Facing sea level rise, Pacifica shores up coastline
Pacifica’s battle against coastal erosion is part of a broader discussion about what to do amid rising sea levels.
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Santa Clara County investigates alleged mismanagement of social workers
In response to reports of mismanagement, harassment and understaffing at Santa Clara County’s Department of Family and Children’s Services, a committee is investigating the allegations.
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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 supporters and those who want to preserve it as-is.
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Voters to weigh in on having schools teach content in Spanish
California voters will choose whether to repeal an English-only policy in state classrooms. Proposition 58 allows schools to determine the language of instruction without parental or administrative consent.
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Fate of Milpitas residents’ garbage up in the air with Measure L
Milpitas residents might soon be able to breathe a little easier if voters pass a measure this Election Day that would send their trash to a landfill farther away from town.
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San Francisco homeless advocates fight tent ban, call for shelter
Critics and proponents weigh in on Prop Q, a San Francisco ballot measure to remove homeless tent encampments with 24-hour notice.
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Opponents of Measure K question claims that sales tax extension will help teacher housing
Committees for and against Measure K are battling over whether the 20-year sales tax extension will bring affordable housing to San Mateo County teachers.
Santa Clara County School Board to vote on charter school for struggling youth
Santa Clara County’s first charter middle school for students will open in fall 2017 if the county’s board of education approves a petition.
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College teams think big and build tiny in house competition
Ready to downsize? Nine college teams proved the possibilities of living in a space less than 400 square feet in a sustainable way at a recent tiny house competition.
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Palo Alto City Council candidates spar over city’s pace of growth
Eleven Palo Alto City Council candidates vying for four open seats are split over their vision for the city’s future: slow the pace of development or grow more?
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Khanna calls ex-campaign manager decision to keep access to former employer’s Dropbox with Honda donor info ‘error of judgment’
Ro Khanna, candidate for Silicon Valley’s 17th Congressional District discusses the economy, cost of living, campaign ethics, transportation and housing, foreign policy and the environment in an interview with the Peninsula Press on Oct. 28.
Mountain View residents push for historically elusive rent control
Advocates hope this latest initiative will be successful, but they face well-organized and well-funded opposition.
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