As America grows more diverse, fashion magazine covers are slow to show progress
Over the past three decades, even as the United States population has become more diverse, top fashion magazines continue to feature more white models than minority... Read more.
Sports writer Mark Purdy reflects on five decades in the business
Mercury News sports writer Mark Purdy shares his journalism career journey with Peninsula Press.... Read more.
Redwood City’s Peninsula Roller Girls roller derby league empowers women, both on and off the rink
Roller derby is surging in a period of rebirth: its reputation as a feminist sport holds new prominence in an age of mixed emotions towards feminism and the struggle... Read more.
Power in every stroke – A rowing practice in 360
Rowing can be a seemingly calm sport on the outside. But on the inside, rowers pay meticulous attention to every stroke, their minds acting as the shutter of a camera,... Read more.
These are the top states to resettle refugees by political party, as told by Legos
In fiscal year 2016, the U.S. admitted 84,995 refugees – the highest number since the turn of the century. According to Pew Research analysis, only 10 states resettled... Read more.
Redwood City looks to the future with approval of nine-month delivery robot pilot program
Starship Technologies created a delivery robot designed to transport food, groceries and parcels from businesses to customers. The company claims its delivery bot... Read more.
San Carlos City Council passes new commercial development fee to fund affordable housing
San Carlos City Council is considering taxing commercial development of retail stores, restaurants and offices to raise funds for affordable housing.... Read more.
Possible North Crestview Park redevelopment divides San Carlos community
A proposal to transform the natural landscape of San Carlos’ North Crestview Park into a sports area and playground has split some of the park’s neighbors between... Read more.