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vol . 3 , no. 27 : march 20-26, 2024 : losgatan.com
local scene p4 : upcoming events p7 : ny times crossword puzzle p13 : service directory p14 Dinah Cotton
UNSIGNED BALLOTS HOLD KEY TO 16TH DISTRICT RACE OUTCOME Simitian vs. Low battle to be decided 1,880 voters who mailed unsigned ballots
LGHS girls team coach sees plenty of talent in players
Barry Holtzclaw, Reporter
Of the more than 180,000 votes cast in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties for candidates for the 16th Congressional District, about 1% were mailed ballots that were missing signatures. Those ballots now hold the key to the final outcome of the 16th District race. Two weeks after the March 5 primary election, former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo held a comfortable nearly 8,000vote lead for the top spot on the November ballot. As of tonight, the contest for the ballot’s second spot continued its seesaw path. With 99% of the ballots counted as of 4:17pm Tuesday, State Assemblymember Evan Low led by just two votes over Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian, one day after Simitian had led Low by 12 votes. The eventual winner of the race for the runner-up spot will be decided by how many of the 1,800 voters who mailed in unsigned ballots show up in the next two weeks to sign their ballots. ➝ Ballots, 8
WILDCATS ARE POSITIONED TO WIN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP Emanuel Lee, Sports Editor
Randy Frey has a problem-a good problem. Frey, who is in his 12th season coaching the Los Gatos High girls softball team, has inherited a roster that is deeper than any other in his time running the program. “I’ve never been in a position like this before where I literally have 15 girls who can pretty much start on most varsity teams in the (Santa Clara) valley,” he said. “I can only play 10 (at a time) with a DP (designated player) and a flex.” ➝ Sports, 10
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FEELING LUCKY Thea Dayal with a shamrock crown at Town Plaza Park Sunday. For more St. Patrick's Day coverage turn to P12.
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