Mahan is staking out a centrist position in a crowded field, as the ninth Democratic candidate – plus two Republicans – who will seek to survive a June primary, a little over four months away.
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Nurses Begin Strike at Kaiser Hospitals, Clinics in Bay Area, CA and Hawaii
“Open-ended” strike by members of a coalition of nurses’ unions began at 7am today at more than two dozen hospitals and hundreds of clinics, including San Jose, in California and Hawaii citing unfair labor practices, staffing shortages and salary disputes.
Kaiser Nurses Say They’ll Strike Jan. 26 if Contract Talks Don’t Resume
Kaiser Permanente responded to the strike threat by proposing a solution to move forward with contract negotiations, which if successful, could avert a strike. The strike could impact care at 20 hospitals and 200 clinics.
Gavin Newsom Forecasts Rosy CA Budget, Banks on AI Boom
The governor’s 2026-27 budget proposal projects $9 billion more in revenue than anticipated, banking on the AI-driven economy to last.
Bans on Cat Declawing and Book Censorship Among California’s 2026 Laws
New laws in the state also include gender-neutral bathrooms, employee tips and school cell phone restrictions.
In Era of ICE Raids, Latino Christmas Traditions in CA Proceed with Caution
The escalating ICE enforcement, and a change in policy that permits immigration enforcement at areas such as churches and schools that were previously off limits, has created a chilling effect on some Latino community activities.
Dream of Home Ownership in CA Yielding to Benefits of Rentals
For generations it’s been a near article of faith that homeownership beats out being a renter. In California in 2025, having a landlord has its perks.
CA Minimum Wage Increases Again on Jan.1, Some Say It’s Not Enough
California’s minimum wage is adjusted every year for inflation. Some cities have a higher wage floor and unions are advocating bigger increases to meet rising housing costs.
Newsom’s CARE Court Lost its Teeth in the CA Legislature
Gov. Gavin Newsom had called for accountability on mental health and homelessness when he proposed his CARE Court program. What became law, however, pleased almost no one.
Santa Clara County, San Francisco Challenge Trump’s Homeless Policy Changes
Gov. Gavin Newsom, Santa Clara County and San Francisco filed lawsuits to block Trump Administration's huge shift in homelessness policy.
CA Budget Still in The Red, Another Big Deficit Projected for Next Year
California’s independent legislative analyst is warning that the state faces a nearly $18 billion deficit.
San José’s Device-Lending Programs Hit a 2026 Budget Wall as Federal Support Ends
Officials built a lending system that quickly became one of the biggest in the United States during the pandemic, using federal emergency money to lend thousands of devices and boost the tech setup inside library branches.
CSU Trustees Vote Today on Bigger Raises for Campus Presidents While Cutting Elsewhere
The current base pay for Cal State campus presidents ranges from $370,000 to more than $500,000. San Jose State University President Cynthia Teniente-Matson is paid $474,840.
Target Financial Aid to Students Who Need it Most, Despite Federal Cuts
Given massive changes at the federal level, California will have to develop new strategies to ensure students can still afford to attend and complete college.
Newsom’s Veto Hints at Shift in CA Homelessness Strategies
Sacramento could be moving to embrace temporary housing for unhoused people, as advocated by San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, at the potential expense of long-term housing.
Health Care Costs and Mental Health Access Weigh on Californians, Poll Shows
The California Wellness Foundation poll found that nearly 80% of voters are worried by the cost of health care. Mental health access is a worry too – and immigration is worsening the problem.
