Matt Mahan Thrives While Elaine Forbes Faces Challenges
WHO:
East Bay Times - Matt Mahan is the mayor of San Jose.
East Bay Times - Elaine Forbes is the city manager of Sausalito.
East Bay Times - Taylor Farms is a company involved in the Cyclospora outbreak investigation.
WHAT:
East Bay Times - San Jose hosted watch parties and events related to the World Cup that drew an estimated 900,000 people downtown.
East Bay Times - The attendance was about 2½ times the original projection.
East Bay Times - Elaine Forbes has been jailed and charged with misdemeanor prowling, unauthorized lodging, and theft.
East Bay Times - Prosecutors allege Forbes unlawfully entered two boats at the Sausalito Yacht Harbor and stole a woman’s clothing.
East Bay Times - Federal authorities stated that tests linking a Cyclospora outbreak to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms' affiliate in Mexico were a false positive.
East Bay Times - The investigation continues to focus on Taylor Farms shredded iceberg lettuce from growers in central Mexico, and the public is urged to avoid products subject to the company’s voluntary recall.
WHERE:
East Bay Times - The events took place in downtown San Jose.
East Bay Times - The alleged incidents involving Elaine Forbes occurred at the Sausalito Yacht Harbor.
WHEN:
East Bay Times - Elaine Forbes did not enter a plea in court.
WHY:
East Bay Times - A family spokesperson stated that Elaine Forbes suffered a mental health crisis.
HOW:
East Bay Times - The investigation into the Cyclospora outbreak is ongoing, with federal authorities urging the public to avoid certain products.
(UPDATED July 26, 2026 19:26 UTC)
San Jose recently hosted World Cup watch parties that attracted around 900,000 people, significantly surpassing initial attendance projections. Meanwhile, Elaine Forbes, the city manager of Sausalito, has been jailed on charges including misdemeanor prowling and theft, with allegations that she unlawfully entered boats at the Sausalito Yacht Harbor. In a separate matter, federal authorities have stated that tests linking a Cyclospora outbreak to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms' affiliate in Mexico were a false positive, but the investigation continues, and the public is advised to avoid products under the company's voluntary recall.