What Mai Vang’s win means
Editor’s note: The first Asian-American woman on the Sacramento City Council will be a strong progressive voice In an election when Americans elected the first…
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Letters: COVID-19 lockdown, election results, county CEO
Boycott restaurants? Re: “Progress lost” by Foon Rhee (Editor’s note, Nov. 10): We really need to start thinking about boycotting the restaurants of these organizations…
Big challenges for Sacramento County
The newly elected supervisor will have a big say on county priorities As I write this column on Nov. 6, I do not know who…
Rocky year in Elk Grove leads to the rise of a new mayor
Once viewed as a trailblazer, Steve Ly’s political fortunes turned in 2020 Steve Ly made national headlines in 2016 by becoming the first Hmong-American mayor…
Newcomers headed to Sacramento council
Loloee holds big lead in District 2, while Vang and Simmons neck and neck in District 8 When Sistah Pat Roundtreerivers, co-pastor of For His…
Getting personal in pivotal county race
The candidates are accusing each other of unfair attacks in the final days of the Sacramento County supervisors runoff The charges and countercharges are flying…
The campaign cash battle in Sacramento contests
‘Strong mayor’ supporters, rent control opponents and Les Simmons are winning the money battle The latest campaign finance reports are in for city of Sacramento…
Last-minute wrinkle in “strong mayor”
Editor’s note: A new legal opinion says if Measure A passes, the two-term limit wouldn’t apply to Mayor Steinberg. Opponents say he misled voters. A…
A Trump referendum in 7th Congressional District
Democratic incumbent Ami Bera tries to stave off Republican challenger Buzz Patterson In many ways, the presidential election is a referendum for America, pitting Joe…
October surprise
Editor’s note: Voting early makes sense this election, but it can backfire when there’s a big campaign development It’s a dilemma for voters, especially this…
Letters: Election, endorsements, rent control
Protect tenants Re: “Measure C will keep city affordable” by Anthony Lew, Terry Schanz and Katie Valenzuela (Essay, Oct. 13): 100% agree. It will keep…
Cartoon: Hot drop box
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Realtors bankrolling Les Simmons against Mai Vang in District 8 City Council race
Simmons campaign now says he opposes rent control measure on Nov. 3 ballot Mai Vang had been leading the campaign money battle over Les Simmons…
Measure A will make equity a core value
Essay: A strong mayor can make sure youths in left-behind neighborhoods get a fair shot By Michael Lynch Most life outcomes can be predicted by…
Measure C will keep city affordable
Essay: Sacramento’s rent control initiative is proven, effective and essential By Anthony Lew, Terry Schanz and Katie Valenzuela On Nov. 3, Sacramento has a decision…
Banking on Gregg Fishman
Large donations from independent group continue for candidate, who could shift power on Sacramento County Board of Supervisors April Verrett knew the stakes when her…
Vote, as if your life depends on it
Election 2020: My personal endorsements Please vote, as if your world, your family’s world and your great grandchildren’s world depends upon it. While every election…