The Latest Breaking News from Matt Mahan

California’s billionaires pour cash into elections as big tech seeks new allies

As Gavin Newsom departs, ultra-wealthy flex wealth and influence to fight regulation and keep the boom going

The Guardian - US · Feb 15

Matt Mahan, mayor of San Jose, announces run for governor of California

The former tech entrepreneur joins a sprawling but stagnant field to succeed Gavin Newsom

The Guardian - US · Jan 29

A Little Place Called Home?

San Jose is delivering low-cost tiny homes for people living on the streets of California’s third-largest city — as long as the state continues to fund it.

Capital & Main · Dec 11, 2025

San Jose’s Democratic mayor defends plan to arrest homeless people who refuse shelter

Mayor Matt Mahan’s policy is that those who refuse shelter on three occasions will be detained, arrested, or hospitalized

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

California city may start arresting homeless people who refuse offer of shelter

Approximately 187,000 people are sleeping on the streets statewide

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2025

Musk Responds After California Man Hit With Felony Vandalism for Keying a Tesla

Musk responded after San Jose police arrested a man for felony vandalism after he was caught on a Tesla's security cameras keying the vehicle.

Latin Times · Mar 19, 2025

Immigration Enforcement Blitz Results In Nearly 1,000 Arrests

Trump administration's immigration crackdown, deportations of Colombian citizens, and responses in Washington State and San Jose, California.

Top News · Jan 28, 2025

California’s homelessness 'solution' is a $1 billion deal for 1,200 tiny homes that might not even come with a bathroom

A year later, few are buying.

Fortune · Jun 11, 2024

California Senate Candidate Adam Schiff Carjacked Before Campaign Dinner

Rep. Adam Schiff and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan face challenges, while San Francisco Mayor London Breed proposes initiatives to address urban safety concerns.

Top News · Apr 26, 2024

Violent Altercation Involving Mayor's Security Guard In Downtown San Jose

Violent altercation involving Mayor Matt Mahan's security guard sparks discussions on public safety and legislative reforms in urban areas.

Top News · Apr 25, 2024