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July 18, 2025


A pair of congressmen from California and New York plan to unveil a bill on Friday that would create a government-backed loan program for homeowners to finance the construction of tiny homes on their properties.

The bill aims to boost building of accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, in a new effort to tackle the nation’s severe housing shortage. These add-ons are small, studio-style housing units, usually between 600 and 1,200 square feet, that can supplement an existing home in the backyard, garage or basement.


July 17, 2025


The federal government might strip the name of one of San Jose’s most beloved activists from a naval ship.

The U.S. Navy, under the direction of Secretary of State Pete Hegseth, is considering renaming Navy cargo ship USNS Cesar Chavez. Elected leaders, along with Cesar Chavez’s family members, are fighting back to keep the ship’s name and preserve Chavez’s legacy as a veteran and historic civil rights and labor activist.

Issues: Congress Veterans

July 15, 2025

Throughout my campaign for Congress last year, I heard repeated griping from Silicon Valley business and technology leaders about Biden-era barriers to innovation.

Many shared frustrations with blunderbuss antitrust enforcement, foot-dragging on Medicare approvals for life-saving drugs, regulation by litigation, or red tape. Above all, they complained about “tech-bashing,” treating every early stage company like it was Amazon, which they conceded deserved scrutiny. Democratic Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama once led the “party of innovation,” some said, “but no longer.”

Issues: Congress Economy

July 10, 2025


July 4, 1776—249 years ago—the Declaration of Independence was adopted. This past Friday, this was celebrated at Oak Meadow Park, Los Gatos. During the annual celebration across the United States, Americans pause and reflect on our nation’s past and consider the freedoms we enjoy today.

The Los Gatos chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) had a booth in the Meadow. They reminded us that next year will be the 250th anniversary of the birth of our nation.


July 2, 2025

Many Americans might understandably believe, amid all of the wailing and teeth-gnashing over devastating cuts to Medicaid, food programs, and student aid spending, the GOP leadership must be proposing a budget that will reduce our monstrous $1.9 trillion deficit.

They would be wrong.

Issues: Congress

June 25, 2025

Fed Chair Powell: Concerned about ‘direction of travel’ of data collection


June 23, 2025


Six months into his new job in Congress, U.S. Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-San Jose, is right in the midst of political turmoil, deep party divisions and continuous concerns from his constituents about America’s potential slip-slide into authoritarian governance. 

Issues: Congress

June 23, 2025


Half Moon Bay Pride, a fun-filled celebration that included a parade, performances, vendors, informational booths and plenty of joy and allyship filled downtown on Sunday, June 22. Crowds of people flowed into the small city to find two blocks of Kelly Avenue lined with booths and rainbow colors all along Main Street.


June 19, 2025

Amid rising geopolitical tensions, Congressman Sam Liccardo warned Wednesday that the foundations of America’s innovation economy are “under threat” — and said both parties are to blame.

June 14, 2025


Blocks away from Palo Alto’s Rinconada park, tree-shaded streets echoed with the shouts of protestors, car-honks and live music as part of a day full of demonstrations against the Trump administration on Saturday.