A sure bet for Team Mahan is Matthew Quevedo, the new mayor’s campaign manager and former council office chief of staff, whose online profile says he’s deputy chief of staff. And Rachel Davis already posted her new job as Mahan’s communications chief, just in time for floods and rains.
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Medi-Cal Keeps More Insurance Plans After Threats of Lawsuits
State health officials last year launched a first-ever competitive bidding process for its Medi-Cal insurance contracts, but when the winners were announced, several insurers complained about the process and its potential impact on patient care.
Health Care, Housing, Immigration Among Issues That Will Shape California in 2023
On Sunday, many of the 997 bills that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law last year — out of the nearly 1,200 state lawmakers sent to his desk — went into effect.
High Winds, More Rain, More Floods Predicted Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch for the Bay Area for this Wednesday and Thursday. Last weekend’s atmospheric river brought 1.74 inches of rain to San José. “A potent Pineapple Express will move into the region Wednesday and continue into Thursday,” the Weather Service reported.
Some CA Colleges Try ‘Restorative Justice’ in Sexual Assault Cases
Restorative justice is a controversial process that brings together the student who was harmed, the person who harmed them and the community to seek solutions.
Porn, Piracy and Fraud Lurk Inside Google’s Black Box Ad Empire
Google’s ad business hides the identities of all publishers it works with and where billions of ad dollars flow. Propublica uncovered a network containing manga piracy, porn, fraud and disinformation.
California Politicians Stash $35M in Leftover Campaign Cash
Nearly 100 committees are sitting on $35 million in leftover campaign funds for California legislative seats and statewide offices, including one for 29th District Assembly member Mark Stone, who did not seek re-election this year.
California Faces $24B Budget Deficit After Big Surplus
The state says it has reserves to weather a tough year but a recession could deepen the deficit in years ahead.
More Housing, Fewer Prisons: California Outlines Game Plan
The proposal would allow groups to bypass local zoning laws and California’s landmark environmental review process.
State Announces 5% Boost From State Water Project to Ease Santa Clara County Drought
Despite some early season rain, the U.S. Drought Monitor classifies 99.48% of California as being in drought. About 85% of the state, and all of Santa Clara County, are classified as being in a severe, extreme or exceptional drought, with reservoirs well below their historical averages for this time of year.
Feds Give VTA Green Light to Apply for Funds to Build $9.3B BART Extension under San Jose
The VTA board authorized the purchase of a high-tech tunnel boring machine for a massive underground train line under downtown from Berryessa to Diridon Station.
New Rules to Allow Nurse Practitioners to Operate More Independently
California’s nursing agency has approved rules that will allow nurse practitioners to treat patients without physician supervision.
In Unprecedented Law, CA Will Seal Most Criminal Records
The new law makes California the first state that will automatically seal most criminal records for those who complete their sentences.
Ex-Chancellor Gets Faculty Post Using Controversial CSU Policy
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo faces a backlash over the hiring of former Cal State Chancellor Joseph Castro for a faculty position. Castro resigned the chancellorship in the wake of a scandal over how he handled sexual harassment allegations against a top administrator.
‘Let Us Vote, SJ’; Voters, Not Council, Should Fill Vacancies
General election victories by Councillmembers Matt Mahan and Sylvia Arenas created two upcoming vacancies on the San Jose City Council., which will decide how to fill the vacated seats of Districts 8 and 10.
Flu and Other Respiratory Viruses Increasing in Santa Clara County, Health Officials Report
Wastewater data offers new insight into flu spreading locally.
