This November, voters will be asked to consider seven thorny policy proposals, from abortion to zero emission vehicles.
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Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor’s FPPC Docs Missing Thousands in Income
Any recourse to possible inaccuracies or omissions on Gilmor’s Form 700s is up to the Fair Political Practices Commission – and Santa Clara voters – and not via lawsuits, because of a legal battle she won in 2021.
Political Donor Network Is Pushing the Envelope on California Campaign Money
Among the biggest beneficiaries of Govern For California, a network of local chapters — 'force mulipliers' — that amplifies its donors’ influence on legislative races, is Assemblymember Robert Rivas, who wants to become the next Assembly speaker.
Judge Denies Injunction, Allowing Lawsuit Against San Jose Gun Ordinance to Proceed
The San Jose City Council last month already voted to suspend enforcement of the new gun owner insurance law until three lawsuits have been resolved.
Buckle Up for a Busy Month for State Lawmakers in Sacramento
Abortion, guns, Covid, housing, nursing homes, criminal justice, unions, environment and internet are some of the top issues the Legislature will be tackling in August.
UC Law School in SF Wants to Drop Hastings from Name
The Hastings College of Law Board of Directors this week voted unanimously to remove Hastings from the law school's name and replace it with San Francisco because of its founder's genocidal acts against Native Americans in the 1850s. The name change will require approval by the state Legislature and signature by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Abortion Pills Will Be Available at San Jose State in 2023
University of California and Cal State campuses will all start providing medication abortion beginning Jan. 1 under a new state law. In the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade, opening up abortion appointments on university campuses could ease pressure on local clinics.
Cal State’s Black Students Are Falling Behind Other Groups
The way the California State University system presents graduation rates obscures how the system is failing its Black students.
Interstate College Students Facing New Uncertainties with Shifting Abortion Rules
a 2019 state law that requires student health care services clinics on California State University and University of California campuses to offer abortion by medication. It goes into effect in 2023 but does not include the state's community colleges.
California, Washington and Oregon Pledge to Protect Abortion Patients from Other States
The three states agreed to protect patients from other states seeking reproductive health care as well as safe access to contraceptive and abortion access, and also to refuse to cooperate with states that have laws punishing either people seeking reproductive health care or doctors who provide reproductive care services like abortion.
California Democrats See Abortion Rights as ‘Defining Issue’
Gov. Gavin Newsom and other California Democrats are counting on abortion rights to drive their voters to the polls. But some may still care more about crime, homelessness and inflation.
Feds Will Ship Free Covid Tests to Individual Households Beginning Wednesday
Starting Saturday, new federal rules also will require private insurers to cover the at-home coronavirus tests that Americans buy in pharmacies and other stores.
Final Congressional Maps Split San Jose Three Ways, Redraw Boundaries for Incumbent Democrats
The three new congressional districts for the San Jose metro area include the first majority Latino district, and another that is the first predominantly Asian district.
Equitable Access to Abortion Services is Not a Guarantee in San Jose, Despite ‘Haven’ of Options
While Silicon Valley is seen as a haven for abortion services by medical professionals and legal experts, gaps still exist online and on billboards across the South Bay.
Tolls on Dumbarton, San Mateo, Five Other Bay Area Bridges to Increase in January
Regular tolls for two-axle cars and trucks and for motorcycles on seven bridges will rise to $7 from $6, according to the Bay Area Toll Authority.
City of Santa Clara Shifts Policy, Won’t Release Details of Payments for Legal Services
Previously, lawyers had been treated like any other city vendors, with their names shown on the list of bills sent to the city council, although no further specifics were posted.
