Alameda County elections

Emeryville wants to change election date to even years

Alameda County supervisors to vote on change Tuesday during regular meeting

Census report: Blacks voted at higher rate than whites for first time

Alan Dep

November's presidential election marked the first time that black people voted at a higher rate than non-Hispanic white people, according to a new Census Bureau report.

We recommend Kathy Narum for City Council

The four candidates vying for a vacancy on the Pleasanton City Council offer voters a diversity of perspectives on the future growth and finances of the community.

Four compete for votes in Pleasanton council race

Pleasanton voters will pick the winner by mail-in votes. All ballots are due by May 7.

Movement to end corporate campaign finance decision comes to Walnut Creek

Campaign forum set: Coalition seeking constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United vs. FEC decision will host forum in Walnut Creek on April 5.

Contra Costa County's largesse toward chief administrator irks unrewarded workers.

Contra Costa County pays top manager more money but for good reasons -- David Twa has kept the county on solid financial ground even during a recession. Plus, a vocabulary lesson for a would-be assessment appeals board member.

Four ready to compete for one Pleasanton council seat

Mark Hamilton, David Miller, Kathy Narum and Olivia Sanwong will be in May 7 mail-in election.

Danville Mayor files to run for State Assembly16 seat

Newell Arnerich hopes to fill Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan's seat

Jensen named to Alameda Hospital board

Former school board member ran for seat in November election

Dublin school board appoints newest member

Rouse, 41, has an MBA and a bachelor's in physics and math.

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