Mayor Emily Ann Ramos used her State of the City to urge new revenue — from a possible November tax or bond — to pay for police and fire facilities, parks and housing.

At a Fresno rally, Xavier Becerra said he'd scrap the current high‑speed rail plan and push a new on‑time, on‑budget approach, jolting the June 2 primary race. The vow sharpened focus on the Valley's role in the project.

A June trial in San Jose will test whether Santa Clara unlawfully sidelined religiously exempt employees and whether they deserve back pay.

A major Mahan backer has asked for a $1 million refund after a pro‑Mahan PAC closed, raising new questions about where millions in ad money went.

A DOE national lab ran 'what‑if' simulations of Bay Area power, water and telecom links to help planners shore up the region before World Cup matches.

A Bay Area News Group review found Mayor Matt Mahan missed seven of 19 San Jose council sessions while campaigning for governor. The absences include regional board meetings as the June 2 primary nears.

Gov. Newsom signed an executive order directing California to study AI‑driven job disruption, from WARN updates to severance, training and a public dashboard.

AT&T has taken its landline fight to the FCC and federal court while pledging $19 billion to speed a switch from copper to fiber; regulators and residents warn losing landlines could endanger emergency access.

A Facebook reel shows a neighbor praising San José's 'accountability' as Mayor Matt Mahan restates his pitch to bring that approach to Sacramento.

Brandon Sanchez, a 26‑year law enforcement veteran and former San Jose deputy chief, will become Gilroy’s police chief on June 1 with a pledge to deepen community ties.

Santa Clara County officials say they will sue after crews began work at a 25‑acre property near Gilroy that federal records link to a planned ICE detention facility. Community leaders and county counsel pledged a legal fight at a Thursday news conference.

California AG Rob Bonta has asked FIFA for records after reports that ticket categories and stadium maps changed post‑sale, leaving some buyers with lower‑designated seats. The AG set a May 29 deadline for FIFA to respond.

A new Emerson poll puts Xavier Becerra on top as Steve Hilton tightens the GOP lane and Tom Steyer trails closely. With ballots mailed and early voting starting May 23, undecided voters could decide who advances.