Governor Kathy Hochul endorsed Zohran Mamdani for mayor, and President Donald Trump threatened to withhold federal funding or intervene if Mamdani wins.
Berkeley moves to strengthen sanctuary status, defying Trump administration's pressure
Berkeley codified sanctuary protections into municipal law, reinforcing refusal to assist federal immigration enforcement despite federal threats to cut funding and pursue legal action.
Mallon: California can still do big things for transit - San Jose Spotlight
Caltrain electrification and service modernization drove a 72% year‑over‑year weekday ridership increase and over one million monthly trips, demonstrating successful local transit investment despite opposition.