2016 Election, Berkeley, fundraising, June primary, legislature, Nancy Skinner, Oakland, Richmond, SD9, State Senate, Wilma Chan

Skinner returns to Sacramento following 20-point victory

November 11, 2016 — 2 Comments

2016 Election, Assembly, Berkeley, Nancy Skinner, Oakland, progressives, Richmond, SD9, State Senate

SD9 PREVIEW: An embarrassment of riches for East Bay progressives

October 28, 2016 — 0 Comments

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Renters’ groups file FPPC complaint against landlord lobby’s deceptive mailers

October 13, 2016 — 2 Comments

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YEAR-IN-PREV16W: TOP 5 ‘OUT THERE’ EAST BAY POLITICAL PREDICTIONS

December 31, 2015 — 0 Comments

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YEAR-IN-PREV16W: TOP 10 EAST BAY RACES TO WATCH IN 2016

December 31, 2015 — 4 Comments

Eduardo Martinez, Gayle McLaughlin, Jevonka Beckles, petition, Richmond, Richmond City Council, Richmond Progressive Alliance, SEIU

Richmond progressives warn of fraudulent rent control petition

August 28, 2015 — 0 Comments

rent control, Richmond, Richmond City Council, Richmond Progressive Alliance, Tom Butt

Richmond mayor’s e-blast

July 24, 2015 — 1 Comment

Alameda, Alameda City Council, Jim Oddie, landlords, Marie Gilmore, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Oakland, Rental Review Advisory Committee, rents, Richmond, rising rents, Tony Daysog

Renters get some relief in Alameda, but action falls short of limiting rising rents

July 22, 2015 — 3 Comments

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AD15 Preview: A Powder Keg Waiting to be Lit by Special Interests

October 29, 2014 — 4 Comments

Alameda County Democrats, Assembly, Berkeley, campaign finance, Dems Central Committee, Elizabeth Echols, independent expenditure committees, Richmond, Robin Torello, Tony Thurmond, Wellstone Club

Dem-on-Dem 15th Assembly District Race Becomes Divisive After Intra-Party Mailer

October 14, 2014 — 10 Comments

Assembly, Berkeley, Chevron, Contra Costa, Democrats, East Bay Express, education, Elizabeth Echols, fracking, independent expenditure committees, November election, Richmond, Tony Thurmond

Similar Values, Differing Backgrounds in the Assembly 15th District Race

October 1, 2014 — 1 Comment

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Right Wing Rips Barbara Lee Advocating for $26 Minimum Wage

May 6, 2014 — 7 Comments

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Hayward Councilmember Mendall Advocates for Raising Minimum Wage

January 16, 2014 — 46 Comments

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Richmond May Ask Voters To Significantly Increase Minimum Wage

January 14, 2014 — 5 Comments

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2013 Year In Lists: Top 5 East Bay Political News Stories

December 30, 2013 — 6 Comments