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Part II: For California Lawmakers, Charity Often Begins at Home
It's legal for Assemblyman Rob Bonta's nonprofit to give to his wife's employer. But an author of state political ethics law says it shouldn't be.
Part I: The New Thing for Calif. Politicians? Sweet Charity
Nonprofits set up by legislators test campaign finance laws even as they underwrite good works by elected officials.
FPPC Complaint Accuses Santa Clara Officials of Using Public Money for Political Purposes
Former Mayor Pat Mahan is asking a state watchdog agency to investigate whether the city put taxpayer money to political use.
VTA’s Contract Missteps Risk Derailing Diridon Station Project
Blunders in creating the West Coast’s biggest transportation hub suggest that local agencies had better step up their game.
Milpitas Swaps Vice Mayors
Bob Nuñez’s vice mayorship will last through the end of the year. His predecessor, Karina Dominguez, was none too happy about the decision.
Why Aren’t Californians Getting the Mental Health Care to Which They’re Legally Entitled?
State Sen. Jim Beall said he’d like to introduce one more mental health parity bill before he terms out—though he’s still working out the details.
San Jose City Council to Review New Plans For Diridon Station
After more than a year of design work by four local agencies, preliminary plans for a re-envisioned Diridon Station have been unveiled.
The New Neighborhood Watch: Ring Cams Can Make Our Lives Safer—and a Lot Less Private
Home security cameras are a bonanza for public safety as police gain ability to request and view Amazon/Ring video clips.
Audit Shows Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Internal Accountability Reforms Stalled for Years
Auditors say the Sheriff’s Office refused to cooperate with reviews that unearthed unsettling findings about internal accountability.
San Jose Water Co. Finalizes Merger with East Coast Utility
Locals who’ve kept a close eye on the company, however, say regulators failed to determine whether the tie-up serves the public interest.
San Jose Draws Scrutiny From State Leaders, Other Cities Over Tax-Sharing Pact with eBay
Locally, however, the only controversy over the treaty involved how, exactly, to divvy up the money once it starts pouring into city coffers.
East San Jose Councilwoman Rallies for More Diversity on City’s Planning Commission
The seven-member land-use commission has become a flashpoint in a politically charged conversation about equity in local government.
Law Requiring More Gender Equity on Company Boards Sparks Sweeping Change
It’s clear now, a year since California passed SB 826, that there is momentum toward closing the gender gap in company boardrooms.
Stealing Home: Weak Oversight Leaves Rent-Subsidy Fraud Unchecked for Years on End
The local housing agency says it doesn't aggressively pursue fraud. As a result, scammers fall under the radar for years—and sometimes decades.
Koch Grant Sparks Debate at SCU Over Philanthropy, Free Speech, Academic Independence
Students and faculty are protesting Santa Clara University’s decision to accept a $4 million donation from Charles Koch.
