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.
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California Legislature Passes Bill to Regulate Wages for Fast Food Workers
Supporters swayed moderate Democrats by removing a provision that would have put fast food corporations on the hook for labor violations at franchise locations, but industry lobbying and opposition from his own Department of Finance could convince Newsom to veto the bill.
Mayor Liccardo Warns Proposed Congressional Map Would Dilute San Jose Clout
California Redistricting Commission was considering a plan that would split San Jose among four congressional districts.
Eviction Moratorium in California Likely To Be Extended Beyond June 30
The state’s eviction freeze will likely be extended past June 30, and lawmakers could finish haggling over details this week. The big issues include how long the extension will last and how much rent relief will cover.
Metro SV and SJI Win 25 California Journalism Awards
The haul in the state’s leading journalism contest included seven first-place awards, three runners up, four third-place finishes and more.
What Proposition 15’s Defeat Means for California Schools
Voters narrowly defeated Proposition 15, the tax measure that aimed to eliminate decades-long protections for commercial properties.
Op-Ed: How to Forecast the Outcome of an Election Without Polling a Single Person
Dear campaigns: consider spending a fraction of your research budget on socionomic analysis.
Lawsuits and Labor Backlash: Prop. 22’s Cutthroat Final Days
Gig companies embark on a last-minute spending blitz after labor groups question campaign tactics.
ProPublica’s Pandemic Guide to Making Sure Your Vote Counts
You can take some simple steps now to make the voting process smoother. Here’s what you need to know to be prepared.
Monterey County Nonprofit Owner Says She Was Scammed by Biden Accuser Tara Reade
Lynn Hummer, head of Pregnant Mare Rescue, says the candidate’s storied accuser is “a very big fraud” who “can’t be trusted.”
As SJ Expands 5G Broadband Network, Cell Phone Tech is Called Out for Health Scares
San Jose is set to roll out fifth generation of wireless technology for the masses, whether they’re ready or not.
Mom of D5 Council Candidate Followed, Photographed San Jose Vice Mayor Magdalena Carrasco
Helen Garza, mother of D5 candidate Danny Garza, made a surprise appearance at Vice Mayor Carrasco's house.
Protesters Disrupt San Jose Mayor’s State of City Speech
Sam Liccardo touted the city’s collaborative ethos and acknowledged its struggle to address housing affordability in his annual address.
H2O Watchdogs Catch San Jose Water Co. Overbilling Customers
By inquiring about a subtle detail in her water bill, Rita Benton uncovered what may amount to a multimillion-dollar debt to the public.
Brotopia: How the Valley’s Elite Plan to Outlive the Rest of Us
The valley’s well-to-do tech bros hope to outlive most of us—and how they’re investing their time and money speaks volumes.
America Can Be Better
There’s something profoundly wrong with an economic system that sells homes cheaply then takes them away from young families; that encourages wasteful energy consumption while fuel prices double and ExxonMobil serially breaks corporate profit records ($12bn last quarter). And there’s something immoral about a political order that allows its leaders to invade countries on pretext then fails to hold them accountable; that end-runs international and constitutional principles on torture and incarcerating the innocent while endeavoring to globally spread its values.
