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California, Other States Sue to Halt Massive Layoffs at U.S. Department of Education

03/13/2025

Under Trump’s directive the Department of Education laid off half its staff. The lawsuit argues Trump has no authority to make such drastic changes.

CA Bill Addressing Armed Vigilantism Draws Swift GOP Backlash

03/06/2025

Los Angeles Assemblymember Rick Zbur says he wants to narrow the standards for justifiable homicide. Critics say he wants to make self-defense illegal.

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Cupertino Officials Vote to Let Mayors Serve Longer

Cupertino has amended several of its governing rules — leaving some constituents happy and others concerned about what it could mean for the city.
The Cupertino City Council voted 3-2 to adjust and add some council procedures March 4, with …

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San Jose D3 Candidates Talk Housing, Downtown Vibrancy

San Jose City Council District 3 candidates shared their ideas on how they'd represent the downtown on Thursday at a forum hosted by San José Spotlight and San Jose Woman’s Club. Seven candidates are vying for the vacant seat in …

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San Jose Mayor’s Pick for D3 Leads in Fundraising

Hundreds of thousands of dollars are pouring into a special election to represent San Jose’s downtown neighborhoods on the City Council for the next two years.
Campaign finance filings show Matthew Quevedo, deputy chief of staff for Mayor Matt Mahan, …

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Gilroy City Council Transitions to District Elections

The Gilroy City Council will transition to district elections after receiving a demand letter under the California Voting Rights Act.

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DA Declines to Charge Stanford Student Journalist for Reporting on Pro-Palestinian Protest

The Santa Clara County District Attorney has declined to formally charge Stanford University student journalist Dilan Gohill for covering on a pro-Palestinian protest last year, after he faced allegations of committing multiple felonies.

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Here’s How Downtown San Jose Residents Can Vote in Special Election

Downtown San Jose voters will receive ballots next week for a special election to decide who will represent them for the next two years.
The special election for the District 3 seat on the San Jose City Council will be …

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Liccardo Co-Sponsors Bill to Prohibit Federal Officials From Profiting From Crypto Assets

The measure was prompted by reports that President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump made a windfall on their respective meme coins.

Image caption: Braver Angels members discuss election reform.
Bridging the Great Divide

In a time of unprecedented polarization, Braver Angels encourages citizens to do something completely revolutionary: listen to each other.

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San Jose Protest Against President Trump Draws Hundreds

Hundreds of protesters from around Silicon Valley marched through downtown San Jose Monday as part of demonstrations taking place across the country over President Donald Trump and his policies.
Holding signs that read “Not my President” and “Fight the Fascists,” …

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Meet the Candidates Running for District 3 San Jose City Council

San Jose voters living downtown will decide in April who they want to represent them on the City Council for the next two years.
Seven candidates are running for the District 3 seat, including San Jose Planning Commission Chair Anthony …

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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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