Mayor Matt Mahan tied his Brigade and Causes past to platforms like Change.org and GoFundMe, a claim that runs into a chronological mismatch.

Santa Clara's Registrar ran a playful 'Drama or Comedy' poll on X while reminding voters the June 2 primary is coming. Here’s what actually counts and where to get help.

A Duveneck aide and PTA leader filed April 20 to run for Palo Alto school board, challenging allies of trustee Rowena Chiu. Her campaign emphasizes student support and rail‑safety work.

Rep. Sam Liccardo is under pressure after a pro‑AI super PAC endorsement; watchdogs warn federal preemption could erase state safeguards for children and creators.

Alum Rock Union School District is shifting from at‑large ballots to five trustee areas, with public hearings and draft maps scheduled this spring.

Tom Siebel, a Bay Area billionaire related to the governor’s wife, shows up in filings backing critics and ballot fights — from a $1M ballot contribution to smaller campaign gifts.

A state report and sweeping raids show the legal cannabis industry still supplies only a fraction of statewide demand amid entrenched illicit growing.

A San Jose lawsuit says DA Jeff Rosen wasted county funds by paying a deputy prosecutor to sit at home amid looming budget cuts. The complaint asks a judge to order the prosecutor back to work.

Former Sheriff Christina Corpus filed a defamation claim against San Mateo County, saying officials' statements led to her removal. The filing follows a landmark ouster and years of legal fights.

Rep. Ro Khanna helped secure more than $3 million for repairs at the 10 Kirk Ave veterans site in East San Jose as veterans and county officials press for habitability fixes and a longer-term plan. Local leaders say the money will pay for immediate repairs and inform a redevelopment plan.

Federal complaints and FEC entries say Rep. Eric Swalwell employed a Brazilian au pair beyond her visa and used campaign funds to pay her, according to filings and news reviews.

The ACLU and the Bazelon Center say San Jose is steering mental‑health 911 calls to police instead of non‑police crisis teams and pressed Mayor Matt Mahan to rejoin county talks. Advocates warn negotiations — not the courts — must come next.

A coalition of Bay Area school boards told Sacramento that a plan to delay about $5.6 billion in Prop. 98 payments would force cuts and demanded regional funding fixes.