Updated 11/03/04 2:43 PM
SAN PABLO – Vice Mayor Joe Gomes, who last spring announced he would quit the San Pablo City Council, was re-elected Tuesday – but by the lowest vote margin of the three winning candidates.

Updated 11/03/04 2:38 PM
RICHMOND – Voters in Richmond on Tuesday did something they rarely get a chance to do – they shrank their city council.

Updated 11/2/04 11:01 PM
EL CERRITO – With seven of twenty El Cerrito precincts reporting, Measure K took an early lead late Tuesday night. The measure, which would ratify an eight percent existing utility tax, received 64 percent of the votes. The measure requires a majority vote for adoption.

California's emergency hospitals, community clinics, and the 911 telephone systems would receive additional funding through a telephone surcharge if voters approve Proposition 67 today.