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Wahab wins CA14 special primary election

Wahab, though, falls short of 50% majority, setting up Aug. 18 special election with likely Hernandez; Lee casts deciding vote to place strong-mayor charter measure on the fall ballot
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East Bay Insiders CA14 Special Primary Night Live
Instant analysis of Tuesday's CA14 Special Primary Election results
 • Steve Tavares
Alameda County Civil Grand Jury: No One Is in Charge of Oakland's Illegal Dumping Crisis
Civil Grand Jury also dings Newark Unified for dysfunction, Alameda for emergency alert shortfalls; Countywide $30/hr initiative takes first big step…
 • Steve Tavares
Alameda's Beach Takeover Problem Collides With Police Staffing Debate
Two people were wounded in a shooting near Crown Beach last week as Alameda City Hall continues to budget for fewer officers; Labor-backed super PAC…
 • Steve Tavares
East Bay's Top 10 November Races To Watch
From the battle to replace Eric Swalwell to mayoral showdowns, school board wars, and council power struggles, these are the races poised to dominate…
 • Steve Tavares
Rakhi Israni's $2 Million Campaign is Barely Outpacing Republican Who Painted Her Own Yard Signs
First-time candidate spent heavily in CA14, only to be barely leading the fifth-place Republican opponent who spent nothing and painted her own yard…
 • Steve Tavares
A $35,000 Claim Raises Questions About Oakland Councilmember's Role in Police Recruitment Contract
Police consulting firm says Wang pushed a $35,000 recruitment agreement outside normal procurement channels; councilmember calls allegations false
 • Steve Tavares
Livermore Pushed to Oppose Potential ICE Detention Center in Dublin
Livermore residents fear a proposed ICE detention center in nearby Dublin would bring increased immigration enforcement and anxiety to the Tri-Valley…
 • Steve Tavares
Wahab, Sakakihara post decisive primary wins; Oakland's Measure E fails
Haubert takes extraordinary step of urging director not to participate in Wahab's child services taskforce; Supes: County will sue if state passes…
 • Steve Tavares
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Ep. 134: Oakland Voters Send a Message: What Measure E's Defeat Means Countywide
From Measure E's defeat to Aisha Wahab's surge, the June results offer an early roadmap to November
 • Steve Tavares
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