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Employee allegations roil county elections chief race

Retaliation, discrimination and a workplace culture driven by fear are among the allegations former and current employees have raised against San Mateo County elections chief candidate Jim Irizarry.

Sacred Heart Prep Class of 2026 takes next steps across the country

Sacred Heart Preparatory in Atherton celebrated its 128th graduating class at a commencement ceremony on May 21. This year, 157 students crossed the stage at Gator Nation Field.

Silicon Valley International School celebrates Class of 2026

The Silicon Valley International School held its 12th grade commencement ceremony on May 21, celebrating the academic achievements of its class of 16 students at Willow Campus in Menlo Park.

Nearly 180 affordable homes open after massive North Fair Oaks fire

Nearly 180 affordable apartments have opened in North Fair Oaks less than two years after an eight-alarm fire destroyed the Middlefield Junction construction site, county officials announced on Friday.

Padoca Brazilian Bakery opens in San Bruno

From classic French to Asian-inspired, there’s no shortage of bakeries along the Peninsula. But the latest bakery to open isn’t offering croissants or trendy salt bread – instead, you’ll find Brazilian favorites such as pão de queijo and bolo de rolo.

Blog: It’s smelly. It’s noisy. And it’s definitely worth a visit.

It’s a wonderful time to visit the Shorebird Egret Rookery in Mountain View.

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Andrea Gemmet is the editor of The Almanac and a Midpeninsula native who got her first newspaper job while still in high school. After graduating from the University of California, Santa Cruz, she became...