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Jan 8, 2025
Zoe Lofgren: The Weeklys Interview
After celebrating the holidays with family and recovering from Covid, congressional veteran Zoe Lofgren flew back to DC to begin her new term.
Dec 31, 2024
One Last Look
Some people try to see goodness in everything. Media sees beauty in the absurd drama of self interest and unprincipled actors amongst us.
Oct 23, 2024
Who’s on the Short List to Replace Omar Torres?
Just about everyone is calling on Omar Torres to resign his city council seat. The two leading business associations in the district he represents,...
Feb 28, 2024
Ex-mayor Ron Gonzales Claims He Was “Vindicated” in New Book
Ex-mayor Ron Gonzales claims he was “vindicated” in new book that details his unfair treatment by colleagues, the press and the justice system.
Jan 17, 2024
Shangri-La and the Incomplete Homeless Housing Projects
Politically-connected developer, Shangri-La, took $170 million in state grants and bank loans, then left homeless housing projects uncompleted.
Mar 15, 2023
SV Bank’s Ethical Lapses Date Back Decades
“We’ll just take your house,” the new account manager threatened with all the swagger he could muster.
We’d been a Silicon Valley Bank customer through...
Feb 15, 2023
Fentanyl Deaths Rise
Vicki Dowell remembers hearing a loud noise on the steps outside her condo, where son Jake, 26, had gone downstairs to help a friend...
Jan 4, 2023
Matt Mahan: The Metro Interview
Matt Mahan became San Jose’s mayor this week, the 66th since California became a state, and the ninth elected directly. Although at 40 he’s...