Express: Invasive beetle found in San Mateo County | New executive selected for San Mateo County Superior Court

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Invasive beetle found in San Mateo County

A beetle the size of a sesame seed, responsible for killing thousands of trees in Southern California, has been confirmed in Redwood Shores.

New executive selected for the San Mato County’s superior court

A new court executive officer has been selected for the San Mateo County Superior Court, according to court officials.

Guest opinion: Woodside will miss its housing numbers, and it’s not its fault.

A Woodside resident argues that restrictive septic systems rules will prevent more housing from being built in San Mateo County.

Evan Low concedes Silicon Valley congressional race to Sam Liccardo

State Assemblymember Evan Low has conceded the race for Silicon Valley’s hottest congressional seat — sending former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo to Washington, D.C.

Blog: When can a woman be president of the U.S.?

Women have struggled for years for equality, and yet we still haven’t been able to
elect a woman to the highest office in this land. Why?

Anti-slavery measure Prop. 6 fails, allowing forced labor to continue in California prisons

Other states, including Nevada, are deleting references to slavery in their constitutions and banning forced prison labor. California voters rejected that path when they turned down Prop. 6. In a setback to California’s reparations effort.

California empowered immigrants to speak up at work. Trump could end their protections

California wants to protect witnesses in workplace investigations from deportation, but the Biden administration program for undocumented employees is at risk with Donald Trump’s return to the White House.

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Author event: Peter Godfrey-Smith

In “Living on Earth,” Australian philosopher Peter Godfrey-Smith asks readers to see living organisms as active causes of the evolutionary process. Kepler’s Books hosts Godfrey-Smith and the hosts of podcast Philosophy Talk for a live episode recording.

Art: ‘Celebrations’
The Main Gallery presents a group show highlighting works by its member artists in a variety of media. Receptions take place Nov. 9 and Dec. 14, 5–7 p.m.

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