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State primary may have seeded San Jose mayor’s future goals

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is going back to City Hall with his hat in his hands. But while...

Santa Clara County expands protections to include more renters

Santa Clara County is expanding the types of renters covered under its eviction protection laws — and the...

The Biz Beat: San Jose’s Sourdough Eatery offers art on the side

Nestled in a 100-year-old former residence, Sourdough Eatery in San Jose feels like a roadside attraction on Route...

Will San Jose mayor face fallout after running for governor?

When San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan announced his run for California governor in January, the news divided residents....

Santa Clara County leaders demand state funds for healthcare

Santa Clara County leaders and advocates are calling on state lawmakers to protect the healthcare system from devastating...

East San Jose school district redraws its boundaries

An East San Jose school district’s redistricting plans have left some community members frustrated. The Alum Rock Union...

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Bramson: Primaries are over — back to the real work of helping people in need

The ballots have been cast. The campaign mailers are finally slowing down. The California primary election is behind us. That means it is time to get back to the real work of helping people who need it the most. Not that the work ever stopped, of course. Every day, outreach workers meet people living outside who need help. Service providers connect families to housing. Affordable housing developers struggle through financing challenges. Local governments wrestle with impossible budgets and impossible expectations. The work continues regardless of election calendars. But if the past several months are any indication, we are heading into...

The Podlight

Breaking down the primary election

California's primary election settled some races, set up new battles and offered clues about where local politics may be headed next. Reporter Keith Menconi breaks down the biggest results from across the South Bay, the surprises that emerged and what they mean for voters, candidates and the region's political future.