After a prolonged transition, the Hollister Democrat was sworn in as Assembly speaker today, taking over from Anthony Rendon of Southern California. It’s been a meteoric ascent for the 43-year-old who grew up in farmworker housing, and worked as a high school counselor and community college teacher while serving as a San Benito County supervisor.
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San Jose to Use $88M in Leftover Federal COVID Aid to Pay Police Patrol Costs
Mayor Matt Mahan said millions in COVID funds also have been used to feed unhoused residents and provide services for vulnerable families. Bay Area activists urged remaining funds should be targeted to help Black and brown families who suffered most from the pandemic.
Legislators Set to Approve Newsom’s Plan to End Covid-era Education Grant
Workers who lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic and are enrolling in a college program have until June 15 to apply for a California relief grant to receive up to $2,500 as state lawmakers seek to cut programs to plug a budget hole.
Kamala Harris Visits Sunnyvale, Praises Applied Materials’ $4B R&D Facility
Applied Materials' 180,000-square-foot facility is expected to employ 1,500 construction workers during construction and 2,000 engineering jobs once construction is complete.
Morgan Hill Cancels Annual Downtown Tasting Festival, Citing Costs and Security
The decision by the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce to cancel Taste of Morgan Hill follows previous post-pandemic South County cancellations of the mushroom and garlic festivals.
One in Three California Hospitals Gets Top Safety Rating in National Study
All three hospitals in the Santa Clara County healthcare system received a “C” grade for ensuring patient safety in 2021 and 2022.
Santa Clara County Encourages New Round of COVID Vaccinations for Children
The county also plans to train staff at local schools and non-profit organizations about vaccination requirements to attend public schools.
Judge Orders Calvary Chapel to Pay $1.2M in Fines for Defying 2020 COVID Mask Mandates
Judge Evette Pennypacker ruled that Calvary Chapel San Jose is liable to pay the fines and interest after the church held indoor services and other gatherings and did not require attendees to wear a face covering.
CA Lawmakers Schedule Audit To Find Out Why Spending Billions Hasn’t Reduced Homelessness
Sen. Dave Cortese of San Jose began pushing for the audit after touring a massive homeless encampment on vacant land near the San Jose Mineta International Airport. San Jose will be one of two cities targeted by the audit.
Sacramento Cuts Back on Press Access, Prefers Emails to Interviews
Accelerated by the COVID pandemic, a shift by state officials toward emails and written statements is making it more difficult for journalists to be watchdogs for Californians.
Lawmakers Want UC to Enroll More Californians Sooner
Enrollment is down at the University of California and the Cal State system, which has frustrated lawmakers who gave both systems more money to increase their number of students. Parents say their children who have with GPAs above 4.0 but aren’t accepted to a UC of their choice.
As Emergency Aid Flows to Flooded Communities, Will Thousands Be Left Out?
Gov. Gavin Newsom said $600 United Way checks are on their way to flood-affected farmworkers regardless of their immigration status — but he did not commit state funds to either undocumented workers or cannabis businesses, both of which don’t qualify for federal emergency aid.
After Pandemic Pause, California Will Restart Checking Medi-Cal Eligibility in April
With some Medi-Cal enrollees no longer qualifying or unaware they need to renew their coverage, officials estimate 2 million to 3 million people could lose their health insurance.
San Jose, San Francisco Trail Other Metro Areas in Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery
San Jose and San Francisco scored well in just one category -- investment -- with the San Jose metro area attracting the most venture capital funding of the 25 measured regions. San Francisco ranked eighth, near Philadelphia and New York.
Is California Breaking Its Promise to Cut Health Care Costs?
California set up a fund to cut out-of-pocket costs for those enrolled in Covered California, but Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget shifts that money to other expenses.
California Helps Homeowners by Expanding Mortgage Relief
The state is expanding mortgage relief to more California homeowners who are struggling through the pandemic. The program now covers second mortgages and loan deferrals, with a maximum total grant of $80,000.
