Rebecca’s Record
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Rebecca Eisenberg in the Headlines
A timeline of reporting on Rebecca Eisenberg’s conduct, the document dispute and board accountability. Follow the links to read the full stories, including her responses.
Water district board member removed from meeting after shouting match; sues agency as re-election looms
The Mercury News · October 13, 2026 · News
Feud between water agency and board member escalates with lawsuit, investigation
Palo Alto Daily Post · October 12, 2026 · News
The Daily Post reports on a newly released investigation finding that Eisenberg violated district ethics policies in her treatment of former District Counsel Carlos Orellana, and on her federal lawsuit against Valley Water. Eisenberg alleges retaliation for opposing a dam project and exposing gender bias, and says the report was released to harm her re-election bid. The lawsuit’s allegations have not been adjudicated.
Appeals court upholds order to return investigation reports
Palo Alto Daily Post · January 18, 2026 · News
Reporting on the appellate ruling affirming a preliminary injunction requiring return of the reports. This concerns an interim civil order, rather than a criminal conviction or a final resolution of every claim.
Court orders return of district documents
San José Spotlight · September 3, 2024 · News
Coverage of the Superior Court’s return order and the district’s reported legal costs. Eisenberg disputes the lawsuit’s purpose and says she was entitled to review the material.
Valley Water moves to sue its own director
San José Spotlight · April 3, 2024 · News
Reporting on the district’s announced legal action over removed investigation documents, including Eisenberg’s objections.
Board censures Eisenberg and removes responsibilities
San José Spotlight · March 14, 2024 · News
Coverage of the censure votes and disciplinary measures, with statements from Eisenberg and members of the public.
Investigation finds harassment and abusive conduct
San José Spotlight · February 16, 2024 · News
Reporting describes substantiated findings in the district-commissioned investigation. Eisenberg disputed the findings and characterized the investigation as retaliation.
Confidential documents dispute prompts censure hearing
Mountain View Voice · February 14, 2024 · News
Early coverage of the document-removal dispute and the decision to hold a censure hearing. Eisenberg acknowledged taking the printout and denied acting illegally.
Workplace discrimination complaints emerge
San José Spotlight · February 4, 2023 · News
Early reporting on workplace allegations and Eisenberg’s competing allegations of sexism. The complaints were allegations at the time of this article.
Check the Public Record
Valley Water’s official censure announcement
Valley Water · March 14, 2024 · Official agency record
The agency reports two 6–1 censure votes, including findings of discriminatory harassment, abusive conduct and improper direction to staff, and a 5–2 vote for additional disciplinary actions.
Underlying board agenda and investigation materials
Valley Water · March 14, 2024 · Board file 24-0282
Read the board materials concerning the investigation and proposed response to substantiated misconduct.
Selected reporting and public records updated October 14, 2026. Summaries are provided by the campaign. Historical actions are dated; allegations, investigation findings and court orders are identified in context. Follow each source for the full reporting and responses.