Columnists California’s chronic deficit looms again as Newsom prepares his last state budget By Dan Walters Oct 21, 2025 It seems like just yesterday that Gov. Gavin Newsom and state legislators enacted a state budget that papered over a $20 billion gap between i…
Local News New finance director for San Mateo Daily Journal staff report Aug 23, 2025 Abby Veeser has been named as the new finance director for the city of San Mateo, bringing more than 25 years of municipal government experien…
Local News Featured San Mateo halts public campaign financing plans By Alyse DiNapoli, Daily Journal staff Aug 4, 2025 Despite approving other campaign finance reforms, San Mateo decided to stop short of pursuing a public financing program for City Council candidates.
Guest Perspectives Trump and Newsom are stealing from our children to avoid hard choices By David Crane Jul 16, 2025 For all of their differences, Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump have one thing in common: both are stealing from the future to pay …
Columnists Reaganomics with a red hat and cake By Annie Tsai Updated Aug 11, 2025 Take trickle-down economics, throw in some Marie Antoinette and Julius Caesar for good measure, and my friends, I present to you the One Big B…
Local News Featured South San Francisco adopts budget with deficit By Alyse DiNapoli, Daily Journal staff Updated Jul 22, 2025 South City officially adopted its 2025-26 budget with a $12 million general fund deficit.
Local News Featured Half Moon Bay passes budget By Holly Rusch, Daily Journal staff Jun 27, 2025 The Half Moon Bay City Council passed its budget for the upcoming 2025-26 fiscal year at its meeting June 17, as it grapples with a structural…
Local News Featured Redwood City approves next budget By Ana Mata, Daily Journal staff Jun 25, 2025 The Redwood City Council approved its fiscal year 2025-26 budget, which is in good standing and reflects the council’s priorities such as city…
Local News Featured Burlingame passes 2025-26 budget By Holly Rusch, Daily Journal staff Jun 25, 2025 The Burlingame City Council passed its budget for the upcoming 2025-26 fiscal year — which balances the city’s basic expenditures but must pla…
