Micaela Ricaforte

Voters reject Measure Z fire-funding sales tax in early count; Torres, Conder and Hernandez lead ward races.

Early returns show nearly 60% of voters opposing the city's proposed sales tax increase, which would have raised the rate from 1% to 1.25% and removed its 2036 expiration date.

The conditional use permit formalizes an operation that has run without city approval since 2015, while capping enrollment at 450 students.

City Council takes up a homeless transfer notice ordinance, a police body camera contract, and proposed utility rate changes as six boards and commissions hold their regular meetings June 8–11.

An ad hoc committee is examining ways to insulate the board from political influence, including shifting appointment power to a future inspector general.

Candidates in Wards 2 and 4 confirmed they are stepping away; a Ward 6 candidate is awaiting final certification before conceding.

The Registrar of Voters stops counting mailed ballots postmarked by election day June 9; it will keep counting ballots until July 2.

Perry’s resignation leaves the Ward 6 council seat vacant until the election winner is sworn in.

The Board of Public Utilities voted unanimously to forward the increase to the City Council, which holds a public hearing June 23.

An internal investigation found two code enforcement supervisors spent years allegedly harassing immigrant street vendors, including entering homes without warrants and seizing property.