In the first major ballot test of how California voters would react to hydraulic fracturing, two counties in California approved fracking bans on Tuesday. Opponents of fracking are hoping the movement will spread to other counties. But a measure to bar the controversial oil production technique in Santa Barbara County — where the oil industry is well-established — fell short. And in San Benito and Mendocino Counties, where the bans passed, they are likely to face court challenges. (Gabriela Quiros/KQED)
Mike Honda thanks his campaign staff for their work on the closest of his eight congressional races. The campaign organized a watch party Tuesday night at Zahir's Bistro in Milpitas. (Jay Lee/Peninsula Press)