed parcel tax measure – with numerous donors already voicing their preferences in the form of hundreds of thousands in monetary contributions to the relevant campaigns.
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Measure N – San Ramon 1% sales tax
Jweinat holds 88-vote lead over Shetty in San Ramon Council District 1
With time to go until the outcomes are finalized and certified, Election Night results from the Contra Costa County Elections Division point to strong support for current Councilmember Mark Armstrong as mayor and the Measure N sales tax, with the two candidates in the competitive race for the District 1 seat on the City Council…
Reviewing final pre-election campaign finance reports for San Ramon races
The final comprehensive campaign finance reports required ahead of next week’s election are out now, offering additional insight to the public on the backers of campaigns for the three different competitive races on the ballot for San Ramon voters.
Everything you want to know about Measure N, San Ramon’s proposed 1% sales tax increase
Following months of discussions on a growing structural deficit facing the city and budget cuts aimed at balancing the current fiscal year’s budget, voters in San Ramon are set to decide the fate of one potential remedy that city officials are putting forward in the form of a proposed sales tax increase.
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Measure Q – SRVUSD parcel tax renewal
SRVUSD election results show support for Measure Q, incumbent trustees
Amid ongoing shifts in national, state and local offices in this year’s election, preliminary ballot counts suggest that at least three things are set to remain the same at the SRVUSD – their parcel tax and the two incumbent trustees who have been campaigning to retain their seats.
Campaign contributions pour into SRVUSD races
SRVUSD voters are set to make decisions in three key races this Election Day – for two school board seats and a proposed parcel tax measure – with numerous donors already voicing their preferences in the form of hundreds of thousands in monetary contributions to the relevant campaigns.
Take two with Measure Q: SRVUSD parcel tax renewal on ballot again after special election defeat in May
For the second time this year, voters are set to decide the fate of parcel tax funding for the SRVUSD that would succeed a previous measure passed nine years ago, which district officials call a critical source of funding amid ongoing budget turmoil.
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Special Districts
DSRSD swears in returning board members to next terms
Three members of the DSRSD Board of Directors are now set to hold their seats through the end of 2028 after being sworn in during a ceremony ahead of the board’s final regular meeting of the year.
Financial plans divide BART board candidates Hernandez, Grcar
Safety and fiscal management are top priorities for incumbent Melissa Hernandez and challenger Joe Grcar in the race for BART Board of Directors in District 5. But differing methodologies separate the hopefuls aiming to represent a large portion of the Tri-Valley…
DSRSD candidates breeze through election season unchallenged
Three incumbents on the DSRSD Board of Directors are poised to regain their seats amid one-person races this November.
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State Senate
Democrats Rubio, Grayson face off for local State Senate seat
Voters in a majority of Contra Costa County, including the San Ramon Valley, are set to make their final decision in the upcoming election between the two candidates for the State Senate seat representing that area following the most recent redistricting process.
State Assembly
Another rematch between Bauer-Kahan, Rubay for Assembly District 16
The race to represent the bulk of the Tri-Valley in the lower legislative house in Sacramento features familiar names this fall – the same two names on the November ballot for the past three election cycles, in fact.
Congress
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Republican Steve Hilton will advance to the November general election in the race for California governor, setting up a longshot contest against Democrat Xavier Becerra…
California insurance commissioner race is set: Kim vs. Allen
For the first time since California insurance commissioner became an elected position, two Democrats will vie for the job in November.
San Ramon council to consider increased campaign spending limits
The San Ramon City Council is set Tuesday to weigh a proposed resolution to establish election spending limits for its four district seats and mayor,…
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Hernandez strengthens second-place hold in bid for runoff with Wahab for Congressional District 14
Former Dublin mayor and current BART Board President Melissa Hernandez improved her runner-up position in the Congressional District 14 regular primary election with the latest…
Establishment candidates sail through in Contra Costa County elections
Contra Costa voters appear to have made clear choices for the countywide seats on the primary ballot, with the establishment candidates each holding well over…
Preliminary results roll in for San Ramon Valley elections
The Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder’s office has released preliminary results for this year’s primary election, offering a preliminary but not-yet-final glimpse into the outcome on…
Election officials remind voters of their rights
With California’s June 2 statewide primary election approaching, election officials are reminding voters to know their rights.
Election arrives: Zone 7, county seats, ballot measures, Congress and more for Tri-Valley
“Like many of you, our team anxiously awaits next Tuesday and the primary election in California when more than a dozen issues with direct Tri-Valley…
Israni outraises Congressional District 14 competitors with boost by personal loan
Rakhi Israni has reported running a campaign more expensive this year than all other competitors combined in the race for a full term representing Congressional…
Contra Costa: Incumbent clerk-recorder seeking second term amid challenge from Danville newcomer
Kristin Connelly is facing off in the primary next week against political newcomer and Danville childcare provider Pratima Sonavne.
School parcel taxes on ballot for Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Moraga
School parcel tax measures in Contra Costa County will be on the June ballot in the communities of Walnut Creek, Moraga and Lafayette, all of…
Transit regional sales tax measure receives enough signatures for November ballot
Organizers with the Connect Bay Area Act, a regional sales tax measure for public transit, collected 305,895 signatures across five Bay Area counties, well above…
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