Matt Mahan

San José Mayor Matt Mahan Positions Himself as a ‘Change’ Candidate in Governor’s Race

KQED — News • 2026-03-05

Matt Mahan details his plans for tackling the budget deficit, homelessness and tech regulation if elected governor.

Coleman joins Caruso, Witte, Oppenheim to highlight industry backing of Mahan’s bid for governor

The Real Deal — SF • 2026-03-11

Silicon Valley billionaires aren’t the only ones betting on Matt Mahan, the San Jose mayor turned California governor hopeful. Deep-pocketed Los Angeles real estate players are, too. Victor Coleman’s Hudson Pacific Prop…

San Jose mayor issues budget plan amid projected shortfall

San José Spotlight • 2026-03-12

As San Jose officials prepare a budget proposal that’s sure to involve significant cuts, Mayor Matt Mahan has marked out his own spending priorities for the city. The mayor’s annual March budget message, released Tuesda…

Santa Clara County brings mental health services to shelters

San José Spotlight • 2026-02-24

<p>An at-times icy relationship between San Jose and Santa Clara County seems to have thawed as the county works to bring mental health services to the city’s temporary housing sites for homeless residents. Last year, S…

Mahan Calls for Belt-Tightening in San José Budget Plan

KQED — News • 2026-03-10

Facing a $56 million shortfall, Mahan unveiled his first spending plan since launching a run for governor of California.

The field is set: Meet the candidates officially running for California governor

CalMatters — CA Politics • 2026-03-07

Eight Democrats and two Republicans have filed officially to run for California governor by the Friday deadline. The crowded field could give GOP candidates a boost.

Mahan, Swalwell, Porter Differ from Steyer and Other Governor Candidates on Single-Payer Health Care

San Jose Inside • 2026-03-04

The progressive goal of single-payer health care continues to be a staple of California Democratic platforms, even if it faces as many hurdles as ever. The post Mahan, Swalwell, Porter Differ from Steyer and Other Gover…

A podcaster gave Newsom a gun. Are California laws keeping him from taking it home?

CalMatters — CA Politics • 2026-03-06

Last year, conservative podcaster Shawn Ryan gave Gavin Newsom a SIG Sauer handgun, which the governor has yet to take home. To do so, Newsom would have to navigate a complicated web of California gun laws.

StreetSmart 14.2 – The Governor’s Race and High Speed Rail

Streetsblog SF — Bay Area • 2026-03-05

Yesterday was the legislature. Today is the Governor's Race and High-Speed Rail. The post StreetSmart 14.2 – The Governor’s Race and High Speed Rail appeared first on Streetsblog California. The post StreetSmart 14.2 – …