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Betty Duong made history in November by becoming the first Vietnamese-American leader elected to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Host Nick Preciado chats with Duong about her background and vision for the future.

Today we have a conversation with Dr. Mary Ann Dewan, Superintendent of the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE). ​ Dr. Mary Ann Dewan, the Santa Clara County Superintendent of Schools, has served in education for over 33 years. Her work in education reform and change leadership is grounded in her commitment to serve the community and underserved, vulnerable youth and a mission that is centered around diversity, inclusion, equity, and social justice. Dr. Dewan is a strong advocate for the expansion of early learning services, health, and education, and believes in providing each and every child opportunities that promote high quality, equitable, and inclusive experiences. ​ The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) is a regional service agency that provides instructional, business, and technology services to the 31 school districts of Santa Clara County. They directly serve students through special education programs, alternative schools, Head Start and State Preschool programs, migrant education, and Opportunity Youth Academy. The SCCOE also provides academic and fiscal oversight and monitoring to districts in addition to the 21 Santa Clara County Board of Education authorized charter schools.​ The Office of the Superintendent provides support to the County Office, school districts and other educational agencies. [...]

No one wants to admit they are being treated for depression, bi-polar disorder or having thoughts about suicide.  The fact is, today's stressful lifestyles will overwhelm the coping mechanisms of many people.  My guest believes it's time to remove the stigma and treat mental illness "just like any other disease." Homeless encampments in commercial districts remain a visible and complex challenge.  My guest, Dr. Peter Fund, provides insights about the extent of mental illness among the homeless. Government officials appear unable to formulate a plan to address what appears to be a broader health crisis that extends beyond the scope of traditional medical care. Voters have voiced their dissatisfaction with these encampments, which reflects both a deep-seated concern for the welfare of the homeless population, safety concerns, and the health of the community at large.  The responsibility for addressing this issue has often been shuffled between state and local governments, yet the onus lies heavily on county governments such as the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors.   Dr. Fung is seeking to be elected to this Board, serving the community by implementing effective healthcare policies. He has a stated focus on tackling the mental health crisis and his intent is to replicate the stroke emergency system for mental health emergencies.  Dr. Fung provides a qualified perspective on how the County could catalyze a more proactive approach to mental health. 

San Jose mayor Matt Mahan has only been in office about a year but he's already up for re-election in March. We talk to mayor Mahan in our San Jose studio about what he's learned in the past year that informs his plans to address San Jose's most pressing issues including homelessness, housing and policing. Then we check in with Santa Clara Board of Supervisors president Susan Ellenberg about the county's priorities for the San Jose area. And we'll take your questions and suggestions for the elected leaders about what you hope to see for the South Bay in the coming year. Guests: Matt Mahan, mayor, San Jose Susan Ellenberg, president, Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors

Co-host Nick Preciado sits down with the county's top political and administrative leaders -- Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors President Susan Ellenberg and CEO James Williams -- to discuss the state of the county's mental health crisis.

Show Notes: Margaret Abe-Koga shares her journey since graduating from the university. She returned to the Bay Area and studied American government, eventually volunteered for Anna Eshoo, a San Mateo County Supervisor. She worked for her for six years before deciding to try other things. She ran a small business and started a Leadership Institute for Asian Pacific Americans at a local community college. After getting married, she decided to start a family and had her first daughter in 2001. People encouraged her to run for political office, and she ran for Santa Clara County Board of Education and Mountain View City Council. She was elected in 2006 and served as mayor in 2009 and 2020.   The Crises Mayor and City Council Responsibilities As a city council member in Mountain View, she is the first AAPI Asian American Pacific Islander female to serve on the council and is currently serving her fourth term and fifteenth year.   The council's main work is land use, planning out city development, and ensuring services for housing and residents. They are responsible for police, fire, public works, parks and recreation, and run a library. They also make land use decisions and allocate funds for services.  Mountain View is home to Google, and over the last 15 years, Margaret has worked with Google to create a business-friendly community and ensure businesses are mindful of the community. Margaret's main responsibility is to attend city council meetings. Recently, she has been working on a general plan to create a vision for the city and align projects with it.  Margaret also serves on several regional boards, including the Air Quality Management District, a clean energy authority. She spends a significant amount of time on these boards, attending meetings and meeting with constituents. She also attends community events, such as ribbon cuttings and neighborhood block parties, to get out to the community.   Dealing with Complex Issues of City Council Margaret talks about how important it is to listen to different perspectives, from libertarian to democrat, and make decisions without making it too personal. The council has a tradition of treating businesses business and not making it too personal, allowing for deliberate decision-making and voting. Margaret talks about  the challenge of handling complex issues like housing impact fees and the Brown Act, which prohibits outside discussions. To sway or persuade colleagues, Margaret works with community groups or constituents to gather their input and provide public comment time. The Importance of Policy Issues and Raising Minimum Wage Margaret discusses the importance of policy issues and the politics involved in implementing them. One of her major initiatives was raising the minimum wage in Mountain View, which now has one of the highest minimum wages in the country. However, the council did not have enough votes to pass the increase by ballot initiative. Margaret shares what she did to engage and persuade the public and convince council members to vote for the increase.  Margaret explains that the politics of policy initiatives involve figuring out who the players are, what motivates them, and who they are aligned with. She also discusses the costs and benefits of a minimum wage increase. Margaret emphasizes the importance of data in decision-making, she also highlights the importance of research, and outreach to the business community and public opinion in addressing the costs and benefits.  Working in Air Quality Management and Clean Energy Margaret talks about the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, a group of 24 elected officials representing nine counties,  responsible for ensuring clean air and pollution control. They regulate oil refineries and other pollutants, but have not set regulations yet. Recently, they banned the replacement of gas appliances in 2020 by 2029, focusing on the link between gas appliances and public health issues like asthma and lung cancer. The district is also working on reducing pollution levels in cars, as lower socioeconomic populations often live near freeways, contributing to poorer health. The district is working to combat and lower pollution levels to create more equitable communities, and to address pollution from automobile exhaust and promote more electrification with funding programs that are also available for lower-income households.  Margaret discusses her experience procuring wholesale clean energy and her journey in the industry. She shares her goal of having her own sources and building new sources of energy to increase the grid. The industry is growing rapidly, and she is excited about the innovation happening. Margaret mentions that she has been involved in the Institute of Politics, which allowed her to intern and receive a stipend for her work.  Influential Courses and Professors at Harvard Margaret mentions Professor Morris Fiorina at Stanford who taught her in a government class. She also mentions her involvement with the Asian American Association (AAA) at Harvard, which has been a significant part of her work. She talks about how her identity as an Asian American was shaped by her parents' immigrant background and realized the importance of having a voice in communities and the importance of empowering the Asian American community and communities of color. She believes that everyone has a voice in the political process and that her involvement with AAA at Harvard has helped her understand the importance of empowering communities of color.  Margaret is currently running for the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors and has a website with links to her campaign. She appreciates the interest and support from her peers, and she wishes her the best in her future endeavors. Timestamps: 04:21 What does the city council do in Mountain View?  09:21 A typical week for a city council member 14:58 Housing Impact fees  19:51 Evolving public sentiment on housing 22:51 The politics of raising the minimum wage 31:10 The impact of the minimum wage increase on housing 35:39 The link between gas stoves and asthma 39:22 What Is the Silicon Valley clean energy authority?  Websites:  https://www.mak4supervisor.com/ http://www.margaretforcouncil.com/  

In Santa Clara County, the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band is fighting for one of their most sacred sites, known as Juristac. Beginning In the late 1700s, Spanish colonizers forcibly removed the tribe from Juristac, and currently, the land is owned by a private firm that has proposed a plan to develop a mine onsite.  For the last 7 years, the tribal band, with support from many residents and local officials, has organized to block the project. They want the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors to deny the mining permit from being approved.  In this episode from Rightnowish's “From the Soil” series, producer Marisol Medina-Cadena, speaks to Valentin Lopez, Chairman of the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band.  Episode transcript This episode originally aired on Feb. 9   

In Santa Clara County, one Juneteenth block-party stood out in the middle of Downtown San Jose, where elected officials from the California Senate, state assembly, Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, city of San Jose mayor, city of Cupertino mayor, and city of Morgan Hill mayor all participated in the grand affair. This is the African American Community Service Agency's (AACSA) 41st year producing the Juneteenth in the Park Festival in San Jose.

My guest for this episode is Ron Gonzales. Ron's personal philosophy is to help improve the quality of life for others. This philosophy has guided his 45 years of technology, public policy, and non-profit professional experience. Currently, Ron serves as President and CEO of the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley. The Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life for Silicon Valley Latinos. From 1999-2006, Ron served as Mayor of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley and the nation's 10th largest city. His achievements included nationally recognized initiatives for strong neighborhoods, improved public education, and effective solutions to affordable housing and regional transportation projects. Ron served for eight years (1989-1996) on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors and was a two-time mayor and member of the Sunnyvale City Council (1979-87). He is Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Presencia, LLC which provides marketing and sales consulting services. Additionally, Ron worked as an executive with the Hewlett-Packard Company, in the areas of marketing, human resources, and corporate philanthropy. Ron currently serves as Chair of the Silicon Valley Capital Club Board of Governors, Board member and board Chair for SV@Home, and Board Member of KIPP Northern California Public Charter Schools.  Here's what to expect during the episode: How do you attract and retain diversity on nonprofit boards? What are practical ways to improve board diversity? How can a culture of inclusion foster board diversity? What are the methods that can be employed to implement board diversification? What is the most crucial factor in having an effective board? Connect with Ron! Website: https://www.hfsv.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HispanicFoundationSV/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hispanicfoundationsv/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/hfsvpage LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hispanic-foundation-of-silicon-valley/ Go to: https://hilandconsulting.org/trustbuilding to get your free: Trust Building Action Plan. Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors' Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

When it comes to your career progression, are you actively “leaning in” to create impact and making a difference or are you passively leaning back in your seat, letting opportunities slip passed you? You may be familiar with Sheryl Sandberg's book, “Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead”, where she shares her perspective on what women need to do to move up in the business world, which is: to press ahead, to project confidence, to "sit at the table" and physically lean in to make herself heard. Meet Anna Dapelo-Garcia, Founder & President of Lean In Latinas, who shares her story of wanting to pass on the lessons she learned to the younger generation of Latina women. After visiting the Lean In Organization's website, she decided to click and create a “Circle”. And that is the beginning of Lean in Latinas and Anna's journey of paying it forward. Anna Dapelo-Garcia is an Inclusion, Diversity and Health Equity Leader at Stanford Health Care. She is also the Founder and President of Lean In Latinas. Anna has received numerous awards over the years and in 2015, she became the Founder of Lean In Latinas and was appointed as a Regional Program Leader by LeanIn.Org. Anna was featured in The New York Times for her role in creating Lean In Latinas, now a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Anna has also been featured in Forbes, National Public Radio (NPR) and the Wall Street Journal. In this episode, Anna shares her story of bringing Lean in Latinas to life, why you should never turn down an opportunity, the importance of your personal brand, and the benefits of having diversity in mentorship. Visit https://www.iambeyondbarriers.com where you will find show notes and links to all the resources in this episode, including the best way to get in touch with Anna. Highlights: [02:54] Bringing Lean In Latinas to life [10:13] Never turn down an opportunity [13:22] Gaining clarity on your strengths [19:14] The importance of your personal brand [26:14] Seeking out feedback [32:13] Benefits of having diversity in mentorship [37:55] Anna's advice to women on accelerating success Quotes: “Every day you have an opportunity to determine your brand and how you want to be remembered.” – Anna Dapelo-Garcia “Be loud and proud of who you are and how you contribute to the world.” – Anna Dapelo-Garcia “Constructive feedback is a great opportunity to hone in on your skills.” - Anna Dapelo-Garcia “Mentors are critical at every stage of your career, whether you are an emerging professional or a CEO.” - Anna Dapelo-Garcia “Confidence is a game changer. Once you get it, it's like the sun came up.” - Anna Dapelo-Garcia About Anna Dapelo-Garcia: Anna Dapelo-Garcia is an Inclusion, Diversity and Health Equity Leader at Stanford Health Care. She is also the Founder and President of Lean In Latinas. Anna acquired a Master of Public Administration from the University of San Francisco and a Bachelor of Arts degree in management from Saint Mary's College. In 2013 she was named as a Silicon Valley Business Journal Woman of Influence and graduated from the Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) Leadership Institute program. In 2017, she was named as the Woman of the Year by the Women's Health Care Executives. She also served as a State Commissioner with the California State Senate for Cost Control in State Government. She was vice chair and board member for the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley and is currently serving as vice chair and board member for the University of San Francisco. In 2015, she became the Founder of Lean In Latinas and was appointed as a Regional Program Leader by LeanIn.Org. Anna was featured in The New York Times for her role in creating Lean In Latinas, now a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. In 2018, she received a Top Latino Leaders Award by the National Diversity Council in Los Angeles. In 2019, Anna was appointed by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors to the Women's Equality 2020 Leadership Council and in 2021 she was appointed to the Santa Clara County Hate Crimes Task Force. In March 2019, she was chosen by the Silicon Valley Business Journal for a Latino Leadership award. Anna has also been featured in Forbes, National Public Radio (NPR) and the Wall Street Journal. Links: Website: https://leaninlatinas.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-dapelo-garcia-927baa5/  

Join us for this special program in The Commonwealth Club's series recognizing recipients of The Club's 2020 Distinguished Citizens Award. This program honors Rod Diridon, Sr., a staunch transportation and environmental advocate for most of his life. As The San Jose Mercury News observed, "Along the way to having a passenger station named in his honor that has become the catalyst for the next iteration of San Jose's downtown, he chaired the first campaign in California for a sales tax for transit, helped create the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, and organized the joint powers boards for rail construction projects. He has chaired dozens of charitable nonprofit organizations dealing with issues in transportation, the environment, parks, local history and journalism." From 1993 to 2014, Mr. Diridon served as executive director of the Mineta Transportation Institute, a transportation policy research center created in 1991 by Congress. He is known as the father of modern transit service in Silicon Valley and has chaired more than 100 international, national, state and local programs, most related to transit and the environment. He frequently provides legislative testimony on sustainability. Mr. Diridon was appointed in 2001 and 2005 by Governors Davis and Schwarzenegger, respectively, to the California High Speed Rail Authority Board, of which he is chair emeritus. He's past chair of the American Public Transportation Association, was elected chair of the U.S. High Speed Rail Association's Board, and served for 6 years as North American vice chair of the International Transit Association in Brussels. His political career began in 1971 as the youngest person ever elected to the Saratoga City Council. He retired in 1995 because of term limits after completing five terms on and six times chairing both the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors and Transit Board. He's the only person to chair the San Francisco Bay Area's (119 cities, 27 transit agencies, and 9 counties) three regional governments: The Metropolitan Transportation Commission, the Air Quality Management District, and the Association of Bay Area Governments. He chaired nine successful rail system development project boards. In 1995 the region's main train station was renamed the “San Jose Diridon Station” upon his retirement. Mr. Diridon is now focused on combating climate change by convening the Rotary Climate Action Council. Conversing with Mr. Diridon will be Nuria Fernandez, a 35-year veteran of the transportation industry. In addition to her role with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, she serves as chair of the American Public Transportation Association. Come for a salute to one of the country's most highly regarded transportation leaders and an engaging conversation about the future of transit, especially in a time of pandemics, fires, hurricanes and floods. Bring your questions as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:08 – Court orders 50% transferred or released from San Quentin Brad O'Connell is Assistant Director of the First District Appellate Project. 0:15 – What's happening inside James King is a state campaigner with the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, and was formerly incarcerated in San Quentin. 0:34 – Local explainer: Berkeley Mayor's race Francis Dinkelspiel is co-founder and executive editor of Berkeleyside, where she's covering Berkeley elections. 0:46 – Vallejo mayoral candidate Hakeem Brown has a history of domestic violence Geoffrey King (goes by Geoff) is an attorney and journalist, and founder of Open Vallejo, a new non-profit newsroom. He just published an investigation into Vallejo City Council-member and Mayoral candidate Hakeem Brown, revealing his history of domestic violence and abuse. 1:08 – In California, a State Senator represents more people than the average member of Congress. And there's an open seat in the Bay: Senate District 15, covering big chunk of San Jose and the surrounding area. Voters will face a choice between two Democrats, which can make it hard to suss out the differences, so we walk them both through their positions on some of the biggest policy fights at the ballot and in the legislature. 1:09 – Ann Ravel is formerly an Obama Appointee on the Federal Election Commission. 1:34 – David Cortese is currently a member of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. The post Appeals court: ‘Worst epidemiological disaster' San Quentin must release or transfer 50% of prisoners to combat COVID; Plus: Berkeley and Vallejo Mayor's races; and CA Senate District 15 candidates Ann Ravel vs Dave Cortese appeared first on KPFA.

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SPEAKERS Sam Liccardo Mayor of San Jose Cindy Chavez President, Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors Jeff Smith M.D., J.D., Executive Officer, Santa Clara County Dr. Terry Christensen Host and Executive Producer, CreaTV; Professor and Chair Emeritus, Political Science Department, San Jose State University—Moderator In response to the Coronavirus Covid-19 outbreak, this program took place and was recorded live via video conference, for an online audience only, and was live-streamed from The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco on April 24th, 2020.

Supervisor Cindy Chavez is the president of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, representing more than a half million people in East, Central and South San Jose. When the coronavirus crisis first hit our region, Supervisor Chavez jumped right into action by negotiating testing sites, ramping up testing and getting numbers out to the public. In this episode, SVCF President and CEO Nicole Taylor speaks with Supervisor Cindy Chavez about the effects of the COVID-19 health crisis in this region, and how the progress of many cross-sector partnerships is responding to these needs and preparing for the future of these communities. Supervisor Chavez is working relentlessly with Santa Clara County’s health care system and hospitals to equip front line medical workers with protective gear and raise money for more ventilators for patients. Along with other Silicon Valley leaders, Supervisor Chavez helped launch Silicon Valley Strong, a regional movement in response to the pandemic. In SVCF’s Philanthropy Now podcast series, we explore trends in the world of philanthropy, social impact initiatives in Silicon Valley and beyond, and we look at how SVCF promotes innovative philanthropic solutions to challenging problems. Access the full show notes at siliconvalleycf.org

Why did people who previously supported Democratic Presidential candidates vote for President Trump? County Supervisor, Joe Simitian, wanted to find out. So, he visited three counties in three separate states where he spoke with people from all walks of life. As he says, he went to do three things: to listen, to learn, and to understand. His conversations, and more importantly his desire to listen, yielded wonderful results and built connections with people across our great nation. In his interview he also offers practical tips to help us as individuals have these extremely important conversations in our own lives. More About Joe Simitian, County Supervisor, Santa Clara County Joe Simitian is the County Supervisor for the Fifth District of Santa Clara County, representing Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Stanford, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, and Saratoga, along with portions of Sunnyvale and San Jose. He was elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2012 and in June of 2016 was re-elected with 89.4% of the vote. Joe's public service over the years includes stints as a member of the California State Senate, the California State Assembly, Mayor of Palo Alto, President of the Palo Alto School Board, and an earlier term on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Joe brings to his work a wide-ranging perspective and background -- service at all levels of state and local government; hands-on experience in the private sector, as well as professional education and training particularly applicable to his work in public service. Clara County

Why did people who previously supported Democratic Presidential candidates vote for President Trump? County Supervisor, Joe Simitian, wanted to find out. So, he visited three counties in three separate states where he spoke with people from all walks of life. As he says, he went to do three things: to listen, to learn, and to understand. His conversations, and more importantly his desire to listen, yielded wonderful results and built connections with people across our great nation. In his interview he also offers practical tips to help us as individuals have these extremely important conversations in our own lives. More About Joe Simitian, County Supervisor, Santa Clara County Joe Simitian is the County Supervisor for the Fifth District of Santa Clara County, representing Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Stanford, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, and Saratoga, along with portions of Sunnyvale and San Jose. He was elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2012 and in June of 2016 was re-elected with 89.4% of the vote. Joe's public service over the years includes stints as a member of the California State Senate, the California State Assembly, Mayor of Palo Alto, President of the Palo Alto School Board, and an earlier term on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Joe brings to his work a wide-ranging perspective and background -- service at all levels of state and local government; hands-on experience in the private sector, as well as professional education and training particularly applicable to his work in public service. Clara County

  Bio Ron Gonzales (@rongon2000) is President and CEO of the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley. Gonzales has over 35 years of technology and public policy experience. Prior to leading the Hispanic Foundation, Gonzales was Founder, Chairman and CEO of Presencia, LLC. Presencia, LLC provides marketing and sales consulting services in the government, education, enterprise and SMB markets. Previously, Ron served as Mayor of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley and the nation’s 10thth largest city from 1999-2006. His achievements included nationally recognized initiatives that strengthened neighborhoods, improved public education, and ensured the economic vitality of the city with high quality public services and effective solutions to affordable housing and regional transportation projects.   Before his election as Mayor, Gonzales worked as an executive with the Hewlett-Packard Company, in the areas of marketing, human resources, and corporate philanthropy. Gonzales served for eight years (1989-1996) on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. As a two-time mayor and member of the Sunnyvale City Council (1979-87), Gonzales helped initiate governmental efficiency measures that were recognized in the best-selling book Reinventing Government. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees for Notre Dame de Namur University, KIPP Bay Area Schools, and Save The Bay. He is married to Guisselle Nuñez and they live in downtown San Jose.   Resources   Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley   Latino Leaders Speak: Personal Stories of Struggle and Triumph by Mickey Ibarra   Elon Musk raises red flags with the securities and exchange commission, the City of New York caps ride sharing licenses, and Ron Gonzalez ios my guest   News Roundup   Elon Musk raises flags over privatization tweet   Elon Musk raised red flags with the Securities and Exchange Commission when he tweeted last Tuesday “Am considering taking Tesla private at $420. Funding secured.” That share price was about 20% above the stock’s trading price earlier that day.  According to the Wall Street Journal, the SEC is probing whether there was any factual basis to Musk’s tweet. If not, Musk may have violated securities regulations by giving false or misleading information to the public. It’s also looking into whether Musk’s tweet was designed to pump Tesla’s share price in advance of some $920 million in convertible bonds the company has coming due in March that the company may have to tap into its cash flow to pay down if it can’t raise the funds from investors.   New York City caps ride sharing licenses   The City of New York became the first U.S. city to cap the number of licenses it issues to ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft. The New York City Council voted 39-6 to approve the measure, which livery and yellow cab drivers hailed, as they’ve seen their hourly wages decline, as Uber and Lyft have increased their number of drivers from 25,000 to 80,000 over the last three years in the city. Uber and Lyft issued statements against the cap, saying that it would lead to an increase in fares. Lyft spokesman Joseph Okpaku said the move would specifically harm communities of color and passengers in the outer boroughs.   Tribune kills $3.9 billion Sinclair deal   Tribune Media has killed its $3.9 billion deal with Sinclair citing breach of contract. Tribune us arguing the 15-month deal has taken too long and that Sinclair has been too aggressive with regulators. The announcement came following the FCC’s 4-0 decision to refer the merger to an administrative law judge. It also came amidst a new class-action lawsuit brought by national advertisers and a DOJ investigation into whether Tribune and Sinclair colluded to fix advertising sales rates.   Instagram added more users than Snap’s total usership   Snapchat parent Snap Inc. reported a 2% drop in its monthly usership in the second quarter—its first reported decline since its founding in 2011--to about 188 million monthly users. Competitor Instagram’s monthly usership, on the other hand, now stands at 1 billion. This translated to a $353 million revenue loss for Snap, which was up by 2 percentage points in after-hours trading Monday to 12.57 per share.   Pentagon limits fitness devices in sensitive areas   Finding that fitness devices posed a “significant risk” to military personnel, the Pentagon issued an order last week restricting military personnel from wearing fitness tracking devices in sensitive locations. The new order allows commanders to decide whether to ban the devices in their specific area, based on the nature of the military activities happening there. For example, using tracking devices in training areas, such as Fort Hood, would be less of a concern than using the devices in less secure areas during military operations abroad. The new rule is a response to the fact that fitness app Strava publishes a Heatmap that shows where in the world its subscribers, including military personnel, have been exercising, which can shed light on classified troop movements. Facebook to require more information from page managers   Finally, Facebook announced a new authorization process for page managers that will make it more difficult for fake accounts to maintain Facebook pages. The new process will require page managers to secure their account with two-factor authentication. Facebook says it will also be more transparent about who manages each page by adding a “People Who Manage This Page” section. It will also show when pages have been merged. Facebook says it will begin enforcing the new standards later this month and eventually roll out the changes to Instagram as well.

Zoe Lofgren has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1995. She represents the 19th District of California, based in the “Capital of Silicon Valley,” San Jose. A lifelong Bay Area resident and the daughter of a truck driver, Zoe attended public schools in Palo Alto and attended Stanford University on a scholarship, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in political science in 1970. She attended, with the help of a scholarship, Santa Clara University School of Law, graduating cum laude in 1975. She served as a member of Congressman Don Edwards’ staff for eight years in both his San Jose and Washington DC offices. While practicing and teaching immigration law, she was first elected to the San Jose Evergreen Community College Board in 1979. In 1980, she was elected to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors where she served for 14 years. Following Congressman Don Edwards’ retirement in 1994 after 32 years in Congress, Zoe was elected to the House of Representatives. She currently serves on the House Judiciary Committee, the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, and the Committee on House Administration As the highest ranking Democrat and former chair of the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security, and a longtime immigration attorney and law professor, Zoe is recognized as an established champion of comprehensive immigration reform and a national leader in immigration policy. During the 113th Congress she played a key role in negotiating a comprehensive reform bill in the House Representatives as part of an eight-person bipartisan working group. Interview by Daniel Kunkel Produced by Scott Bolin Song by Joel Adam Russell

(October 24, 2012) Ken Yeager from Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors and Professor Abby King discuss current food policies and what can be done to improve healthy eating across the board.

Senator Joe Simitian was elected to the California State Senate in November 2004 to represent the 11th State Senate District, which includes portions of San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties. His public service over the years includes stints as a State Assemblymember, member of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, Mayor of Palo Alto and President of the Palo Alto School Board. He has also served as an election observer/supervisor in El Salvador and Bosnia, and participated in refugee relief and resettlement efforts in Albania and Kosovo. In the Senate, Simitian chairs the Select Committee on Privacy and the Environmental Quality Committee. He also serves as a member of numerous other committees. Senator Simitian received his BA with academic honors, from The Colorado College. He also holds his Masters in International Policy Studies from Stanford University, a Masters in City Planning and a law degree from UC Berkeley. The Capitol Weekly identified Simitian as one of the half-dozen Most Effective members of the Legislature. San Jose Magazine has repeatedly recognized him as one of the Power 100 of Silicon Valley, and in 2003 Simitian was selected by Scientific American magazine as one of the Scientific American 50 Leaders in Technology from around the world. Joe Simitian and his work have been quoted or noted in publications as diverse as the Atlantic Monthly, Conde Nast Traveller, Mother Jones, People Magazine, and Scientific American. His many media appearances range from CNN to the Dr. Phil Show, and he has been on our show two times before. He is our privacy hero! You can learn more about Senator Simitian at www.sen.ca.gov or www.sentatorsimitian.com. Senator Simitian is on the following committees: Environmental Quality Committee, CHAIR Budget Committee, Member Education Committee, Member Energy, Utilities, and Communications Committee, Member Natural Resources and Water Committee, Member Transportation and Housing Committee, Member SELECT COMMITTEES Select Committee on Privacy, CHAIR Select Committee on Delta Conservation, Conveyance and Governance, CHAIR Select Committee on Delta Stewardship and Sustainability, Member Select Committee on Climate Change and AB 32 Implementation, Member

Joe Simitian was elected to the California State Senate in November 2004 to represent the 11th State Senate District, which includes portions of San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties. His public service over the years includes stints as a State Assemblymember, member of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, Mayor of Palo Alto and President of the Palo Alto School Board. He has also served as an election observer/supervisor in El Salvador and Bosnia, and participated in refugee relief and resettlement efforts in Albania and Kosovo. In the Senate, Simitian chairs the Environmental Quality Committee and serves as a member of the following committees: Budget & Fiscal Review, where he is Chair of Subcommittee #2 on Resources, Environmental Protection and Transportation; Education; Energy, Utilities & Communications; Natural Resources & Water; and Transportation & Housing. Simitian received his Bachelor of Arts degree, with academic honors, from The Colorado College. He also holds a Master of Arts degree in International Policy Studies from Stanford University, a Master in City Planning degree from the University of California at Berkeley, and a Juris Doctor law degree from the University of California at Berkeley (Boalt Hall). The California Journal identified Simitian as among those at the "Top of the Class" during his first term in the Legislature. More recently, the Capitol Weekly identified Simitian as one of the half-dozen "Most Effective" members of the Legislature. San Jose Magazine has repeatedly recognized him as one of the "Power 100 of Silicon Valley", and in 2003 Simitian was selected by Scientific American magazine as one of the "Scientific American 50" Leaders in Technology from around the world. Simitian and his work have been quoted or noted in publications as diverse as the Atlantic Monthly, Conde Nast Traveller, Mother Jones, People Magazine, and Scientific American. His media appearances range from CNN to the "Dr. Phil Show", from CTV (Canadian Television) to ABC Radio National in Australia. You can learn more about Senator Simitian at www.sen.ca.gov or www.sentatorsimitian.com.

Joe Simitian was elected to the California State Senate in November 2004 to represent the 11th State Senate District, which includes parts of San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties. His public service over the years includes stints as a State Assemblymember, member of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, Mayor of Palo Alto and President of the Palo Alto School Board. He has also served as an election observer/supervisor in El Salvador and Bosnia, and participated in refugee relief and resettlement efforts in Albania and Kosovo. In the Senate, Simitian chairs the Environmental Quality Committee and serves as a member of the following committees: Budget and Fiscal Review; Business, Professions and Economic Development; Education; Energy, Utilities and Communications; Environmental Quality; and Transportation and Housing. He is also one of two Democratic members on the Budget Subcommittee on Education. He also holds a Master of Arts degree in International Policy Studies from Stanford University, a Master in City Planning degree from the University of California at Berkeley, and a Juris Doctor law degree from the University of California at Berkeley (Boalt Hall). The California Journal identified Simitian as among those at the "Top of the Class" during his first term in the Legislature. San Jose Magazine has repeatedly recognized him as one of the "Power 100 of Silicon Valley", and in 2003 Simitian was selected by Scientific American magazine as one of the "Scientific American 50" Leaders in Technology from around the world.Senator Simitian and his work have been quoted or noted in publications as diverse as the Atlantic Monthly, Conde Nast Traveller, Mother Jones, People Magazine, and Scientific American. His media appearances range from CNN to the "Dr. Phil Show", from CTV (Canadian Television) to ABC Radio National in Australia. Simitian brings to his work a unique perspective and background - service at all levels of local government; hands-on experience in the private sector as a public schools attorney, businessman, and certified city planner; a breadth of international interests and experience; as well as professional education and training particularly applicable to his work in the Legislature. http://www.senatorsimitian.com/