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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Walnut Creek Voters Pass Measure U BART Rezoning With 71% Support
Walnut Creek voters approved Measure U with 71% support in Tuesday's municipal election, authorizing the rezoning of a 2.4-acre…
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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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Antioch Proclaims Filipino History Month; PG&E Outage Hits 1,956
The Antioch City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday, Oct. 27, to proclaim October 2026 as Filipino American History Month in…
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Concord Weighs $17.4M Upgrade for Police HQ and Emergency Center
The Concord City Council is considering a $780,242 construction management contract with Cumming Group and $1.53 million in fund…
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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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Bipartisan House Pledge Urges Lawmakers to Seat Midterm Winners
Among the eight Republicans and one Republican-caucusing independent in California’s U.S.
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Delta View Golf Course Data Center Expansion Paused 45 Days
Pittsburg residents protesting the Avaio data center project at the former Delta View Golf Course urged the City Council to…
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Pittsburg Council Votes Unanimously for 45-Day Data Center Pause
Following a heated public hearing and demonstrations outside City Hall, the Pittsburg City Council voted unanimously to impose an…
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Experts Warn of AI Disinformation Targeting Immigrant Voters
As the Nov. 3 midterm elections approach, researchers from the National Conference on Citizenship, Chinese for Affirmative Action, and…
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DeSaulnier Objects to DOJ Demand Over 400 Contra Costa Ballots
U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-Walnut Creek) objected to U.S.
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Oakland Committee Advances $30 Minimum Wage Proposal to Dec. 1 Council Vote
Oakland’s Rules and Legislation Committee voted 4-0 to place a proposed $30 hourly minimum wage measure before the full City Council…
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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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Gilroy City Council Extends Ten-Month Moratorium on New Commercial Data Centers
Municipal planners draft comprehensive zoning standards governing industrial water usage, electrical grid impact, and acoustic…
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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 weighs emergency halt to new 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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Pittsburg extends its City Council filing deadline to Aug. 12
Pittsburg pushed its council nomination deadline to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, after an incumbent did not file by the original cutoff.
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Pittsburg council hears lighting and landscaping assessments Monday
Comment in person at City Hall, 65 Civic Ave., or in writing beforehand.
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Hayward City Council Schedules Closed Session Meeting and Public Comment Period for October 20
Residents may submit written remarks by 3:00 PM Tuesday or speak via Conference Room 2A and Zoom before council members convene in…
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