Five countries account for more than three-quarters of refugees in 2015
                                        The number of refugees coming from Iraq, Somalia and Bhutan has actually decreased or remained stable from 2014 to 2015.... Read more.                                    
                                                                
                            
                                                            San Francisco’s Proposition X preserves arts spaces
                                        In November, San Franciscans voted “Yes” on Proposition X, a measure that changes zoning laws and makes it harder for new housing and office construction to... Read more.                                    
                                                                
                            
                                                            San Jose park competition narrows to two finalists, renewing hope for a destination location
                                        St. James Park in downtown San Jose is moving closer to getting a facelift.... Read more.                                    
                                                                
                            
                                                            An Iranian artist’s revolutionary technique and journey
                                        An interview with 93-year-old artist Sadegh Barirani, who now lives in California.... Read more.                                    
                                                                
                            
                                                            ‘Rent’ production takes technology, science skills to the stage
                                        Stanford students are combining their technical and arts passions for a spring production of “Rent.”... Read more.                                    
                                                                
                            