In California, varied election filing practices reveal a system struggling to catch up
More than half of California’s counties don’t provide online access to campaign finance records, and they say they aren’t likely to change any time soon.... Read more.
Bountiful Churchyards cultivates community through urban farming
At University Lutheran Church in Palo Alto, the garden located at the back of the property makes this church unique in its mission and its everyday actions.... Read more.
Menlo Park emergency response times slow amid traffic gridlock
Response time for San Mateo County’s emergency personnel arriving to serious incidents has slowed in recent years, largely because of inescapable traffic.... Read more.
New SFO flight paths causing record airplane noise complaints
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... Read more.
Redwood City residents pushing to slow construction amid building boom
Increased traffic, soaring construction and rising real estate costs have prompted more than 500 Redwood City residents to sign a petition asking for a moratorium... Read more.