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Editor's Note: The following is the first installment in a series of articles holding school and city officials accountable to goals adopted by their organizations.

County executive outlines budget financial projections

Voters who would like to receive an absentee ballot by mail must submit a written request to the Registrar of Voters' Office no later than 5 pm, Tuesday, Oct. 31. Absentee applications are available on the back cover of the sample ballot and online at www.sccvote.org. Requests may be mailed to P.O. Box 1740, San Jose, 95109 or faxed to (408) 293-6002.

Morgan Hill – Two alleged gang members were booked into Santa Clara County Jail after a fight Friday afternoon, according to Morgan Hill Police Cpl. Ray Ramos.

As temperatures soar, the State Water Board is urging water conservation when there is a power alert. Delaying lawn watering, laundry or dishwashing for just a few hours can free up electricity for air conditioning and other vital purposes.