First-termers made the state Legislature the most diverse ever and racked up some policy wins for their constituents. But they also ran into a bill and budget process that wasn’t always transparent.
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2023: San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s Holiday Message
The mayor's message: By getting back to basics and working together, we are beginning to see progress on some of our most challenging issues.
Dozens of Near-Ready Affordable Housing Projects Likely To Be ‘Mothballed’
More than 100 developers backing 240 projects with approximately 20,000 proposed affordable housing units applied to the state's Housing and Community Development Department for more than $3.5 billion, but the state only has $576 million to award.
2023: Climate Change and Flooding Hit Home in California
The state takes more action on climate change in rules and legislation as drought is replaced by flooding.
How Big Oil Wins in Green California
Two-thirds of the bills opposed by the oil industry this year were killed, thanks in part to an alliance with the building trades union, forcing Democrats to sometimes choose between jobs and the environment.
CA Unveils New Online Report Card of Schools’ Performance
Despite a few improvements, the data shows K-12 students are still struggling on several fronts.
Domestic Violence Shelters Face Steep Funding Cuts in New Year
Federal funding for domestic violence shelters and housing programs is declining. Advocates want the state to step in, but with a record projected deficit, new spending is unlikely.
Mahan Gets Opponent, as 17 Qualify for City Council Ballots
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan now has a primary opponent, Tyrone Wade, but past elections provide strong evidence the two-year incumbent will sail to an early victory in the March 5 primary.
Liccardo Makes It Official, as Two More Democrats Join 16th District Field
Tech security entrepreneur Peter Dixon of Portola Valley filed his FEC candidate statement on Thursday and announced he already had raised $350,000; and Palo Alto Councilmember Julie Lythcott-Haims became the seventh Democrat – and first woman – to announce as a candidate for the seat held for 16 terms by Rep. Anna Eshoo.
California COVID Rent Relief Program Runs Low on Cash
The state program has sent more than $4.7 billion to nearly 370,000 lower-income households, but a sizable, unlucky minority of applicants — tenants and landlords alike — have had to wait.
Liccardo Prepares to Enter 16th District Primary Battle
Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo's hopes of filling the seat vacated by retiring Rep. Anna Eshoo were energized this week by results from a weekend poll showing the former mayor topping a field of eight possible opponents.
Santa Clara County Reports Highest Eviction Rate Increase in CA
The number of Californians facing eviction was relatively low for years during a lengthy statewide moratorium. In the year after it ended in June 2022, cases soared and still remain high in large counties.
Tiny Shelters Offer Refuge for Unhoused in San Jose, Santa Cruz
A tiny home project building bicycle-locker-sized enclosures in Santa Cruz morphed into Simply Shelter and expanded to San Jose.
Madison Nguyen: It’s Time for Accountability
I am concerned about how we, as a city and county, are spending our taxpayers’ funds to address the homelessness crisis.
Newsom Veto Lets California Counties Continue Taking Foster Kids’ Money
States across the United States are banning the practice of billing kids for the cost of their foster care. Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a similar effort in California, citing costs to the state.
Gov. Newsom’s Pen Creates Winners and Losers
Juror pay, cannabis cafes and psychedelics got the axe. Water rights, workers’ rights and renters’ rights were signed.
