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San Mateo County will no longer use its resources to aid federal immigration enforcement

San Mateo County will no longer use county funds, law enforcement and other resources to assist federal officials in enforcing...

Original post made on Apr. 13, 2023
Last comment by Virginia, on Apr 13, 2023 at 1:09 pm | 1 comment | 3209 Views

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Gov. Gavin Newsom signs watered-down oil profit penalty into law

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs an oil profits penalty plan that is supposed to keep California gas prices under control. The oil...

Original post made on Mar. 31, 2023
Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Mar 31, 2023 at 6:54 pm | 3 comments | 2487 Views

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San Mateo County's minimum wage in unincorporated areas rises to $16.50 next month

Those who work for minimum wage in unincorporated San Mateo County will see their hourly rate rise beginning April 1. The...

Original post made on Mar. 24, 2023
Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Mar 25, 2023 at 8:48 am | 2 comments | 3013 Views

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Former community college PR head pleads no contest to sex with minors charges

Richard Rojo, San Mateo County Community College District's former head of public relations, pleaded no contest on March...

Original post made on Mar. 21, 2023
Last comment by Dusty Roads, on Mar 21, 2023 at 12:50 pm | 1 comment | 5060 Views

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Ravenswood school board approves agreement with developer to build teacher housing at Flood School

The Ravenswood City School District school board voted unanimously to enter into a contract with Alliant Strategic Development...

Original post made on Mar. 16, 2023
Last comment by Resident, on Mar 17, 2023 at 5:40 pm | 9 comments | 3467 Views

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Swastikas, image of Hitler found drawn on Stanford student's dormitory door

Multiple swastikas and an image of Adolf Hitler drawn on a whiteboard were recently found on the dormitory door of an undergraduate...

Original post made on Mar. 14, 2023
Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Mar 15, 2023 at 7:32 pm | 2 comments | 2277 Views

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The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank: A one-off calamity, or sign of more trouble for California?

Silicon Valley Bank's failure is a sign of weakness in the tech industry, and that could spell trouble for the state of California. Read...

Original post made on Mar. 13, 2023
Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Mar 14, 2023 at 11:47 am | 4 comments | 2788 Views

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New cost estimate for high-speed rail puts California bullet train $100 billion in the red

A new High-Speed Rail Authority report projects costs for the initial segment at $35 billion, which exceeds secured funding...

Original post made on Mar. 10, 2023
Last comment by Joseph E. Davis, on Mar 10, 2023 at 9:34 am | 1 comment | 8077 Views

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Palo Alto backs e-bike ban on Baylands trails

After a debate that put Palo Alto's green values on a collision course, the City Council voted Monday night to ban e-bicycles...

Original post made on Feb. 28, 2023
Last comment by Don, on Mar 6, 2023 at 6:21 pm | 2 comments | 3185 Views

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Bracing for new battles

Imagine the Bay Area without the San Francisco Bay. Imagine, too, the Santa Cruz Mountains crisscrossed by freeways bringing...

Original post made on Mar. 4, 2023
Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Mar 4, 2023 at 3:42 pm | 2 comments | 1215 Views

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East Palo Alto woman killed in motorcycle crash on San Antonio Road

A woman was killed in a motorcycle crash on Thursday night, March 2, after she reportedly struck a pole while riding east...

Original post made on Mar. 3, 2023
Last comment by Maya, on Mar 3, 2023 at 11:30 pm | 1 comment | 7508 Views

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An initiative to reduce single-use plastics is brewing in Peninsula cafes

Emily Chueh, co-founder of Okapi Reusables, is working with the San Mateo County Office of Sustainability to help restaurants...

Original post made on Feb. 26, 2023
Last comment by Westbrook, on Feb 26, 2023 at 6:38 pm | 2 comments | 3221 Views

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Peninsula's Molly Tuttle wins first Grammy

Palo Alto-raised Molly Tuttle, 30, and her band, Golden Highway, won the Best Bluegrass Album category at the 65th annual...

Original post made on Feb. 14, 2023
Last comment by Eric Gilbertson, on Feb 14, 2023 at 10:48 am | 1 comment | 2544 Views

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Community college district lawsuit alleges 'pay-to-play' in construction projects under former chancellor

A 120-page filing lays out some of the alleged financial misdeeds of San Mateo County Community College District leaders...

Original post made on Feb. 11, 2023
Last comment by Observer, on Feb 14, 2023 at 3:38 am | 4 comments | 14857 Views

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Guest Opinion: In response to tragedy, more must be done to curb gun violence

While California is ranked first in the nation when it comes to gun safety, that means absolutely nothing to the families...

Original post made on Feb. 7, 2023
Last comment by Frank Sterle Jr., on Feb 7, 2023 at 6:22 pm | 1 comment | 2889 Views

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Stanford Medicine finds racial disparities in child abuse reporting

Black children who are injured because of suspected child abuse are reported to Child Protective Services more frequently...

Original post made on Feb. 7, 2023
Last comment by Frank Sterle Jr., on Feb 7, 2023 at 6:10 pm | 1 comment | 2277 Views

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La Baguette settles federal lawsuit for $430K in fraudulent PPP claims

A Palo Alto bakery has settled a lawsuit with the federal government for making false claims to acquire $430,000 through...

Original post made on Feb. 5, 2023
Last comment by Observer, on Feb 5, 2023 at 3:24 pm | 1 comment | 5350 Views

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Stanford scrutinized over deputy who drew gun on Black man

Stanford police are under scrutiny after an officer drew a gun on a Black driver over the weekend, an incident that has gained...

Original post made on Feb. 1, 2023
Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Feb 1, 2023 at 2:39 pm | 2 comments | 2809 Views

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Coastal farmworkers eke out a living amid hardship

Shootings, wildfires, the pandemic and other challenges have tested the Coastside's isolated communities, but many of its...

Original post made on Jan. 26, 2023
Last comment by Tecsi, on Jan 26, 2023 at 12:24 pm | 1 comment | 2067 Views

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Colder temperatures and king tides in the Bay Area's five-day forecast

Dry weather in the Bay Area's forecast is a welcome relief from recent storms, but it will bring chilly temperatures for...

Original post made on Jan. 19, 2023
Last comment by Water Wary, on Jan 19, 2023 at 12:27 pm | 1 comment | 1823 Views
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