What were the Bay Area’s most expensive March primary races?
The final votes from California’s March 5 primary are still being counted, but while the...
Editorial: East Bay voters should OK only one of four school bond plans
When it comes to improving our school buildings, there’s no free lunch. Four East Bay...
Editorial: Only two of four East Bay school parcel tax measures honestly portrayed on ballot
Click here for a complete list of our election recommendations. Four East Bay school districts...
Who will rise to replace Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson?
A broad, diverse set of candidates have emerged to run for the Alameda County Board...
Last-minute surprise retirement upends Alameda County supervisor race
A 30-year incumbent has retired suddenly from the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, just months...
Jorge Lerma on path to filling critical Oakland school board seat, but more results to come
OAKLAND — Former school principal Jorge Lerma has a substantial lead in the race for...
After lawsuits, Alameda County takes a different approach to replacing late supervisor
OAKLAND — As his health problems were getting worse, late Alameda County Supervisor Richard Valle...
Letters: Coddling criminals | Undermining road | Tax dollars | Recount cost | Predicting climate
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Opinion: New Bay Area ranked choice voting system worked, should be California model
While the Bay Area is abuzz about mistakes counting ranked choice voting ballots in Oakland,...
Court will decide who fills Oakland school board seat, but inauguration won’t be delayed
OAKLAND — Nick Resnick will be sworn in to an Oakland Unified school board seat...