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The refund and committee closure comes less than two weeks from the June 2 primary

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Less than two weeks before the June primary, one independent expenditure committee supporting San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan's bid

Less than two weeks before the June primary, one independent expenditure committee supporting San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan's bid for governor has

The request adds to a difficult final stretch for Mahan, who remains behind several Democrats and Republicans competing for two November runoff spots.

The request adds to a difficult final stretch for Mahan, who remains behind several Democrats and Republicans competing for two November runoff spots.

Utilities, labor unions, business groups and tech leaders are trying to shape who advances to November

Outside groups have poured $74.1 million into the crowded California governor's race ahead of Tuesday's primary election as they look to propel their preferred candidates into the November runoff.

The massive sum spent through May 26 to support or oppose the eight leading candidates is more than double what was spent in 2018 — the last time

As San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has campaigned for governor the last 3½ months on a platform of results and accountability, the mayor has missed more than a third of City Council meetings, a Bay Area News Group analysis of his attendance found.