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It’s Silicon Valley vs. Silicon Valley as Political Fights Escalate

Barry Holtzclaw — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 16:57:43 +0000

Elon Musk, Reid Hoffman and other tech billionaires, many of whom are part of the “PayPal Mafia,” are openly brawling with one another over politics as tensions rise in the presidential campaign.

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Chavez Threatens to Sue San Diego County, Citing Possible Discrimination

Barry Holtzclaw — Wed, 15 May 2024 20:07:49 +0000

Lawyers for the Santa Clara County supervisor cite irregularities, including breaches of confidentiality and discrimination, in San Diego County’s search for a new top administrative officer.

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Ballots Trickle in, as Record Low Voter Turnout Looms

Barry Holtzclaw — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 22:24:47 +0000

The primary turnout in the county in 2022 was just under 36 percent, and this year’s county tally is likely to be under 30%, based on this week’s trends.

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Could Gavin Newsom Actually Mount a Successful Presidential Campaign?

Barry Holtzclaw — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 18:53:39 +0000

Gov. Gavin Newsom is making a bid for national political standing, but could he actually mount a successful campaign for the White House?

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Evan Low, Joe Simitian Headed for Likely Showdown over Anna Eshoo’s Seat

Barry Holtzclaw — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 20:50:14 +0000

Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian says he'll likely make it official next week and Assemblymember Evan Low says he is a few conversations away from his announcement, but the pair are likely opponents in California's 16th Congressional District.

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Cindy Chavez’ Appointment as Top San Diego County Exec Snagged in Partisan Squeeze

Barry Holtzclaw — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 16:06:03 +0000

Cindy Chavez’ strong Democratic Party and organized labor credentials had vaulted the Santa Clara County supervisor to the top of the list of candidates for Chief Administrative Officer, but these strengths could prove to be her undoing.

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When Dust Settles, GOP/Dem Split in CA About the Same

Barry Holtzclaw — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 19:49:41 +0000

In the California Legislature, Democrats will continue to hold 3 out of 4 seats in both the Senate and the Assembly — enough to keep super-majorities that give them immense power over spending and legislation.

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Arenas Wins Supervisor District 1

San Jose Inside — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:30:17 +0000

On the eighth day of ballot counting, Arenas cemented her victory, roaring to a more than 9,000-vote lead over former council member Johnny Khamis, with just 11,000 votes remaining to be counted.

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A Conversation with San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed: Part I

Josh Koehn — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 23:23:01 +0000

San Jose Inside editor Josh Koehn sat down for a interview last week with San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed. In the first part of their conversation, the two discuss the city's controversial pension reforms, the depleted police ranks, the current mayor's race, San Jose's lawsuit with Major League Baseball and Reed's insistence that he's not a closet Republican.

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Why Debates Don’t Matter

Rich Robinson — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 21:30:32 +0000

Debates make no difference in campaigns, especially in races where one candidate is so strong, that to share a stage with their opponent is a waste of time for the electorate and themselves.

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