Oakland Advances $2.6M Rooftop Police Drone Plan and City Hall Shakeup
Oakland municipal governance and public safety technology entered a pivotal week on November 8, 2026.
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San Jose, Santa Clara, and Morgan Hill Council Returns Take Shape
Early Santa Clara County returns show San Jose Councilmembers Peter Ortiz leading District 5 with 56.8% and Bien Doan leading District…
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Eight Candidates Vie for Three Cupertino Council Seats on Nov. 3
Cupertino voters are choosing from eight candidates for three City Council seats on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in a contest centered on…
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UC Berkeley In-State Cost Hits $54,674 as District 4 Candidates Debate
UC Berkeley listed an all-in 2026-27 estimated cost of $54,674 for new in-state students living on campus, while District 4 council…
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Menlo Park Council Candidates Debate Measure P and Belle Haven Growth
Ahead of the Nov. 3 election, Menlo Park City Council candidates Wonman Lee and James Rohr in District 1 and Charlotte Reed and Laura…
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San Jose Renames Downtown Park “Plaza de San Jose” in Unanimous Vote
The San Jose City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to rename downtown’s 1797 park from Plaza de Cesar Chavez to Plaza de San Jose…
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Realtors and Labor Unions Pour Nearly $100K Into Mountain View Race
Campaign finance filings show the National Association of Realtors has spent $38,922.08 each in independent expenditures supporting…
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Santa Clara County Rejects DOJ Demand to Verify 902 Voter Ballots
Santa Clara County Executive James Williams sent a letter to the U.S.
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Hayward City Council Enacts 45-Day Moratorium on New AI Data Centers Over Grid and Water Concerns
Urgency ordinance pauses high-density server facility permits along industrial corridor while planners draft environmental standards.
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Menlo Park City Council Retains Specialized Legal Counsel to Defend Against Downtown High-Rise Developer Lawsuit
City attorney prepares defense against claims challenging municipal height limits and inclusionary affordable housing requirements…
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Hayward City Council Considers Emergency Moratorium on New Commercial Data Center Construction
City leaders cite industrial grid strain, peak electrical consumption, and water evaporative cooling demands in proposed 45-day…
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Pleasanton City Council Weighs Public Input on Downtown Specific Plan and Permanent Outdoor Dining Standards
Main Street restaurateurs and historic preservation advocates debate architectural design guidelines and parking mitigation ahead of…
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San Jose Residents Demand Temporary Moratorium as Officials Present Draft Data Center Development Standards
Nearly two hours of public testimony at City Hall highlight concerns over diesel generator emissions, water cooling rules, and two…
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Dublin City Council Opens Public Selection for Landmark Public Sculpture at Tassajara Road Plaza
Residents invited to review and vote on three commissioned finalist installations designed for the central transit hub at Dublin…
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San Ramon City Council Advances Bishop Ranch Clean Transit Corridor and Autonomous Commuter Shuttles
Municipal partnership with Sunset Development deploys zero-emission electric circulators and protected multi-use lanes connecting City…
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Livermore cancels uncontested races and appoints Marchand mayor
Livermore will not hold a mayoral race this November.
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Livermore opens candidate filing for Nov. 3 election; closes Aug. 7
The nomination period for Livermore's Nov. 3 General Municipal Election is open and closes Aug. 7.
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