Kenneth Binder Appointed as San Mateo County Sheriff After Divisive Selection Process

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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – After a year-long battle over leadership of San Mateo County’s top law-enforcement agency, the Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to appoint Kenneth Binder as the county’s next Sheriff on Nov. 12. Binder officially replaces former Sheriff Christina Corpus, who was ousted last month for misconduct and budget mismanagement. “You have endured […]

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Turning Point USA at Berkeley Enflames Local Protesters and Prompts DOJ Investigation

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BERKELEY, Calif. — On Nov. 10, conservative students at one of the country’s most liberal universities hosted the last Turning Point USA event on its “American Comeback Tour.” Federal authorities have launched an investigation into violent protests that erupted outside the event, examining whether the university provided adequate security. Turning Point USA, founded in 2012

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San Mateo Sheriff Forum Draws Dozens of San Franciscans in Support of Lazar 

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Three finalists vying to become the next San Mateo County Sheriff made their case to residents on Nov. 10 with former San Francisco Police Assistant Chief David Lazar stressing his experience leading a large agency, Interim Gilroy Police Chief Kenneth Binder emphasizing his history helping neighboring Santa Clara County navigate a similar, post-scandal transition, and Solano Community College Police Chief Brian Wynn Huynh Travis citing his hometown roots. 

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Groundwater Rise, A Looming Threat in East Palo Alto

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Peninsula Press · Ground Water Rise, A Looming Threat in East Palo Alto On Oct. 4, 2025 community leaders and organizations gathered to host the city’s second annual climate resilience fair. The event buzzed as attendees walked from booth to booth, discussing current climate and community health threats, solutions and successes. Just a half mile

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San Mateo Board of Supervisors Selects Three to Advance in Vote for County Sheriff

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The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors selected three finalists from a pool of six applicants on Nov. 6, in the first public step toward restoring leadership after the historic removal of former Sheriff Christina Corpus. Each candidate’s application was posted online and their interviews were held publicly to promote a transparent recruitment process.

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San Mateo County Nears Decision on New Sheriff After Historic Ouster

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San Mateo County is nearing the end of a year-long standoff over its top law-enforcement office. After Sheriff Christina Corpus was removed for misconduct last month as the first elected sheriff in California ever ousted under a voter-approved accountability measure, the county’s Board of Supervisors is preparing to appoint her successor. 

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Oakland refugee arts nonprofit battles to survive funding cuts

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OAKLAND, Calif. — At ARTogether’s Oakland gallery, the opening of their new exhibit, over/exposed, came amid uncertainty about the nonprofit’s future, as steep federal and city funding cuts slashed its budget in half. “Things are dire,” said Sarah Dawson McClean, ARTogether’s public affairs and communications manager. “We are trying to pivot in how we do

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In San Francisco, protesters stake out immigration court, hoping to prevent ICE arrests  

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SAN FRANCISCO — A few hours before office workers would flood the streets of San Francisco during the post-work rush, a smattering of kaffiyeh and goggle-clad protesters dotted a quiet block of Sansome Street on Oct.7.   Some clustered around its corners, sitting on the sidewalk as they unwrapped packaged burritos. Others milled around the central-most

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International Documentary Film Festival Bridges Local and Global

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PALO ALTO, Calif. – With the theme of “Messages for the Future,” the 28th annual United Nations Association Film Festival once again bridged global issues to the local community. The festival, which concluded Oct. 26, featured 60 documentary films from more than 50 countries. Screenings were held primarily at the Mitchell Park Community Center in

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