Billionaire activist Tom Steyer joins race to succeed Newsom as California governor

Tom Steyer, the billionaire climate activist and businessman who unsuccessfully ran for president in 2020, is the latest Democrat to jump into California’s crowded gubernatorial field. His two core promises which could appear at odds are to preserve the state’s status as a hub for business and innovation while also lowering California’s cost of living by making corporations pay “their fair share,” he said in a video message. Continue reading Billionaire activist Tom Steyer joins race to succeed Newsom as California governor

San Jose mayor building statewide coalition to advocate for “Back to Basics” agenda

Mayor Matt Mahan will spearhead the formation of a new group that aims to hold the governor and legislature accountable “for committing to policy and budget actions that will enable us to do our jobs.”. Continue reading San Jose mayor building statewide coalition to advocate for “Back to Basics” agenda