Sheep vs. robot ‘mow off’ at Earth Day event highlights ways to curb carbon emissions
This year’s Atherton Earth Day celebration, on a sunny Sunday afternoon, featured the ultimate showdown: a “mow off” between sheep vs. robotic lawnmower, in a battle to see who could do a better job clearing out weeds and grass. The winner? The sheep of course (in a vote of 103-to-20).
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.
Obituaries: Local residents who died recently
Courtesy iStock photos. Local residents who died recently include: Hope Raymond, 94, a devoted advocate for spiritual and social justice who lived a rich life as an educator, author, and pastor and who lived in the cities of Pleasanton and Palo Alto, where she played a pivotal role in making Palo Alto a sanctuary city…
Peek inside Belle Haven Community Campus before May 18 grand opening
A polished, sleek two-story complex befitting a high-tech company will greet the crowd at 100 Terminal Ave. in the historically underserved Belle Haven neighborhood.
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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…
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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.