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The Wildcat Tribune

The official student news site of Dougherty Valley High School.

The Wildcat Tribune

Candidate Marisol Rubio converses with the host at a gathering.

Marisol Rubio runs for CA State Senate

Aahana Tayal, Staff Writer November 6, 2024

Disclaimer: The Wildcat Tribune does not endorse any candidate. We attempted to get in contact with State Senate candidate Tim Grayson, however, we were unable to get an interview in time for publishing. Marisol...

Mark Armstrong, one of the San Ramon Mayoral candidates in the 2024 election.

Meet Mark Armstrong, mayoral candidate for San Ramon

Anushka Kabra, Managing Editor November 5, 2024

Mark Armstrong, a two-term former San Ramon councilmember and former vice mayor, is running for San Ramon mayor in the Nov. 5, 2024 election. If elected, over the next four years, his stated top priorities...

Chirag Kathrani is running for San Ramon Mayor in 2024

Meet Chirag Kathrani, mayoral candidate for San Ramon

Anika Goyal, Multimedia Manager November 5, 2024

Chirag Kathrani, a business startup owner and San Ramon resident, is a candidate for the 2024 San Ramon Mayoral Election that will take place on Nov. 5, 2024. His stated goal is to ensure that everyone’s...

Election posters build up around San Ramon in the days leading up to the election.

DVHS student voters gear up to cast their ballots

Taylor Koning, Sports Copy Editor November 5, 2024

As the 2024 election approaches, eligible DVHS students prepare to vote for the first time. For this group of mostly seniors, Nov. 5 will be the first election in their lives they are able to do so. “It’s...

Measure N proposes the direction of funds to San Ramon services and facilities.

San Ramon community weighs in on Measure N

Ananya Mukherjee, Web Editor-In-Chief November 5, 2024

On Nov. 5, San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) voters will have the opportunity to weigh in on Measure N, a 1% sales tax aimed at maintaining the safety and cleanliness of the San Ramon community. According...

Advocates for Measure Q emphasize its contribution to quality schools without an increase in taxes.

San Ramon citizens consider Measure Q

Aahana Tayal, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

Measure Q, a local parcel tax of $144 per property per year, is set to expire in July 2025. In this upcoming presidential election, it will be on the ballot for renewal because Measure E and F failed in...

A stack of proposition posters from the AP Gov Dougherty Votes Expo.

California’s 2024 Ballot Propositions

Christine Geng, Social Media Manager November 5, 2024

The 2024 election ballots cover California’s propositions. Each of the propositions presents a unique solution to ongoing social, economic, and environmental issues. Here is an overview. Proposition...

The 2024 election campaign mirrors past propaganda.

Kamalanomenon vs MAGA: Modern Propaganda Cheats Young Voters

Anushka Kabra, Managing Editor October 23, 2024

Neither presidential candidate won the presidential debate in September. While both parties’ blunders and snapbacks circulated the internet — from Trump’s false claims about immigrants in Springfield,...

Sabina Zafar and Dinesh Govindarao are two candidates in the 2022 San Ramon Mayoral election.

2022 San Ramon Mayoral Election Candidates

Abby Kapur, Sports Editor April 22, 2023

Councilmember Sabina Zafar, Physician Dinesh Govindarao and Mayor Dave Hudson ran in the 2022 San Ramon mayoral election. The Wildcat Tribune profiled candidates Zafar and Govindarao prior to the election.

Sample ballots are included in the Contra Costa County Voter Information Guide, and they are a great place to read over all propositions before voting.

Tribune handy guide to ballot propositions

What are ballot propositions?    Ballot propositions, also known as ballot measures, are laws, issues or questions that appear on a state or local ballot. In order to change a state constitution,...

Many Americans fear that Trump's Supreme Court Nominee Amy Coney Barrett's record may harm the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans.

Amy Coney Barrett’s record may present a threat to American LGBTQ+ rights

Aditi Praveen October 26, 2020

Update: This article was written prior to Judge Barrett's confirmation to the United States Supreme Court. On Oct. 26, Judge Barrett was sworn in by Justice Clarence Thomas in a White House ceremony after...

President Trump's tax returns reveal that he only paid $750 in taxes since 2016.

Revealing the truth of Trump’s tax returns

Megan Dhillon and Sarah Han October 25, 2020

This September, President Trump’s tax returns became publicized after years of keeping it private. After Trump kept his tax records a secret for almost 15 years, the New York Times announced that President...

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