Josh Becker, a Democratic State Senate candidate heavily favored against Republican Alex Glew in California’s 13th district, sat down with the Peninsula Press’ Eric Ting to discuss campaigning in the era of COVID-19, California ballot measures and climate change legislation.
State Senate Josh Becker Discusses Ballot Measures, Climate Change, More Read More »
Last month, the Pac-12 CEO group unanimously voted to reverse the August 11 decision to postpone a fall sports season to 2021 – just 45 days after the Pac-12 released a 12-page document it was not safe to do so.
The four candidates campaigning for two open seats in the North Bay’s Reed Union School District’s Board of Trustees are focused on reopening the schools safely and improving communication with the community.
East Bay Congressman and former Democratic Presidential candidate Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) said he is worried Donald Trump could “incite violence” and summon “militiamen” to the White House to protect him if he loses the Nov. 3 presidential election.
Swalwell Worried Trump Could “Incite Violence,” Summon “Militiamen” if He Loses Read More »
Schools are struggling to respond to heightened levels of student anxiety seven months into the pandemic.
As Schools Stay Remote, Pandemic Adds Barriers to Mental Health Support Read More »
Since September, Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have made personal donations of $400 million to date, to help election offices across the country secure more staffing, training, and equipment to administer the November 3 elections.
Zuckerberg Helps Key Swing States Like Michigan Pay for Election Infrastructure Read More »
California’s undocumented workers face food insecurity and evictions now that $75 million in California state funding appropriated in April to support them through the crisis has been depleted.
Undocumented Workers Face Worsening Economic Crisis Without Relief Read More »
As students across the nation grapple with the challenges of a virtual semester, the University of California is considering expanding its definition of basic needs beyond minimal food and shelter.
UC Considering Boosting Aid to Most Needy Students Amid Pandemic Read More »
In the race for California’s 13th State Senate district, two candidate are drawing their sharpest contrasts with one another on issues related to race and police reform.
District 13 Senate Candidates Clash on Affirmative Action, Racial Issues Read More »
Cynicism comes easily to those living in Jurassic Park, a homeless encampment in San Jose. As COVID-19 struck the city, a case manager for a local nonprofit knew that he couldn’t leave them behind.
In a pandemic, reaching San Jose’s homeless is a matter of trust Read More »
In East Palo Alto, a sports club helps to preserve community and culture.
The East Palo Alto Greyhounds preserve culture and community through sport Read More »
After Italy shut down all public facilities between late February and early March, the government announced that schools would continue to operate online. But by May, 1 in 5 students were still struggling to gain access to the system through aging internet infrastructure and narrow smartphone screens. Students say they’ve been forsaken by the government. But teachers across Italy continue to fight for their right to an education.
Italian teachers fight to reach students in time of pandemic Read More »
