Latest line: A good week for Matt Mahan, a bad week for Elaine Forbes

The World Cup’s afterglow brought major momentum for San Jose mayor Matt Mahan, while Sausalito city manager Elaine Forbes faced criminal charges. The article says watch parties and related events drew an estimated 900,000 people downtown—about 2½ times the original projection—ending the World Cup period with a notably stronger turnout. In Sausalito, prosecutors allege Forbes unlawfully entered two boats at the Sausalito Yacht Harbor, then stole a woman’s clothing, alongside other misdemeanor allegations including prowling and unauthorized lodging. She did not enter a plea in court, and a family spokesperson cited a mental health crisis. Separate from the local politics, U.S. federal authorities say a supposed Cyclospora link to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms’ Mexican affiliate was a false positive; investigations continue toward Taylor Farms shredded iceberg lettuce under the company’s voluntary recall.