Santa Clara County’s campaign finance records provide glimpse of Silicon Valley’s political landscape
Santa Clara County is one of just 17 counties in California that provide campaign finance records online in a form that is easy to analyze.
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In California, varied election filing practices reveal a system struggling to catch up
More than half of California’s counties don’t provide online access to campaign finance records, and they say they aren’t likely to change any time soon.
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District court to rule on Buena Vista Mobile Home Park compensation lawsuit
A ruling is expected May 26 for whether to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the owner of the Buena Vista Mobile Home Park against the City of Palo Alto regarding compensation fees he was ordered to pay families if they are evicted.
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Bountiful Churchyards cultivates community through urban farming
At University Lutheran Church in Palo Alto, the garden located at the back of the property makes this church unique in its mission and its everyday actions.
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East Palo Alto looks to wells for economic growth
Faced with a severe shortage, the city is beginning construction on two wells that it hopes will together provide about half of East Palo Alto’s projected water needs.
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Time to give back to India, Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi tells Bay Area Indian community
Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi calls on the Indian community to take the lead in eliminating child slavery from India and around the world
Is the birthplace of mountain biking destined to become the worst place for mountain biking?
In Marin County, mountain bikers clamor for trail openings and increased access, while hikers and other open-space users push back on environmental and safety grounds.
Other avenues to solar energy
How one solar company is empowering people across the world to grant nonprofits and community centers access to clean energy.
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In search of cheaper housing, Silicon Valley workers face long commutes
As the Peninsula struggles to house a rapidly growing population, many people — especially the middle-class public servants and low-wage workers who keep the region running smoothly — have been moving away to more affordable places.
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Peter King inks new deal, will continue as editor of The Monday Morning Quarterback
Peter King will return as editor-in-chief and lead columnist of The Monday Morning Quarterback, Sports Illustrated’s spinoff football web site, after signing a multi-year deal with Time, Inc.
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East Palo Alto native returns to teach at nonprofit that once inspired her
Waniya Bryant grew up going to Bayshore Christian Ministries in East Palo Alto — and now as a college student she is contributing back.
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Co-op house thrives in middle of America’s most expensive zip code — Atherton
Amid the multi-million-dollar Silicon Valley estates of Atherton, California, is a housing co-op that provides affordable living and a unique community.
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