USGS campus in Menlo Park approaches end of era while next chapter remains a question
After nearly five years, the U.S. Geological Survey’s gradual move from Menlo Park to Moffett Field in Mountain View is now in its final stages.
Court ruling deals blow to housing law on split lots
In a decision that could upend zoning policies and housing plans in Palo Alto and more than 100 other California cities, a Los Angeles judge ruled this week that a recent law that allows duplexes and triplexes in single-family zones is invalid in charter cities.
Las Lomitas superintendent returns from medical leave after leukemia diagnosis
Las Lomitas Elementary School District Superintendent Beth Polito returned to work in January after taking medical leave in June 2023 after being diagnosed with leukemia at the start of June. Polito is still in the recovery phase but has been supported by others in the district who are excited to have her back in her…
Inside the recount: Election workers examine every vote in District 16 race
San Mateo County is processing about 40,000 ballots as part of the recount operation, which was initially planned to be a manual recount but then changed to a machine recount at the request of Jonathan Padilla, an ally of former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo.
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Man punched, robbed at knifepoint in North Fair Oaks
The man was getting out of his car around 12:31 a.m. on Sunday, April 21,…
Education
Las Lomitas educators rally for better pay
More than 40 Las Lomitas Elementary School District educators and supporters gathered at the school board meeting in La Entrada Middle School’s atrium on April…
San Mateo County
Peninsula couple aims to reduce single-use plastic with eco-friendly cleaning products company Greatfill
Mika Peterman and Joel Brown have launched Greatfill, transforming plastic waste reduction with their refillable, eco-friendly product line.
