For East Palo Alto students, high school graduation rates have historically hovered around 50 percent. But a small program launched in June is making a difference — and the results are noticeable.
In East Palo Alto, students’ goals take wing Read More »
Facing rising operating costs, Caltrain is considering increasing fares and parking fees, a move that transit advocates warn risks worsening inequities in the Peninsula’s transportation system.
Proposed Caltrain fare hike highlights funding and equity shortfalls Read More »
San Francisco International Airport is receiving a record number of airplane noise complaints after a federal revamp of flight paths has rerouted hundreds of planes a day over once quiet neighborhoods.
New SFO flight paths causing record airplane noise complaints Read More »
It seems that consensus is disappearing from dialogue across our society. But if you look closely enough, consensus is alive and kicking in some unlikely places.
Consensus decision-making alive in some unlikely places Read More »
Football fans looking for lodging near Levi’s Stadium for Super Bowl 50 may be surprised to see their Airbnb bills include occupancy taxes.
Following the Nov. 13 terrorist attacks in Paris, Bay Area residents joined together on the steps of San Francisco City Hall over the weekend to honor the victims.
San Francisco rally honors victims of Paris terror attacks Read More »
Mourners have constructed an impromptu memorial outside of the French Consulate on Kearny Street in San Francisco, following the Nov. 13 terrorist attacks in Paris.
Enthusiasts of “Unmanned Aerial Vehicles” are experimenting with uses for the emerging technology, while regulators try to figure out how to bring order to the sky.
Don’t call them drones, ‘call them UAVs’ Read More »
On Veterans Day, about 450 veterans will be sleeping outdoors in Santa Clara County. Sixty-three percent of the county’s homeless veterans are unsheltered.
Santa Clara County takes steps to house unsheltered veterans Read More »
We explore Stanford’s VR lab and visit a San Francisco startup that wants to deliver the experience of virtual presence to your living room couch.
A behind-the-scenes look at the ‘wow’ factor in virtual reality Read More »
As California’s water crisis looms over the agricultural industry, conversations have focused on the threat to big growers while often overlooking the devastating potential impact to the laborers and small migrant communities.
Farmworking communities in the Central Valley battle ongoing California drought Read More »
San Mateo County election workers processed hundreds of mail-in ballots cast for Tuesday’s election at the county elections office.
San Mateo County processes mail-in ballots on Election Day Read More »
