Considered the strongest challenger to Joe Simitian in the upcoming race for a seat on the County Board of Supervisors, Mt. View Councilmember Margaret Abe-Koga sent a letter to her supporters Thursday announcing she will bow out of the race and throw her support behind the current state senator. That leaves former Saratoga Mayor Kathleen King as Simitian’s lone competition.

This just in…the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors have decided to take their concerns about “junk food” a step further. Here’s an excerpt from their next press release:
FROM THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
SAN JOSE, Wednesday, March 31-For Immediate Release: Henceforth, all donuts, cakes, and cookies sold in Santa Clara County must remain unsprinkled.  We believe that sprinkles on donuts, cakes, and cookies entice children to eat more.  While not a part of this new legislation, bakers and cake decorators are also encouraged to refrain from using bright-colored frostings.  We recommend an increased use of white colored frostings and battleship-gray.  We thank you in advance for your cooperation.  Now go jog a few laps.