For California farmers, relentless drought spells financial disaster
Farms don’t survive for generations in California without backup plans. That’s why, in the midst of an exceptional drought, some farmers have prepared for the worst.
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Climate change and severe drought raise questions about food security
The world has enough food today. But if climate change and population growth continue the way experts think they will, our food supply may not last beyond the next couple of decades.
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Mike Honda declares victory over Ro Khanna in heated 17th Congressional District race
Incumbent Rep. Mike Honda declared victory on Friday over Democratic challenger Ro Khanna, in the closely watched and heavily contested race for California’s 17th Congressional district.
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Drought leads to pressure on Palo Alto to halt dumping water for basements
California’s drought has led some Palo Alto residents to press for a ban on the dumping of millions of gallons of groundwater into storm drains, a result of some basement construction.
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Proposition 2 win means victory for California ‘rainy day fund’
California Proposition 2, otherwise known the “Rainy Day Fund,” landed a widespread “yes” in Tuesday’s election results.
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Proposition 46 overwhelmingly rejected by California voters
California voters rejected Proposition 46 – the initiative that would have raised the cap on pain and suffering damages in medical malpractice lawsuits from $250,000 to $1.1 million – by a more than two-to-one margin on Tuesday.
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Menlo Park voters defeat measure that would have limited construction
Voters in Menlo Park decidedly rejected a controversial initiative that would have cut in half the amount of future office space allowed in the city’s downtown and El Camino Real areas.
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Peninsula voters speak out about issues, candidates on Election Day
From first-time voters to long-time residents, voters around the San Francisco Peninsula told Peninsula Press their thoughts about candidates, hot issues and about voting in general.
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Menlo Park poll workers surprised at high voter turnout
Unlike other towns across California reporting low voter turnout, Menlo Park is seeing a steady stream of voters because of a controversial ballot measure that would dictate how the city develops if it passes.
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California state superintendent race becomes a battle over tech in schools
San Francisco’s School Board is watching anxiously as education reformer Marshall Tuck threatens to unseat State Superintendent Tom Torlakson for the state’s top education job.
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LIVE BLOG: Coverage of election results around the Peninsula
Live coverage of news and elections from around the San Francisco Peninsula by the Peninsula Press team.
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Profiles: Meet the 2014 Palo Alto School Board candidates
Palo Alto’s quest to fill two vacant seats has become a debate over priorities: Address Common Core standards, student stress or soaring enrollment?
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