In an effort to address economic disparity laid bare by the coronavirus pandemic, San Francisco voters overwhelmingly approved several tax measures targeting property owners and big businesses with CEOs paid far higher
Read MoreThe transient occupancy tax or “hotel tax” passed in Santa Clara 75-25. That allows the City Council to add a fee on hotel room rates at Santa Clara hotels by
Read MoreDemocracy was tested this week. The evidence for the health benefits of democracy is well established, but democracies are being eroded or “autocratised.” Presidents and ruling cabals use democracy to
Read MoreWhen Henry Brown got his ballot in the mail last month, the 74-year-old California musician didn’t agonize over his decision. He filled it out and mailed it back on the
Read MoreA Trump supporter’s home display prompted protests in a Brentwood neighborhood late Thursday and overnight Friday, and police blocked off a street after the home and other property were vandalized.
Read MoreSanta Clara County voters overwhelmingly backed measures to increase funding for their respective school districts and community colleges. Nearly all parcel taxes and school bonds are poised to pass as
Read MoreElection machines were buzzing in Santa Clara County Wednesday, counting the record 751,000 ballots that had been returned as of Tuesday night. That number is 30,000 more than the previous
Read MoreSanta Clara County voters overwhelmingly backed measures to increase funding for their respective school districts and community colleges. Nearly all parcel taxes and school bonds are poised to pass as
Read MoreWith two days remaining before Election Day on Tuesday, the registrar for one Bay Area county is reporting that registered voters continue to return their ballots early – and in
Read MoreTurnout has been heavy during the early voting period as Californians cast ballots for president, the state Legislature, local offices and on a dozen statewide propositions. Here are five things
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