Legislators submit bill to make free community college permanent for residents living in San Mateo County

February 7, 2026

Making free college a permanent program in the San Mateo County Community College District took another big step in the current legislative cycle through Senate Bill 968 that seeks to break cost barriers to education for county residents.

The bill submitted to the state legislature Wednesday is authored by state Sen. Josh Becker, D-Menlo Park, in partnership with assemblymembers Marc Berman, D-Palo Alto, and Diane Papan, D-San Mateo. It’s the first official step in getting the state’s approval to make permanent the successful pilot program that has increased enrollment and opportunity for students.

Largest renewable energy project in the U.S. is powering San Mateo County

August 19, 2026

The largest renewable energy infrastructure project in the United States is now providing clean electricity to customers across the western energy grid–including in San Mateo County!

Largest renewable energy project in the U.S. is powering San Mateo County

The SunZia project includes a wind farm with over 900 turbines, located in New Mexico, capable of generating up to 3500 MW of renewable energy and a 550-mile transmission line that runs through New Mexico and Arizona to deliver power to California and Arizona. SunZia has the capacity to generate more than three times as much energy as the next largest wind farms in the country, and it singlehandedly nearly doubles

Creating Change Summer 2026 Edition

August 12, 2026

I hope you had a wonderful Fourth of July on this 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding.

CA pushes back on Trump cuts, making clean cars more affordable for first-time EV drivers

August 11, 2026

EV Rebates Web Graphic

As the federal government dismantles clean transportation programs, California is pushing back. In addition to support for electric vehicle infrastructure and mass transit, the state is getting drivers directly into clean cars! Starting later this summer, the state will offer instant discounts to first-time buyers of new and used zero-emission vehicles. Once again, California is leading the way towards making climate and pollution solutions accessible and affordable.

California is committed to helping drivers clear the hurdle of getting their first electric vehicle (EV). Although the federal

Senator Becker Statement on 80 Willow Road Development Proposal

August 6, 2026

Senator Josh Becker (D–Menlo Park) issued the following statement regarding the proposed development at 80 Willow Road in Menlo Park:

“The mammoth project proposed for development at 80 Willow Road in Menlo Park was, and continues to be, the prime example of why the builders remedy process needs major reforms.

“That’s why I introduced legislation to reform the housing element approval process and protect our cities from those seeking to exploit the system. The bill would have prevented builders remedy projects if a city submitted a compliant housing element, even if the state didn’t give its

Legislators submit bill to make free community college permanent for residents living in San Mateo County

Largest renewable energy project in the U.S. is powering San Mateo County

Creating Change Summer 2026 Edition

CA pushes back on Trump cuts, making clean cars more affordable for first-time EV drivers

Senator Becker Statement on 80 Willow Road Development Proposal

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