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.
Peninsula voters speak out about issues, candidates on Election Day Read More »
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.
Menlo Park poll workers surprised at high voter turnout Read More »
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.
California state superintendent race becomes a battle over tech in schools Read More »
Live coverage of news and elections from around the San Francisco Peninsula by the Peninsula Press team.
LIVE BLOG: Coverage of election results around the Peninsula Read More »
Palo Alto’s quest to fill two vacant seats has become a debate over priorities: Address Common Core standards, student stress or soaring enrollment?
Profiles: Meet the 2014 Palo Alto School Board candidates Read More »
With California’s 17th Congressional District race in a dead heat between candidates Ro Khanna and Mike Honda, Khanna has turned to a youth grassroots campaign to put him over the top.
Ro Khanna turns to youth to help get out the vote Read More »
How Palo Alto will manage the tension between development and quality of life is a key issue for a dozen candidates running for city council this Tuesday.
Profiles: Meet the 2014 Palo Alto City Council Candidates Read More »
Debate over whether to adjust the $250,000 pain and suffering cap in medical malpractice lawsuits for inflation is pitting insurance companies against trial lawyers, each with different views of Prop. 46’s implications.
Prior malpractice victims urge passage of Proposition 46 to aid future plaintiffs Read More »
In the midst of one of the worst droughts in memory, key details about Proposition 1 — the California Water Bond — still remain unclear as Election Day nears.
Ambiguity around Proposition 1 remains as Election Day approaches Read More »
The Mountain View City Council has approved an ordinance to increase the city minimum wage to $10.30 with annual adjustment to inflation, starting July 1, 2015.
Mountain View boosts its minimum wage to $10.30, with $15 goal by 2018 Read More »
Measure M is being portrayed as a vote on the future identity of Menlo Park — all happening in one of the hottest real estate markets in the country.
Election battle divides Menlo Park over how much to grow Read More »
Stressing the need for a living wage ordinance for its lowest paid employees, San Mateo County’s 5,000 in-home care workers are demanding higher wages and healthcare benefits.
Home health aids clash with San Mateo County officials over pay Read More »
