Case That Would Have Argued “Persons” Classification For Beagles Dismissed

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Founder of Direct Action Everywhere and the Simple Heart Initiative Wayne Hsiung faced over a decade in jail for his role in the rescue of three beagles from Ridglan Farms, a supplier of dogs to animal testing facilities, in 2017. But the case, where Hsiung planned to argue that animals are ‘persons’ for the purposes of rescue from the brink of death, was recently dismissed.

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Palo Alto’s Gamble Garden hosts Lunar New Year Celebrations

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On Feb. 10, the Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden hosted a Lunar New Year celebration as part of their Second Saturday series. The monthly events include different activities catered to families and children. Every February, they choose to spotlight the New Year festivities, sharing Chinese culture with the Palo Alto community. This year’s event was free

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As South Peninsula downtowns feel labor shortage, businesses ponder solutions

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MENLO PARK, Calif. — The Tuesday night dinner shift is marked by a lull in business, with the few customers who choose to dine spending less than they would on weekends. But for Menlo Park restaurants, finding the staff to operate their businesses on even the slowest days can be a challenge.  Of 16 downtown

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