‘Increased audit risk’: Contra Costa County supes approve $250K contract amendment with accounting firm
While details remain sparse in the wake of a high-profile FBI raid on the Contra Costa County Assessor’s Office and the homes of its two top officials earlier this year, the independent accounting firm tasked with evaluating that office’s financial compliance is set to be busier than ever following a…
Incumbent Adler seeks to defend District 2 seat on San Ramon council
The San Ramon City Council’s newest member is seeking to remain on board for another four years, with District 2 representative Richard Adler gearing up for his first campaign for office after nearly two years on the job.
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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
More Election posts
San Ramon swim coach Ntatsos dives into city politics
Longtime San Ramon swim coach Paschalis Ntatsos is testing the waters of city politics this year, with the political newcomer’s first-ever campaign for public office…
San Ramon teen Chigbu launches mayoral campaign
19-year-old San Ramon resident Emma Chigbu has kicked off her mayoral campaign in recent weeks after qualifying for the general election earlier this month.
Danville mother, childcare business owner Sonavne running for Town Council
Local parent and small business owner Pratima Sonavne presents a platform focused on what matters most to her and the community – “to protect what…
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Wahab holds slim lead in Congressional District 14 special election
Democrat Aisha Wahab has taken a narrow lead in the special runoff election for Congressional District 14, with 51.04% of the vote to the 48.96%…
Accusations fly between Hernandez, Wahab campaigns in race for Congressional District 14
In the days leading up to the special election, controversy has erupted between Aisha Wahab and Melissa Hernandez as the two Democrats bid for a…
San Ramon Valley candidates finalized for November ballot
Two out of three school board seats uncontested; Danville council race officially between two newcomers, one incumbent.
‘Now is not the time’: SRVUSD holds off on bond measure renewal
San Ramon Valley is not among the Contra Costa County school districts seeking bond measures in this year’s general election, following a review of polling…
Contested elections for San Ramon, Danville councils; one SRVUSD incumbent faces challenge
Half a dozen San Ramon Valley elected officials are seeking to defend their seats this November, with the pending departures of two incumbents set to…
Community Briefs: New Danville e-bike regulations in effect | Back to school for SRVUSD
Danville’s new e-bike ordinance that was passed by the town last month is now in effect, with sign installation and public outreach efforts also underway.…
The Korten era: East Bay Parks hires acting general manager to permanent post
District solidifies cabinet leadership while uncertainty lingers with upcoming election, ongoing litigation with ex-GM.
$30 minimum wage won’t be on November ballot in Alameda County
Alameda County’s Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to delay adding a $30 minimum wage proposal to the November ballot, opting instead for additional study to…
Democratic showdown: Wahab, Hernandez vie for Congress on special ballot this month
Democrats Aisha Wahab and Melissa Hernandez will compete this month in the special runoff election for Congressional District 14 to fill the remainder of a…
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