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August 27, 2026

Originally published in The Press Democrat 

By Edward Booth 

Napa County will explore restrictions on new or expanded immigration detention or correctional facilities in the unincorporated area following a referral at a Board of Supervisors meeting this week.


August 12, 2026

Originally published in the San Mateo Daily Journal

By Ana Mata

San Mateo County is looking to restrict the development of any immigration detention facility in unincorporated areas, with a unanimous vote by the Board of Supervisors to draft an emergency moratorium against such centers and a longer term plan to ensure local regulation. 


August 5, 2026

By Keith Menconi

Originally published in San José Spotlight

South Bay and Peninsula leaders are seeking to sharpen their legal defenses against new federal immigration facilities by strengthening local zoning rules.


July 28, 2026

Originally published in San José Spotlight News 

By Joyce Chu

The largest federal housing bill in decades has the potential to increase the home supply in Silicon Valley, one of the most expensive regions in the U.S.


June 12, 2026

Originally Published in The Mercury News 

By Sam Liccardo 

One hundred days have passed since the American and Israeli missile strikes on Iran, and Donald Trump just announced the umpteenth, likely nonexistent, “peace deal.” This gives us ample time to answer the simplistic — but not simple — question: “Who is winning this war?”

My answer: China.

Of course, China isn’t fighting in Iran. And yes, they’re still winning.

Issues: Energy

May 1, 2026

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