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 models on their covers.
Mercury News sports writer Mark Purdy shares his journalism career journey with Peninsula Press.
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 to achieve equal opportunity for women.
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, examining each miniscule movement individually. Experience this in 360 video.
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 the majority of refugees. Six of those states voted Republican in the 2016 presidential election.
Starship Technologies created a delivery robot designed to transport food, groceries and parcels from businesses to customers. The company claims its delivery bot is the world’s first of its kind.
San Carlos City Council is considering taxing commercial development of retail stores, restaurants and offices to raise funds for affordable housing.
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 supporters and those who want to preserve it as-is.
