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Reflections of Former Los Altos Mayor

01/14/2025

Read on to learn what former Jonathan Weinberg had to say about his 2024 term as Los Altos Mayor at a recent Los Altos Community Coalition meeting.

Meet New Milpitas City Council Member William Lam

01/13/2025

The Milpitas Beat sat down with newly elected Milpitas City Council member William Lam for a Q&A. Read on to learn what he has to say.

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Santa Clara County Weighs Raising Campaign Donation Limits

Santa Clara County supervisors could relax restrictions on how much they can raise for their reelection campaigns.
The issue sparked a 30-minute debate at the Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday about whether a higher ceiling for candidate fundraising would help …

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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.

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Campbell Appoints First Latino Mayor

Campbell Mayor Sergio Lopez never wanted to be in the spotlight. He's the son of Mexican immigrants who migrated to Campbell from Michoacán, speaking little English. After his parents lost their restaurant and had to foreclose on their home during …

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Zoe Lofgren: The Weeklys Interview

After celebrating the holidays with her family and recovering from a bout of Covid, Zoe Lofgren flew back to Washington, D.C., on Jan. 2 to begin her new term representing California’s 18th Congressional District in the US Congress. The district …

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San Jose D3 Candidates Raise Funds for Special Election

Candidates in the upcoming special election to represent San Jose’s downtown core are sharing early fundraising numbers as the deadline to apply for the race comes to a close.
Matthew Quevedo, deputy chief of staff for Mayor Matt Mahan, said …

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California Law Sparks VTA Workplace Violence Prevention Plan

Tragedy and a lack of workplace safety measures led one Silicon Valley lawmaker to call for tighter regulations to protect employees.
State Sen. Dave Cortese’s bill, SB 553, occupational safety: workplace violence took effect this summer. The bill focuses on …

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New Laws Affecting Silicon Valley in 2025

A new year brings new state laws, with Gov. Gavin Newsom signing hundreds of bills addressing many of California's pressing issues.
The bills range from cracking down on crime to creating safer spaces in schools for LGBTQ+ students, all of …

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San Jose Mayor Backs Deputy Chief of Staff for District 3

A high-ranking official in the San Jose mayor's office has plans to run for City Council — and he's got his boss's backing.
Mayor Matt Mahan stood in support of Matthew Quevedo, his deputy chief of staff, as he announced …

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Elected Morgan Hill Officials Sworn In

Two new Morgan Hill City Council members, the new City Treasurer and the reelected mayor were sworn in for office at the Dec. 11 council meeting.

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California cities switch to more inclusive, district-based elections system.
Voting Rights...the Final Frontier
Pushed by activists, cities move from at-large elections to district races.
There are more than 300 community service districts in California.
Community Services Districts, Explained
Areas that the county overlooks can form their own local governments.
California continues to work on legislation that would make voting easier.
Voting Rites
And more bills are on the way to help you make your mark on Election Day.
The cycle of crime and homelessness is escalating, but it doesn't have to be that way.
Homelessness and Crime in California: Even More Complex Than You Think
What causes the cycle of homelessness and crime, and how to stop it.
The California Supreme Court has defined the state’s legal and political agenda for more than 170 years.
How the California Supreme Court Blazes Legal Trails
From its beginnings in the Gold Rush, the state Supreme Court continues to define the state today.
Translated from the Greek, “Democracy” means “people power.” How much power do the people have in California?
People Power! What Is Democracy, and How Does It Work in California?
The Goddess of Democracy is alive and well in California, but that hasn’t always been true.
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