Potential cuts to Medicaid have Californians bracing for changes that could weaken recent gains in mental health care and addiction treatment.
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CA Lawmakers Move to Stop AI-Based Price Discrimination
AI can help businesses charge you more based on how it evaluates your personal history and desires. California lawmakers want to end that price discrimination.
SJ Mayor Mahan Says Despite Sluggish Economy, City Can Reduce Homelessness and Be Safer, Cleaner
Last year’s initial budget projection featured an estimated $53 million shortfall. The new budget projection unveiled by Maguire this week showed a projected $46 million shortfall, the equivalent of about 3% of the city’s $1.6 billion spending plan.
Crackdown on Power-guzzling Data Centers May Soon Come Online in CA
A spate of new bills in California and other states would protect consumers from electricity rate hikes that subsidize data centers.
Fewer California High School Seniors Applying for Financial Aid, Citing Deportation Fears
Financial aid applications are down 25% compared to past years. Although application information has not been shared with immigration or other agencies in the past, many fear that will change.
Cal State System’s 8% Budget Cut Could Gut Courses, Drop Majors, Lay Off Faculty
The Cal State system is bracing for a cut of $375 million — a result of rising costs and declining enrollment. University officials warn of fewer classes and faculty layoffs.
California Regulators Say Evan Low Violated Campaign Finance Law Dozens of Times
The results of a five-year state probe laid out dozens of potential violations by Evan Low involving a non-profit tech foundation for which he raised a half-million dollars. The investigation began after CalMatters published an investigation into the relationship between Low, the foundation and its donors.
Seven Candidates Begin Race for San Jose District 3 Council Seat
If no candidate receives a majority on April 8, the top two candidates will run against each other in a special runoff election on June 24. The winner will serve the remainder of the term through 2026.
Pam Foley is Mayor Mahan’s Choice for New Vice Mayor of San Jose
For the last four years, Foley has chaired the Community and Economic Development Committee, a body focused on managing the growth and change of San Jose in order to encourage a strong economy.
Dems’ Legislative Supermajority Faces Rejuvenated GOP in 2025
A supermajority of Democrats and emboldened Republicans returned to the Capitol this week — at odds over the cost of living, the Trump presidency, state spending, tech innovations and reparations for descendants of people once enslaved.
New Law Could Help CA Tenants Facing Eviction Stay in Their Homes
Voters said no to expanding rent control, but tenants facing evictions will have more time to fight to keep their homes under a new California law.
How Did California Manage to Pay for Everything in 2024?
The California state budget has been a rollercoaster over the past few years. Big deficits generally mean cutting plans and programs.
Widespread Cockfighting in CA Identified as Possible Source of Bird Flu Emergency
California may have more than a million fighting birds, according to the Center for a Humane Economy.
New Library at Elmwood Jail Offers Women an Oasis for Learning
The partnership between Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office and the county Library District provides curated works, selected by residents.
Santa Clara County Certifies Final Official Results of Nov. 5 Vote
California Secretary of State reports final, unofficial results for all races, to be certified Dec. 13.
Landlords Are Using AI To Raise Rents, San Jose and Others Are Pushing Back
San Jose is considering a ban on the use of algorithmic rent-pricing software of the sort made by market leader RealPage. San Francisco has enacted a ban and a similar ordinance has been proposed in San Diego.
