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Ex-San Mateo Community College District chancellor found guilty of tax fraud
A former San Mateo Community College District Chancellor accused of taking kickbacks from contractors and falsifying tax documents was convicted of eight felonies, leaving a jury deadlocked on another 18 charges against him.
Ravenswood opens new sports field at Los Robles–Ronald McNair
With Super Bowl XL just days away, Ravenswood City School District announced the opening of its new $4.2 million sports field at Los Robles-Ronald McNair in East Palo Alto. A grand opening event is scheduled for today, Feb. 4.
Amazon to lay off 161 employees in East Palo Alto, Mountain View
Amazon plans to lay off 161 employees in East Palo Alto and Mountain View this spring as part of another round of cuts that will affect hundreds of corporate jobs across the Bay Area, state filings show.
Guest opinion: League of Women Voters condemns force against peaceful protesters
Recent incidents, including events in Minnesota and Oregon, represent a troubling abuse of federal authority and a direct assault on core constitutional protections, including the First Amendment rights to free speech and peaceful assembly.
Local residents who have died recently: Canty, Cunningham, Jack and Rominger
Local residents who have died recently include: Joan Liddy Jack of Palo Alto; Michael Cunningham, a former Palo Alto resident; Karen Veronica Canty of Menlo Park; and Mary Frances “Fran” Rominger of Palo Alto.
Arts news: ArtLift grants, TheatreWorks’ new season and more
Palo Alto seeks artists for its ArtLift grants; TheatreWorks announces its 2026-27 season and Redwood City’s Sound Union holds its first gear swap.
Explore the local arts scene
Head to The Almanac’s Arts & Culture page for all the latest arts news: reviews of local theater performances, exhibits and book talks, as well as features on events, people, places and artwork.
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Redwood City attorney sues ‘First Amendment auditors’ after Menlo Park disputeApril 2, 2026 11:31 am
