Carol Hoffman, a local businesswoman, is running against self-described political strategist Sergio Lopez for the open seat.

Councilwoman Ellen Kamei ignited a firestorm of controversy by bringing the local cannabis ordinance back for revision.

Weed delivery services could be blooming soon in the South Bay since state officials lifted restrictions last month.

A series of obscure elections recently took place with potentially profound implications for the fate of the California Democratic Party.

A week after Election Day, voter turnout is on track to reach 60 percent while roughly 100,000 ballots remain uncounted.

Mountain View has no rent control, leaving many long-time residents feeling helpless as housing costs have skyrocketed. While the city has subsidized construction of hundreds of affordable units since 2005, using below-market-rates in lieu of fees from developers, it’s not doing enough to meet the needs of thousands of residents struggling financially, according to housing activists.