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Insurance industry Wins big, as state lawmakers drop efforts to ease liability for PG&E and other utilities when power lines start fires. The fight was over who would cover costs....
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“I erred in judgment in the purchase of a five-bedroom home for $2.3 million. I failed to consider adequately the housing crisis in this valley and the struggles of so many families and communities in...
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Solar industry A bill requiring 100 percent of California’s electricity to come from renewable or non-carbon sources like solar, wind and hydropower by 2045 passes the Legislature and heads to Jerry...
View ArticleThey said it: Making Pres safe
“I have come to the realization my resignation is what is best for Pres.” — Mary Miller, president and former principal of Presentation High School, in her resignation letter to the San Jose Catholic...
View ArticleThey said it: Supreme Court nominee accusation
“I have received information from an individual concerning the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. That individual strongly requested confidentiality, declined to come forward or press...
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Jerry Brown With four months left in his term, California’s governor continues to draw worldwide attention, signing a bill to require 100 percent clean energy by 2045 and hosting thousands at climate...
View ArticleThey said it: Supreme Court nominee
“He was trying to attack me and remove my clothing.” — Christine Blasey Ford, a Palo Alto University psychology professor, describing to the Washington Post last week an encounter with U.S. Supreme...
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Children’s hospitals Supporters of Proposition 4, a $1.5 billion bond measure on the November ballot to expand and renovate children’s hospitals in California, have raised $10.2 million, while...
View ArticleThey said it: Feinstein defends handling of accusation
“It did not leak from us.” — U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, denying suggestions in last week’s judiciary committee hearing that her office leaked the identity of a Palo Alto woman who told...
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Christine Blasey Ford Under immense pressure, Palo Alto educator testifies in Senate over allegations Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her, and wins broad praise for sincerity...
View ArticleThey said it: San Jose mayoral elections
“I also suspect my wife will raise even greater concerns about giving up our weekends for another two years.” — San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, on a proposal by City Council colleagues to align San Jose...
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Sam Liccardo San Jose mayor’s City Council colleagues suggest the city align mayoral elections with those for U.S. president to boost turnout, a move which if the council and voters agree would add...
View ArticleThey said it: San Jose’s bishop to be
“We kind of have this cloud over us, not just for months but for years.” — Oscar Cantú, coadjutor bishop of San Jose, who will succeed Bishop Patrick McGrath upon his retirement, on the task he will...
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Gavin Newsom Democratic candidate for governor debates Republican John Cox on KQED Forum, but neither lands a knock-out blow, keeping the race at status quo, and Newsom leads by double-digits in...
View ArticleThey said it: Naming accused priests
“The sexual abuse of children and young people is an appalling crime and a sin.” — Bishop of San Jose Patrick McGrath, on his release last week of what he said were names of all 15 clergy in the...
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Landlords New poll shows only 35 percent of voters support Proposition 10, which would make it easier for local governments to impose rent control, while 46 percent oppose. John Cox...
View ArticleThey said it: San Jose pays homeless to clean up city
“You don’t realize how hard it is to get back on your feet. It will give back confidence and self-esteem.” — Christine Gonzalez, a homeless San Jose woman, after filling out an application for a...
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Dianne Feinstein Despite being the oldest U.S. senator at age 85, former San Francisco mayor is heading for re-election to another six-year term, up 43-27 percent over fellow Democrat Kevin de León in...
View ArticleThey said it: Tax repeal struggles in land of tax revolt
“If we can’t have a revolt against that tax, then there may not be a limit to liberalism in California.” — Thad Kousser, UC San Diego political science professor, on recent polls suggesting Proposition...
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Marshall Tuck Charter schools advocate leads Oakland Assemblyman, fellow Democrat and teachers union favorite Tony Thurmond 48-36 percent in new poll for state schools chief. California...
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