New study measures microplastics in the Bay smaller than human hair
A pilot study by the San Francisco Estuary Institute captures plastic particles in the Bay that are 10 times smaller than measured before, the width of a human hair.
Juneteenth flag-raising calls for action in San Mateo County
Dozens gathered Wednesday morning at the County Courtyard for Redwood City’s second Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony, where speakers honored Black history while calling attention to displacement, disparities and the work still ahead.
State budget could send San Mateo County $77M in vehicle fee relief
Redwood City could see about $3.5 million return to the general fund if Gov. Gavin Newsom approves the state budget recently passed by the California Legislature, which includes approximately $77 million to close a significant portion of the vehicle license fee owed to San Mateo County and its cities.
Menlo Park council looks to axe child care, pool hours as deficit looms
The Menlo Park City Council is pushing for more cuts to the city’s budget after staff suggested only $700,000 in service reductions, leaving the city with projected deficit of $1.8 million.
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Change of plans: Research campus to leave Menlo Park, make way for more housing
Menlo Park’s third-largest employer could leave the city, making way for a significant expansion of…
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Education
Graduates of Menlo-Atherton reflect on finding their voices and creating community
Menlo-Atherton High School’s Class of 2026 marked its graduation Friday with a call to speak freely and be heard, as student speakers reflected on identity,…
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San Mateo County
San Mateo County’s unofficial results show Camacho winning superintendent of schools race
Héctor Camacho appears to have won a closely contested race for San Mateo County Superintendent of Schools, after the latest batch of votes was processed…
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