View the latest

in the news

Get Involved

Featured Articles

Los Angeles Times
7/22/23

California bill calls for violence prevention plan
View Article →

Mercury News
7/08/23

Santa Clara County to give $1,200 monthly payments to homeless students finishing high school
View Article →

San Jose Spotlight
7/02/23

How San Jose lawmaker’s bill could curb workplace violence
View Article →

Mercury News
6/12/23

California lawmakers reach transit bailout deal
View Article →

The Silicon Valley Voice
6/12/23

Bill Wilson Center Celebrates 50 Years of Keeping Youth and Families off the Streets
View Article →

More Articles

Ed Source
5/01/23

As fentanyl deaths climb, bill would require drug education in schools

View Article →

Los Angeles Times
4/23/23

After ‘Rust’ shooting, California moves closer to impose film set safety rules
View Article →

The Hollywood Reporter
4/11/23

‘Rust’ California Set Safety Bill Revived: Unions, Studios Near Deal On Language
View Article →

CBS News
4/11/23

Mother pushes for fentanyl awareness, school safety with Melanie's Law
View Article →

The San Jose Mercury News
3/28/23

In push for accountability, San Jose’s homelessness spending to be audited by the state
View Article →

Ed Source
3/10/23

New bill would give homeless high school seniors $1,000 a month
View Article →

San Jose Spotlight
2/20/23

Silicon Valley community college district could offer free tuition
View Article →

San Francisco Chronicle
2/08/23

Homeless high school seniors in California could get $5,000 under proposal
View Article →

CBS News
1/23/23

Santa Clara County asks to be included in presidential disaster declaration on storm damage
View Article →

San Jose Spotlight
1/23/23

Silicon Valley lawmakers lobby Biden for federal storm aid
View Article →

San Jose Spotlight
1/20/23

San Jose celebrates lunar new year
View Article →

The Hollywood Reporter
1/19/23

Amid ‘Rust’ Shooting Charges, CA State Senator to Reintroduce Set Safety Bill That Failed Earlier
View Article →

The Evergreen Times
12/30/22

State Senator Cortese achieves historic record by passing crucial CA Senate bills to help others
View Article →

The Mercury News
12/20/22

Fentanyl in California: Should bars, gas stations, libraries be required to have Narcan to respond to overdoses?
View Article →

The Mercury News
12/18/22

Fentanyl on campus: One Bay Area school saved a student’s life. Another missed the signs of an overdose. Is your school ready?
View Article →

The Sacramento Bee
12/15/22

Here are 5 new California laws that will change how your local 
View Article →

CalMatters
12/09/22

How will California handle the youth fentanyl overdose crisis?
View Article →

The Los Angeles Times
12/8/22

Narcan could be required at California schools after youth fentanyl overdoses
View Article →

The Mercury News
11/13/22

Did San Jose spend its homelessness funding wisely? A state legislator wants to check
View Article →

San Jose Spotlight
11/10/22

San Jose could face audit over homeless funds
View Article →

SF Gate
11/07/22

County Programs Inspire State Plans To Curb Fentanyl Overdoses
View Article →

The Mercury News
11/07/22

New California bill aims to stop kids from overdosing at schools after two kids nearly die in San Jose
View Article →

San Jose Spotlight
10/03/22

New laws coming from Silicon Valley lawmakers
View Article →

San Jose Spotlight
9/14/22

Newsom signs landmark mental health bill in San Jose
View Article →

San Jose Spotlight
9/14/22

State bill stemming from San Jose VTA shooting signed into law
View Article →

Palo Alto Online
9/12/22

Multifaith Peace Picnic urges community to 'move from fear to friendship'
View Article →

San Jose Spotlight
9/08/22

Silicon Valley officials call for gun violence prevention in schools
View Article →

Los Angeles Times
9/07/22

California aims to shut up bullies and other bad actors so democracy can thrive
View Article →

The Mercury News
8/31/22

Hot San Jose Nights car show roaring back to Reid-Hillview Airport for Labor Day weekend
View Article →

Fortune
8/25/22

California lawmakers urge Justice Department to investigate ‘drought profiteering’ as water prices soar to historic highs
View Article →

The Mercury News
8/24/22

State law codifies Los Gatos’ public meeting protocol following QAnon disruptions
View Article →

San Jose Spotlight 
6/22/22

San Jose Vietnamese service center gets infusion of funding
View Article →

San Jose Spotlight 
6/27/22

Latest effort to help homeless Silicon Valley students: Guaranteed income
View Article →

San Jose Spotlight 
6/29/22

Inequity in Silicon Valley persists for people of color
View Article →

San Jose Spotlight 
7/06/22

Eastside Dreams: Highlighting the history of East San Jose
View Article →

The Los Angeles Times 
7/29/22

This man’s imprisonment shows why California’s ‘special circumstances’ rule must change, reformers say
View Article →

San Jose Spotlight
8/10/22

Silicon Valley law to end unruly behavior on Newsom’s desk
View Article →

The Davis Vanguard
6/02/22

Bill That Reforms LWOP for Felony Murder Advances through Public Safety Committee
View Article →

San Jose Spotlight
6/02/22

Silicon Valley homeless students could see guaranteed income
View Article →

Los Angeles Times
6/15/22

California bill would give $1,000 a month in short-term guaranteed income to homeless high school seniors
View Article →

San Jose Spotlight
5/01/22

San Jose remembers fall of Saigon through stories, volunteering
View Article →

San Jose Spotlight
4/22/22

San Jose State student housing protest turns into unexpected win
View Article →

San Jose Spotlight
4/20/22

The importance of environmental literacy
View Article →

San Jose Spotlight
4/13/22

Silicon Valley high school grads could get universal basic income
View Article →

San Jose Spotlight
4/12/22

Santa Clara County opens Vietnamese-speaking health clinic
View Article →

Palo Alto Online
4/08/22

The Muwekma Ohlone have been here for more than 2,000 years. The government says they're not a tribe.
View Article →

CalMatters
4/07/22

California senator proposes checks for low-income, homeless high school seniors
View Article →

The Los Angeles Times
3/31/22

California lawmakers want to build more clean energy — and faster
View Article →

The Los Angeles Times
3/25/22

California Politics: When government meetings get out of hand
View Article →

San Jose Spotlight
3/16/22

Take time to celebrate climate victories
View Article →

San Jose Spotlight
3/11/22

San Jose schools are link to student mental health services
View Article →

The Hollywood Reporter
3/11/22

IATSE Council Backs CA State Bill Requiring Set Safety Supervisors, Tightening Gun Rules
View Article →

Davis Vanguard
3/08/22

Legislation to Reform LWOP Hosted in Bay Area
View Article →

Davis Vanguard
2/24/22

San Jose State Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Protect the Finances of Small School Districts
View Article →

The Mercury News
2/22/22

Silicon Valley lawmakers introduce bill to quell disruptions at public meetings
View Article →

Los Angeles Times
2/18/22

California lawmakers want to crack down on public meeting disruptions
View Article →

San Jose Spotlight
2/11/22

Silicon Valley lawmakers want to update public meeting law
View Article →

Davis Vanguard
2/17/22

New Legislation Promises to Improve Addiction Recovery Treatments in California
View Article →

CalMatters
2/09/22

Is this another way to end California’s death penalty?
View Article →

The Mercury News
1/25/22

COVID-19 sick leave set to return in California
View Article →

Los Angeles Times
1/14/22

California’s next attempt at universal basic income could be on college campuses
View Article →

The Mercury News
11/15/21

Los Gatos: Thousands join solidarity march against hate crimes
View Article →

New York Times
11/09/21

The ‘Rust’ Shooting Spurs a Debate Over Using Guns on Film Sets
View Article →

Davis Vanguard
11/08/21

Gathering at the Santa Clara Jail, Legislators and Reformers Call for Systemic Change
View Article →

The Hollywood Reporter
11/04/21

Cinematographers Call on Industry to “Ban All Functional Firearms on Set” After ‘Rust’ Shooting
View Article →

The Los Angeles Times
11/04/21

‘Rust’ showed more gun control is needed on movie sets. This California lawmaker is working on it
View Article →

Deadline
11/01/21

California Lawmaker On What’s Next With Proposed Ammunition And Firearm Law In Wake Of Shooting On Alec Baldwin Set
View Article →

The Hollywood Reporter
10/25/21

Keep Guns Off Film Sets, Hollywood Demands After Halyna Hutchins's Death
View Article →

Vanity Fair
10/25/21

Keep Guns Off Film Sets, Hollywood Demands After Halyna Hutchins's Death
View Article →

The Los Angeles Times
10/25/21

State lawmaker calls for ban on live ammunition and real guns on California movie sets
View Article →

Deadline
10/25/21

Halyna Hutchins Death: Petition To Ban Real Guns On Film Sets Races Past 23,000 Signatories; California Senator Vows Ammunition Legislation
View Article →

The Washington Post
10/24/21

How dangerous are U.S. film sets? ‘Rust’ shooting death sparks calls for change.
View Article →

San Jose Spotlight
10/19/21

‘A historic moment’: Santa Clara County unveils landmark Vietnamese service center
View Article →

The Mercury News
10/19/21

An inside look at the new San Jose site for Vietnamese Americans
View Article →

The Mercury News
9/28/21

Gov. Newsom signs more than two dozen housing bills
View Article →

San Jose Inside
9/24/21

City of San José to Receive More Than $20 Million From California State Budget
View Article →

SFGate
9/23/21

City Receives State Funding For Wildfire Communications System
View Article →

The Mercury News
8/24/21

New Guadalupe River mural more than an artistic statement
View Article →

The Mercury News
8/21/21

Barack Obama Boulevard dedicated in San Jose
View Article →

San Jose Spotlight
7/21/21

San Jose professor joins state advisory board on racial profiling
View Article →

CalMatters
7/16/21

Universal basic income? California moves to be first state to fund pilot efforts
View Article →

The Mercury News
7/15/21

Has the time come for universal basic income?
View Article →

Los Angeles Times
7/15/21

California lawmakers approve nation’s first state-funded guaranteed income plan
View Article →

San Francisco Chronicle
7/11/21

Guaranteed income has extended a lifeline to South Bay former foster youth. Will concept go statewide?
View Article →

CalMatters
7/06/21

California is betting $61 million that new highway crossings will keep wildlife safe
View Article →

The Mercury News
6/28/21

State to give VTA $20 million for mass shooting recovery
View Article →

San Jose Spotlight
6/28/21

VTA to get $20 million from state after San Jose mass shooting
View Article →

Los Angeles Times
6/03/21

California already has strong gun laws. But to save lives we have to use them
View Article →

The Mercury News
5/20/21

Newsom signs law streamlining environmental reviews for big projects
View Article →

San Jose Spotlight
5/20/21

San Jose: Gov. Newsom fast-tracks housing, economic projects with new bill
View Article →

San Jose Inside
4/16/21

Local Leaders Work to Turn the Tide on Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
View Article →

San Jose Spotlight
4/01/21

California to give Santa Clara County $1.5M, but leaders want more COVID vaccines
View Article →

San Francisco Chronicle
3/31/21

Bay Area's COVID vaccine equity efforts get boost from state
View Article →

The Mercury News
3/22/21

South Bay legislators help lead push to end spousal rape leniency
View Article →

The Mercury News
3/21/21

Amid local frustrations, state to give Bay Area funds for ‘equitable’ vaccine rollout
View Article →

San Jose Spotlight
3/19/21

Universal basic income in San Jose? Some say it could be a game changer
View Article →

Huffington Post
3/13/21

Why This County Is Giving Foster Youth $1,000 A Month, No Strings Attached
View Article →

San Francisco Chronicle
3/12/21

Bay Area lawmakers pressure Newsom administration after vaccine equity talks hit 'standoff'
View Article →

The Mercury News
3/08/21

Bay Area officials pushing state to change vaccine distribution plan
View Article →

The Mercury News
2/22/21

Santa Clara County is model for plan to give $1,000 a month to California foster youth
View Article →

San Jose Spotlight
2/16/21

Vietnamese-American Service Center set to open in fall in San Jose
View Article →

San Jose Spotlight
1/24/21

Santa Clara County lifts stay-at-home order — here’s what can open
View Article →

San Jose Spotlight
12/09/20

Facebook, Destination: Home partner on new fund for extremely low-income housing
View Article →

San Jose Spotlight
12/08/20

South Bay legislators hit the ground running in new posts
View Article →

San Francisco Chronicle
12/07/20

California legislators push bills on election holiday, mail-in ballots
View Article →

Featured TV and Radio Coverage

Kron 4
2/12/23

Silicon Valley senator introduces guaranteed income bill for unhoused youth
View Video →

KTVU Fox
7/23/23

State leaders meet with religious community to address Santa Clara County housing crisis
View Video →

CBS Bay Area
7/11/23

Newsom signs bill on film industry gun safety in wake of 'Rust' shooting
View Video →

NBC Bay Area
3/29/23

California to Audit San Jose Over Homelessness Spending
View Video →

CBS News
1/23/23

State legislators push back against proposed cuts to public transit
View Video →

More TV and Radio Coverage

ABC 7 News
12/09/23

Narcan could soon be required in every CA school as fentanyl overdoses surge
View Video →

NBC Bay Area
12/05/22

Officials Look for Ways to Combat Youth Fentanyl Deaths
View Video →

KRON 4
11/28/22

Guaranteed Income Program launches in California
View Video →

KTVU Fox
11/10/22

Rally held in San Jose to shed light on youth homelessness
View Video →

NBC Bay Area
9/19/22

New California Law Addresses Workplace Violence in Wake of VTA Yard Shooting
View Video →

KRON 4
9/14/22

Newsom signs bill stemming from deadly San Jose VTA shooting
View Video →

ABC 7 News
8/28/22

Silicon Valley Pride: Thousands celebrate LGBTQ+ community at festival, parade in San Jose
View Video →

KRON 4
8/24/22

New law will combat ‘appalling behavior’ at local government meetings
View Video →

KALW
8/18/22

Santa Clara County unhoused teens to get guaranteed monthly income
View Video →

ABC 7 News
6/17/22

Santa Clara Co. leaders hope becoming 1st county to make Juneteenth a holiday leads to more changes
View Video →

NBC Bay Area
6/14/22

State to Consider Guaranteed Income for Recent High School Grads Who are Homeless
View Video →

NBC Bay Area
5/25/23

State Sen. Cortese Discusses Mass Shootings, Gun Control
View Video →

KTVU Fox
5/18/22

Hundreds in Silicon Valley advocate for public education
View Video →

NBC Bay Area
4/05/22

State Senator From South Bay Responds to Sacramento Mass Shooting
View Video →

ABC News
2/14/22

California bill takes aim at insurance providers over addiction recovery treatment
View Video →

KTVU Fox
2/10/22

Afghan refugee honored after mother, brother assassinated on Christmas Eve
View Video →

CBS Bay Area
1/13/22

State Tax Credit for Renters May Increase for First Time in Over 40 Years
View Video →

KRON 4
1/13/22

California leaders call for state to bring back COVID-19 sick pay
View Video →

KQED
1/04/22

California Lawmakers Return to State Capitol at a New Building and Focus on Proposed Bills
View Video →

Davis Vanguard
1/03/22

Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 136 - Senator Dave Cortese Talks Criminal Justice Reform
View Video →

KRON 4
11/16/21

State officials call on City of San Jose to protect Coyote Valley
View Video →

KRON 4
10/28/21

South Bay lawmaker to propose prop gun ban following ‘Rust’ shooting
View Video →

KTVU Fox
10/19/21

Vietnamese American Service Center to open in San Jose
View Video →

KTVU Fox
9/29/21

Governor signs affordable housing package as statewide eviction moratorium slated to end
View Video →

CBS Bay Area
9/09/21

State Legislature Sends Bill Ending Spousal Rape Distinction To Governor
View Video →

KRON 4
7/11/21

How Santa Clara County is helping clear up litter on streets
View Video →

ABC 7
7/08/21

California lawmakers approve more than $60 million budget to fund wildlife crossing projects
View Video →

CBS Bay Area
7/08/21

VTA Light Rail Service To Resume By End of July As Workers Eased Back Into Roles Following Massacre
View Video →

NBC Bay Area
7/06/21

Legislature OKs $2M for Wildlife Corridor, Trail Crossing in Santa Cruz Mountains
View Video →

CBS Bay Area
6/30/21

State Budget Includes $2 Million For Litter Abatement In Santa Clara County
View Video →

CBS Bay Area
6/29/21

Legislators Push For $20 Million To Help Families of VTA Shooting Victims, Transit Agency
View Video →

KTVU FOX
6/28/21

California could award VTA $20M in emergency funds in wake of mass shooting
View Video →

ABC 7
6/28/21

Santa Clara VTA to receive $20M in recovery funding as light rail service remains halted
View Video →

KQED
6/28/21

State Lawmakers Propose $20 Million for VTA Worker Support and Facility Repair After Mass Shooting
View Video →

ABC 7
6/21/21

Here's how Santa Clara Co. became 1st in CA to recognize Juneteenth before Biden signed bill
View Video →

KTVU FOX
6/18/21

Santa Clara County was first in California to declare Juneteenth a holiday
View Video →

KRON 4
6/06/21

State senator wants to raise awareness of ‘red flag’ gun laws
View Video →

NBC Bay Area
5/31/21

San Jose VTA Yard Shooting Victims Honored on Memorial Day
View Video →

CBS Bay Area
5/29/21

Construction Underway On San Jose’s Vietnamese American Health Care Center
View Video →

NBC Bay Area
5/20/21

Newsom Signs Bill Paving Way for More Affordable Housing in California
View Video →

ABC News
5/12/21

'They're our kids' | Proposed bill would give $1,000 monthly stipend to kids aging out of foster care
View Video →

KQED
4/27/21

Biden’s Climate Pledge For First Time Pushes U.S. Beyond California Goals
View Video →

CBS Bay Area
3/22/21

Bay Area Lawmakers, DA's Seek Removal Of Spousal Rape Exceptions
View Video →

NBC Bay Area
3/13/21

South Bay Leaders Rally Against Anti-Asian Discrimination
View Video →

KRON 4
3/12/21

Bay Area lawmakers call for changes to new vaccine distribution plan
View Video →

KTVU Fox
3/08/21

Lawmakers urge California give more vaccine priority to Bay Area's most vulnerable
View Video →

KQED Forum
2/24/21

Universal Basic Income for Foster Youth Introduced in CA Senate
View Video →

KCBS Radio
2/23/21

Proposed legislation to expand universal basic income for transitioning foster youth
View Video →

NBC Bay Area
2/23/21

Sen. Cortese Introduces Legislation to Provide Basic Income to State's Former Foster Youth
View Video →

NBC News
2/04/21

All Santa Clara County Residents 65 and Older Can Get Vaccinated
View Video →