Guy Marzorati 💯

A California gerrymander? We discuss Newsom’s idea and how the 2026 House map is shaping up w/ @scottshafer @SophiaBollag kqed.org/news/12048676/…

Most of the affected nonprofits are working in areas that the DOJ says it wants to focus on: helping police interrupt street violence and investigate crime; supporting crime survivors, including victims of human trafficking; and combating violent crime. kqed.org/news/12045032

Our takeaways from a wild final stretch of California budget negotiations w/ @mlagos @ZavalaA kqed.org/news/12046289/…

Tordillos Cites Desire for ‘New Type of Politics in San José’ in Apparent Council Win on @KQEDnews kqed.org/news/12045682/…

Cheers erupt at The Pressroom in downtown San Jose as @anthonyforsj leads initial returns in special election for District 3 seat on city council.

You've prob seen a lot about New York City's mayoral election today. Don't forget about another election that could shift the balance of power locally, the special District 3 City Council election in San José. A recap from @GuyMarzorati @KQEDnews kqed.org/news/12045526/…

On @KQEDForum we check in on the push for reparations in California and Assembly Bill 7 — which would allow California universities to give admissions preference to applicants who are descendants of slavery. w/ @isaacgbryan + @manthonyhunter kqed.org/forum/20101019…

As outside spending piles up in San José District 3 council runoff, @gabsRhere + @anthonyforsj pitch unique bridge-building strengths. kqed.org/news/12044929/…

Newsom Pledged $12 Million for Racial Justice in California. What Now? dlvr.it/TLQjH8

Appeals Court Seems Skeptical of California’s Case Against National Guard Deployment dlvr.it/TLQ1zq

Death, Taxes and the Homeless Housing Quote sanjosespotlight.com/west-valley-sa…

Santa Clara County officials celebrated Thursday the opening of a new residential treatment facility in San José that will provide shared living space for people in jail diversion programs with mental health treatment needs. @KQEDnews kqed.org/news/12043926/…

UPDATE: Appeals court has blocked a federal judge's ruling filed just hours ago that would have returned control of National Guard troops to Gov. Newsom. From @mlagos kqed.org/news/12043920/…

Gov. @GavinNewsom responds to court order instructing the Trump administration to hand back control of the National Guard. @KQEDnews

San José is allocating at least $1 million to support undocumented residents. The funding reflects "San José values," @PeterOrtizD5 told @KQEDnews. "A community that welcomes immigrants and stands up when they’re under attack.” @josephgeha16 kqed.org/news/12043787/…

Newsom seems to find political footing in latest clash with Trump: "I think Democrats have been looking for leadership and this is the kind of leadership they want." By @mlagos and @GuyMarzorati kqed.org/news/12043766/…

Oakland Passes New Budget That Keeps Fire Station Open, Boosts Police Staffing dlvr.it/TLJMdH

Joining @RadioBWatt LIVE at 7:21am to unpack the big votes on the San Jose council yesterday — hear reaction from @MattMahanSJ + @PeterOrtizD5 on @KQEDnews 📻

New: VTA officials overseeing the $12.7 billion BART extension through downtown San José are looking to cut ties with the project’s primary contractor due to a dispute over cost, a move that could cause even more delays for the backed-up project @KQEDnews kqed.org/news/12043328/…

San José council approves @MattMahanSJ plans to enforce acceptance of shelter and boost funding for interim housing. “This will help us end the era of encampments,” Mahan told @KQEDnews. "It's not a silver bullet but it’s a step in the right direction.” kqed.org/news/12043418/…