San Jose Seeks to Ban ICE from City-Owned Properties in Step with Regional Efforts
San Jose leaders aim to restrict ICE from using city-owned properties, following Santa Clara County's lead. The proposal is part of broader local efforts to protect the immigrant population and limit ICE activities.
UPDATE: San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus Ousted Amid Misconduct Allegations, Special Election Considered
San Mateo County's Board of Supervisors voted to remove Sheriff Christina Corpus from office due to misconduct, following an independent investigation and public support for greater oversight.
San Jose Proposes Groundbreaking ICE Unmasking Ordinance, Pushing for Transparency in Federal Immigration Operations
San Jose advances an ordinance requiring ICE agents to identify themselves during operations, advocating for transparency and accountability, with local leaders and national legislators pushing for similar mandates.
San Mateo County Supervisors Rally Behind Prop 50 to Counteract Texas Redistricting, Emphasize Democratic Values
San Mateo County supervisors plan to support California's Prop 50, aimed at combating partisan redistricting and allowing an independent commission to redraw district maps starting in 2031.
San Mateo County Sues California Over $38 Million Funding Shortfall, Citing Risks to Local Services
San Mateo County sues California over a $38 million funding dispute, expressing concerns that this shortfall may lead to cuts in vital local services. The county claims the state failed to honor a 2004 budget agreement.
San Mateo Sheriff Christina Corpus' Removal Hearing Faces Legal Challenge, Ex-Obama Official Tom Perez Joins Defense Team
Sheriff Christina Corpus' attorneys, including Tom Perez, seek to halt her removal hearings in San Mateo County, prioritizing a civil grand jury investigation over the Measure A proceedings.
Stanford University to Lay Off 300+ Employees Amid Budget Cuts Blamed on Federal Policy Changes
Stanford University is laying off over 300 employees due to budget cuts prompted by changes in federal policies, including increased taxes on university endowments. These measures affect academic freedom and have significant local economic impacts.












