Raul Peralez is urging his colleagues to pass a resolution affirming the city’s support for its unions in the wake of Janus v. AFSCME.
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How State Sen. Kevin De León Became the Democrat Trying to Topple Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Perhaps nothing Kevin De León has done is more polarizing than his challenge to Feinstein, a 26-year incumbent and Democratic legend.
How Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s Washington Virtues Became California Vulnerabilities
The very qualities that lead some in California in to eye Feinstein as vulnerable are viewed by many in Washington as assets.
Op-Ed: Rep. Zoe Lofgren Visits Local School to Talk Current Events, Legislative Priorities
Rep. Zoe Lofgren spoke with high school journalism students about her priorities and the power of young people to change the future.
Christine Blasey Ford: ‘I Am Here Today Not Because I Want to Be’
Christine Blasey Ford, who accused Judge Brett Kavanagh of attempted rape, is set to testify before the Senate this morning.
GOP Congressional Contender Ron Cohen Waxes Conspiratorial About Obama Family on Twitter
For someone whose Twitter bio claims he rarely tweets because the platform is “too manipulated,” Ron Cohen was quite prolific this week.
Palo Alto Daily Post: Neighbor Rallies Support for Kavanagh Accuser Christine Blasey Ford
Neighbors rally in support of Christine Blasey Ford to counteract the hate mail and violent threats that the Palo Alto professor has received.
Anita Hill, Dems Slam GOP for Rushing Inquiry Into Christine Blasey Ford’s Assault Claim
The Palo Alto professor accusing Brett Kavanagh of sexually assaulting her has yet to confirm she will testify before the Senate next week.
Op-Ed: Immigration Policies Should Not be Used to Institutionalize Bias, Bigotry
As Americans, we must be an example for the rest of the world. We must act with justice for the good of even future Americans.
Out + Smart in Silicon Valley: The New Faces of Gay Politics as the Breakthrough Generation Retires
Will quiet bias keep LGBTQ candidates out of office, or has shifting consciousness made the South Bay a safe place to run a gay campaign?
South Bay Lawmaker Wants to Outlaw Gay Conversion ‘Therapy’
Assemblyman Evan Low authored a bill that would brand so-called gay conversion therapy as fraud under consumer protection laws.
Protesters Disrupt San Jose Mayor’s State of City Speech
Sam Liccardo touted the city’s collaborative ethos and acknowledged its struggle to address housing affordability in his annual address.
Mercury News’ City Hall Reporter Poised to Sue over Loss of Job
The Mercury News lost a slew of longtime journalists in 2017, and the year ended with word of yet another notable departure.
San Jose Appoints Civil Rights Attorney Aaron Zisser as Next Independent Police Auditor
San Jose on Tuesday appointed prominent civil rights attorney Aaron Zisser as the city’s new police watchdog.
San Jose Couple Makes Big News by Snatching Up Private Street in Swanky S.F. Neighborhood
In a San Francisco enclave where mansions fetch upward of $10 million, a San Jose couple snapped up a private street for $90,000.
Google Deal Is a Key Moment for San Jose to Finally Get It Right
Has San Jose’s moment arrived? The city is negotiating a deal to bring Google to downtown and the timing is ripe.