After developing an early reputation as a soft-spoken councilwoman, Melissa Cabello Havrda has grabbed more headlines in her ...

Our refinery workers and their neighbors breathe similarly hazardous air. Regular operations, accidental spills, explosions, fires and leaks all release toxic pollutants. Passing the Polluters Pay ...

Mayor Matt Mahan is exploring a partnership with Caltrans to accelerate sweeps near freeways through state legislation and a city pilot program. State freeways, highways and underpasses are under ...

Today is the last day to register to vote for one of seven candidates running for the District 3 San Jose City Council seat, ...

Voters in Oakland, California, recalled their mayor in November over crime, homelessness and allegations of corruption. They ...

(This story was updated to accurately reflect the most current information.) Peoria Mayor Rita Ali and at-large City Councilmember John Kelly have secured their spots as Peoria's mayoral ...

American dream | Wealthy agenda | Whose interests? Mercury News reader letters to the editor for March 14, 2025.

San Jose and its northern neighbor, San Francisco, appear to be in a race for a prestigious tech title: “AI Capital of the ...

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan on Wednesday unveiled his budget priorities for the next fiscal year. Expanding outreach for the unhoused, while reducing ongoing operating expenses, remains a key priority.

SEATTLE — Katie Wilson, one of the Seattle’s leading progressive organizers for taxing corporations, raising the minimum wage and codifying landlord-tenant relations, is running for mayor.

Get San José Spotlight headlines ... Until now, only state-level Democrats had joined the race to replace Newsom: Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, California Democratic Party Vice Chair Betty Yee and former ...

(The Center Square) - San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan proposed making it a crime to refuse shelter three times within 18 months, with the goal of using the court system to push service-resistant ...